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

Event Details:

• Dates: 31 July – 27 August 2025

• Duration: This performance will run for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, with an interval.

  Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.

• Ages: Not specified.
  Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.

• Location: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House

• Warnings: Not specified.

• Notes: Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

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