Theatre

Ellen Kent’s Rigoletto

Date: Thursday, Jan 18 2018
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Hippodrome
Artists
Ellen Kent

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

A stunning traditional production recapturing the decadence of Renaissance Italy with lavish sets and opulent costumes.

Celebrating the return of the critically acclaimed soprano Alyona Kistenyova as Gilda and starring Vladimir Dragos and Iurie Gisca as Rigoletto.

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Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto is a dramatic tale of the jester’s daughter whose heart is stolen by a charming but unreliable ruler – and how her father’s attempts to prevent the love affair lead to tragedy.

The opera was almost banned because it exposed the licentious behaviour of the powers-that-be at court.

Featuring the celebrated tenor arias La Donna è Mobile and Questa o Quella justly turned into classics by Caruso, Rigoletto is based on a play by Victor Hugo.

Featuring a magnificent golden eagle with a seven-foot wingspan and two royal greyhounds.

Please note some scenes contain nudity.

7.30pm, £19.90-£46.90. For more info, visit www.atgtickets.com/shows/rigoletto/bristol-hippodrome

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By steve wright, Monday, Dec 18 2017

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