The Marriage of Figaro at Sydney Opera House Tickets
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About The Marriage of Figaro
Musically, this is the ultimate ensemble opera, with brilliant trios, quartets and even a fantastic sextet laced through the score. Dramatically, it’s the opera with everything: lovers and liaisons, tricks and disguises, lust and laughter.
The Countess loves Count Almaviva, but he’s got designs on her servant Susanna. It’s Susanna’s wedding day, and Figaro has no plans of giving up his bride. In one crazy day of disguises, duplicity, desire and utter madness, the fiancés must foil the philandering noble’s seductive advances.
International singers Gordon Bintner and Michael Sumuel make their Australian debuts alongside some fabulous Australian singers: Kiandra Howarth, Siobhan Stagg, Emily Edmonds and Jane Ede.
Sir David McVicar’s naturalistic staging opens a “comic cauldron of sex and social politics” (Limelight), where the comedy has a dark, sharp edge.
True to 17th-century design and detail, historical fashion specialist Jenny Tiramani clothes the aristocracy in ravishing silks and the servants in cornflower blue. David Finn’s radiant lighting streams through vaulted windows illuminating enormous rooms in sunlight and moonbeams as day turns to night.
Run time
3hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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Start date
31st July, 2025
End date
27th August, 2025
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
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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 Marriage of Figaro
Conductor: Teresa Riveiro Böhm
Director: David McVicar
Set & Costume Designer: Jenny Tiramani
Lighting Designer: David Finn
Revival Director: Andy Morton
CAST
Count: Gordon Bintner
Countess: Kiandra Howarth (31 Jul–16 Aug) & Jane Ede (19–27 Aug)
Figaro: Michael Sumuel
Susanna: Siobhan Stagg
Cherubino: Emily Edmonds
Dr Bartolo: Richard Anderson
Marcellina: Dominica Matthews
Don Curzio: Kanen Breen
Antonio: Andrew Moran
Performed with: Opera Australia Orchestra & Opera Australia Chorus
*Subject to change
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro runs for 3hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Marriage of Figaro at?
The Marriage of Figaro is at Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro tickets start at $84.
How do you get tickets for The Marriage of Figaro?
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