The Marriage of Figaro - W.A. Mozart

Operantics is thrilled to present our long-awaited production of The Marriage of Figaro at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace’s Walsh Theatre in Cremorne. What began as an opera study project to keep our talented artists busy during the March lockdown has developed into a wonderful show - and we can’t wait to share Mozart’s glorious music with you all once again. COVID-19 regulations prevent us from presenting the full 4-hour opera, so we have developed a fun and fast-paced abridged version of the opera that runs under 90 minutes. Retaining all of the wit, intrigue and mayhem in less than half the running time, it’s the perfect companion to lunch out with friends on a Sunday afternoon.

When Susanna reveals to her fiance, Figaro, that his master, the Count Almaviva, intends to seduce her, exercising a long defunct feudal right, they team up with the Countess Almaviva to expose his lechery. Meanwhile, Cherubino is in love with the Countess … and every other woman in the manor, and old Marcellina is determined to make Figaro hers. Cue the intrigue, disguises, jealousy, ridiculous obstacles and high stakes drama of Mozart’s most beloved opera.

When: Sunday, November 29th at 1:00pm

Where: The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

Tickets: $65

Please note that due to social distancing requirements, seating is strictly limited and people who would like to be seated together must book in the same transaction. Those who book single tickets will be seated with two empty seats either side of them in order to comply with state health advice. Early booking is strongly encouraged.

Acknowledgements

Operantics would like to thank the generous patrons and donors who made it possible for us to stage this performance this year. During a year in which the arts sector and those who work in it have suffered a great deal, our supporters have directly supported the recovery of our small part of the industry by supporting this production and enabling us to provide our artists with employment during this bizarre, rather operatic year. We are deeply grateful to them, and to you, for supporting your friendly neighbourhood opera company and for sharing with us in the joy of live music.

Thanks to:

Robert Mitchell, Irmgard Kroh, Elissa Miller, Roland Hicks, Peter Muller, Ken Day, Christine Morling, Warwick Fyfe, Maria Cristina Cabrera, Pulse Audio Technology, Quinton Montagu-Church, Ronnie & Arlene Estacio, Maryrose Estacio, Leona Geeves, Elisabeth Pidd, Julia Poole, Renata Moores, Sylvia Lestavel, John Miller-Crispe, Helen Meddings, Joan Taylor, David Young, Linda Entwistle, Victoria Harper, Alison Pert, Emma Harvey, Meagan Caldwell, Rosemary Lee, and The Australian Cultural Fund.