The Barber of Seville Tickets
About The Barber of Seville
Almaviva is wealthy, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro!
Enter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp as his razors. He sets to work to unite the young lovers in an evening of disguises and duplicity.
This rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy took a young Rossini just 13 days to write. Playful energy sparkles through as many famous tunes as you can pack into two-and-a-half hours.
A cast of great voices and high spirits play among a marvellous set of cartoonish proportions — a world inspired by 1920s silent films, featuring a life-size doll’s house as its centrepiece.
Celebrated Australian baritone Samuel Dale Johnson returns home to make his Opera Australia debut as the titular barber. Audience favourites John Longmuir and Shanul Sharma share the role of Count Almaviva. Italian mezzo soprano Serena Malfi and Helen Sherman both play Rosina.
Run time
2hr 45min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Start date
31st October, 2025
End date
5th November, 2025
Categories
Venue
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Accessibility
Step-free and wheelchair access to the Stalls foyer and auditorium is available – please see a Front of House staff member at the front of the theatre for lift access. Please note: there is no lift access to the Dress Circle.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Flinders Street station is approximately 350m from the Regent Theatre. All Metro lines leave from this station.
BY TRAM: The closest tram stops are Swanston Street – Stop 11 which is on Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72, and Collins Street – Stop 6 which is on routes 11, 12, 48 & 109. Both stops are level access stops.
BY TAXI: The nearest taxi rank is available at the Westin hotel, next door to the theatre.
BY CAR: The best spot for drop off and pick up is along Collins Street. There is metered and timed parking available. Please note directly out the front of the Regent Theatre is a No Parking zone, that can be utilised for drop off and pick-up.
More information about The Barber of Seville
Conductor: Tahu Matheson
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Set Designer: Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer: Dona Granata
Lighting Designer: Howard Harrison
Revival Director: Heather Fairbairn
CAST
Figaro: Samuel Dale Johnson (31 Oct, 3 & 5 Nov) & Samuel Dundas (1 & 4 Nov)
Rosina: Helen Sherman (31 Oct, 3 & 5 Nov) & Emily Edmonds (1 & 4 Nov)
Count Almaviva: Shanul Sharma (31 Oct, 3 & 5 Nov) & John Longmuir (1 & 4 Nov)
Dr Bartolo: Andrew Moran
Don Basilio: David Parkin
Berta: Jane Ede
Performed with: Orchestra Victoria & Opera Australia Chorus
*Subject to change
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Barber of Seville?
The Barber of Seville runs for 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Barber of Seville at?
The Barber of Seville is at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Melbourne, which is located at 191 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
How much are tickets for The Barber of Seville?
The Barber of Seville tickets start at $84.
How do you get tickets for The Barber of Seville?
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