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Swansea City Opera - The Barber of Seville Aberystwyth Arts Centre - 22 February |
DIRECTOR BRENDAN WHEATLEYSET DESIGN GARY MCCANN MUSICAL DIRECTOR JOHN BESWICK COSTUME DESIGN GABRIELLA INGRAM Sung in English and accompanied by the Swansea City Opera orchestra. Swansea City Opera visit Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Thursday 22 February following their highly acclaimed 2017 tour of Lakmé. Swansea City Opera present a revival of their hugely successful 2011 production of The Barber of Seville, Rossini’s most famous opera - razor-sharp and full of twists and turns. A young Spanish nobleman, Count Almaviva, is in love with the beautiful and rich Rosina, ward of the lecherous Doctor Bartolo, who plans his own marriage to her. Along comes the meddling Figaro, the town barber, and suddenly we have all the ingredients for confusion and mayhem. From Figaro’s famous entrance aria ‘Largo al factotum’ to the frenzy of the Act One finale, The Barber of Seville makes for a rollicking evening’s entertainment. Don’t miss this ultimate feel-good opera that is always cheerful and fun. Swansea City opera is known across the UK for its high, quality and engaging performances of comic opera and this sparkling performance will be no exception. Sung in English the production is set in period Seville, with outrageous 18th century costumes that complement the fizz and flare of Rossini’s musical genius, it is perfect both for the established opera goer, and those seeking to engage with opera for the first time. Tickets are available from the Arts Centre Box Office on 01970 62 32 32 or online at www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk Cast: Figaro Hakan Vramsmo Rosina Jessica Robinson & Annabella Ellis Count Almaviva William Wallace & Aidan Coburn Don Bartolo Brendan Wheatley Don Basilio Paul Hudson Fiorello and officer Mark Saberton Berta Imogen Garner Tenor chorus Richard Hansen Tenor chorus David Fortey www.swanseacityopera.com @SwanseaOpera #BarberofSeville facebook.com/SwanseaCityOpera Barber of Seville Tour Dates 15/02/2018 Torch Theatre, Milford Haven 20/02/2018 New Theatre, Cardiff 22/02/2018 Aberystwyth Arts Centre 24/02/2018 Palace Theatre, Paignton 01/03/2018 Octagon Theatre, Yeovil 03/03/2018 Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds 10/03/2018 Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury 17/03/2018 Borough Theatre, Abergavenny 18/03/2018 Wilde Theatre, Bracknell 20/03/2018 Theatre Royal, Winchester 23/03/2018 Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea 25/03/2018 Palace Theatre, Mansfield 29/03/2018 Town Hall, Maesteg 07/04/2018 Stiwt Theatr, Rhosllannerchrugog 13/04/2018 Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, Isle of Man 20/04/2018 Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli 21/04/2018 Uchedre Centre, Holyhead 26/04/2018 Theatre By The Lake, Keswick 28/04/2018 The Spa, Bridlington 04/05/2018 Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate 12/05/2018 Middlesbrough Theatre, Middlesbrough |
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