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Rigoletto is one of opera's most gripping and emotionally charged masterpieces. Set in a world of power, cruelty, and hidden tenderness, Verdi's score lays bare the cost of corruption and the devastating consequences of love twisted by fear and control.
At the heart of the drama is Rigoletto, a court jester whose sharp wit masks a desperate attempt to protect his daughter, Gilda, from the brutal world he serves. When mockery turns to vengeance and innocence collides with exploitation, events spiral toward a tragic and unforgettable conclusion.
Our production brings this dark, intimate story into sharp focus, placing human relationships at the centre of the drama. With soaring melodies, searing ensembles, and moments of heartbreaking vulnerability, Rigoletto remains as urgent and unsettling today as when it was first performed.
Prepare for an evening of passion, beauty, and tragedy — opera at its most powerful.
Rigoletto – Brendan Casey
The Duke of Mantua – Robert Felstead
Gilda – Catherine du Toit
Sparafucile – Roderick Hunt
Maddalena – Shelley Cox
Count Monterone – Niall Hoskin
Marullo – Timothy Allan
Matteo Borsa – Alex Pinkstone
Count Ceprano – James Outtrim
Giovanna – Emily Andrews
Countess Ceprano – Katarina Easterbrook
Page – Leah Page
Usher – Marco Mazzarella
Musical Director – Arne Kovac
Stage Director – Marco Mazzarella