The Barber of Seville at Sydney Opera House Tickets
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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.
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Start date
18th January, 2025
End date
28th February, 2025
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
More information about The Barber of Seville
Conductor: Daniel Smith (18 Jan–22 Feb) & Tahu Matheson (24–28 Feb)
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Set Designer: Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer: Dona Granata
Lighting Designer: Howard Harrison
Revival Director: Heather Fairbairn
CAST
Figaro: Samuel Dale Johnson
Rosina: Serena Malfi (18 Jan–13 Feb) & Helen Sherman (15–28 Feb)
Count Almaviva: John Longmuir (18 Jan–13 Feb) & Shanul Sharma (15–28 Feb)
Dr Bartolo: Andrew Moran
Don Basilio: David Parkin
Berta: Jane Ede
Fiorello/Ambrogio/Notary: Simon Meadows
Performed with: Opera Australia Orchestra & 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 Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
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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