The Former Bishop’s Palace, Salisbury Cathedral School

Winterbourne Opera's twelfth production moves to the Close in Salisbury and the gracious Georgian room in the former Bishop's Palace.  Audiences are welcome to picnic in the beautiful lake-side grounds with the Cathedral as backdrop.

 

The Marriage of Figaro, with its colourful mix of frivolity, passion, romance and farce, continues to be a favourite with a wide following, not least because of Mozart's glorious music including the well-known and beautiful aria 'Porgi amor'.

 

Our soloists and musicians are all talented young professionals starting out on their opera careers, and we are pleased to welcome back Vanessa Bowers in the role of Susanna, and Jessica Broad as The Countess. They will be supported by Winterbourne's own chorus and a sparkling piano duet.

 

Ben Occhipinti returns after his recent directing triumphs at Petersham Opera, Richmond, and at Salisbury Playhouse, to join David Davies (musical director). We are thrilled to welcome Tom Paris as designer fresh from the award-winning West-end production of 'Matilda' and we look forward to an exciting new interpretation of this well-loved opera.

6.30pm on Wednesday 25th July,

Thursday 26th July,

Saturday 28th July

& 2pm on Sunday 29th July

Gates open at 5pm, and 12 noon on Sunday

Bring a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful grounds.

Short interval. Licensed bar. Parking on site.

Please note that the auditorium is on the first floor of a listed building which has no lift. We regret that access may be a problem for the disabled.

Please ring 01980 611200 for more information.

The Marriage of Figaro

'Friends' priority booking from 7th April - 1st May, 2012 -

Tickets £20 (or more information)

from Isa Gauld  01980 610303

 

Box-office opens on 1st May 2012. Tickets £20

from: Salisbury Playhouse 01722 320333 and online: www.salisburyplayhouse.com

 or Winterbourne Post Office

Seating capacity much lower this year because of new venue, please buy early.