LIVE ON STAGE from The Merry Opera Company Rossini’s The Barber of Seville - A whirlwind of love, wit and mischief - opera’s ultimate feel-good comedy!Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville hits the Corn Exchange Theatre live on stage in a whirlwind of brilliant disguises, breathless scheming, and unmatched vocal fireworks.
Count Almaviva falls head over heels in love when he sees the beautiful Rosina. But he is stymied by her curmudgeonly, controlling guardian, Dr.Bartolo, who wants her hand - and her fortune - for himself. Enter Figaro, the town’s wily, fast-talking barber (his well-known aria largo al factotum features) who orchestrates a series of plots to outsmart the old doctor...
With high-octane energy and enchanting romantic duets, The Merry Opera Company has created a deliciously mischievous show, sung in English (translation by Amanda Holden) by a cast of young professional opera singers directed by John Ramster.
A perfect introduction for opera newcomers and a beloved staple for seasoned enthusiasts.
Review comments from previous The Merry Opera Company productions:
“A terrific cast of talented young singers” David Mellor - Mail on Sunday ( La Traviata )
“This show earns its four stars simply by working its heart out — and
moving our hearts” The Times ( La Traviata )
“This, I thought, was class” The Daily Telegraph ( La Traviata )
“Perfect. Now please, Merry Opera, do another of these” Libby Purves ( Kiss me Figaro )
