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The Marriage of Figaro

31 July – 27 August 2025

In the Joan Sutherland Theatre

Opera Australia

Opera

A chaotic whirlwind of mistaken identities makes the wedding day of Figaro and Susanna a lesson in hilarity.

Staggering to behold.

Limelight

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Mozart’s classic comedy of mistaken identities

With a witty, fast-moving libretto and hum-along melodies, Mozart’s classic is a lesson in hilarity. It’s Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day, but Count Almaviva is determined to win Susanna for himself. In one crazy day of disguises, duplicity, desire and utter madness, the fiancés must foil the philandering noble’s seductive advances.

Musically, this is the ultimate ensemble opera. Dramatically, it’s the opera with everything: lovers and liaisons, tricks and disguises, lust and laughter.

Sir David McVicar’s naturalistic staging opens a “comic cauldron of sex and social politics” (Limelight), with extraordinary 17th-century costumes and sets.

International singers Gordon Bintner and Michael Sumuel make their Australian debuts alongside some fabulous Australian singers: Kiandra Howarth, Siobhan Stagg, Emily Edmonds and Jane Ede.

Presented by Opera Australia

Artist information

Conductor  Teresa Riverio Böhm
Director  David McVicar
Set & Costume Designer  Jenny Tiramani
Lighting Designer  David Finn
Revival Director  Andy Morton
 

Count  Gordon Bintner
Countess  Kiandra Howarth (31 July-Aug 16), Jane Ede (Aug 19-27)
Figaro  Michael Sumuel
Susanna  Siobhan Stagg
Cherubino  Emily Edmonds

Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus

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