Rigoletto tickets
London Coliseum
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Rigoletto
Rigoletto
Verdi
Full of melodies that are now the musical backdrop of modern life, Verdi’s Rigoletto is one of the world’s best-loved operas. Jonathan Miller’s production is the godfather of the genre. Set in Little Italy in 1950’s New York, it is a terrific night out: a fast-paced gangster saga of jealously, love and revenge.
The story
The title character is a wise-cracking mobster who uses words as weapons. But he shoots his mouth off once too often and a misplaced joke sparks a deadly vendetta. Now the joke’s on Rigoletto as the depraved Duke seduces his daughter, Gilda. Rigoletto vows to avenge her honour and his family name.
The score
Verdi’s score features some of the most familiar and recognisable music in all opera. ‘La donna è mobile’ – ‘Women abandon us’ – has been taken up by everyone from film producers to Venetian gondoliers, entering the popular imagination. So, as well as the excitement of the gangster staging, expect to be left humming those memorable melodies for the next week or two.
- Address
London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London, WC2N 4ES
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds.
- Duration
Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes, including one interval.
London Coliseum
London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London, WC2N 4ES
