Continuing the action from Rossini's The Barber of Seville, Figaro has been described as one the most perfect operas, containing some of Mozart's best-loved music.

David Soar, previously a member of WNO's Chorus and now a WNO Associate Artist, will make his title role debut as Figaro in this new production. Rebecca Evans returns to WNO in her role debut as the Countess and Rosemary Joshua makes her longawaited debut with WNO as Susanna.

Figaro is about to marry Susanna. Count Almaviva, his employer, also has designs on Susanna. The Countess (Rosina from The Barber of Seville) is suspected of an affair - but is actually faithful to her husband. Figaro is also being pursued by Marcellina - who with the aid of Dr Bartolo is trying to force Figaro to marry her! After much confusion, disguise, mistaken identity and secret liaison, everyone retires happy.

Co-production with Gran Teatre del Liceu.

Performed at Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff on: Saturday 7, Wednesday 11, Friday 13, Wednesday 25 & Saturday 28 February.

Theatre Royal, Plymouth: Tuesday 3 March & Friday 6 March at 7pm. Booking now open.

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton: Tuesday 10 March & Friday 13 March at 7pm.

Venue Cymru, Llandudno: Tuesday 17 March & Friday 20 March at 7pm.

Birmingham Hippodrome: Tuesday 24 and Friday 27 March at 7pm.

Milton Keynes Theatre: Tuesday 31 March & Friday 3 April at 7pm. Booking is now open.

Swansea Grand: Thursday 9 April & Saturday 11 April at 7pm. Booking now open.

Bristol Hippodrome: Tuesday 14 April & Friday 17 April at 7pm. Booking now open.

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