take a break
Mozart’s comic opera of intrigue, secret lovers and clever disguises is a whirlwind of joyous music and sparkling theatrical mischief for the perfect summer treat.
Directed by international opera star Danielle de Niese, with a phenomenal cast and 10-player orchestra, get ready for an evening full of sparkling tunes, tangled romances, and razor-sharp wit. It’s the wedding of the year but with mistaken identities, cheeky servants, and a Count with a wandering eye, the ‘happily ever after’ might take a little work!
“Wild Arts has its cake and eats it – the company packs its bags and heads from idyllic spot to spot. This innovative company succeeds because its productions are direct, simple, heartfelt. All harder goals to achieve than they sound.” – The Times
On the morning of their wedding, Figaro and Susanna discover that their employer, the amorous Count Almaviva, has his sights set on the bride-to-be. What follows is one madcap day of disguises, misunderstandings, and ingenious plotting as servants outsmart masters and love triumphs against the odds.
Bursting with glorious melodies — from the fizzing overture to the heart-stopping beauty of ‘Dove sono’ and the jubilant finale — The Marriage of Figaro is Mozart at his most brilliant. It’s an irresistible blend of comedy and chaos, set to music that’s simply impossible not to love.
Fast, funny, and fabulously full of heart, this is proof that love (helped along by a touch of trickery) always wins in the end.
“Captivating and immersive… a rare pleasure. This staging felt as if place, music and action came together with magical force.” ★★★★★ Opera Today on our production of Eugene Onegin
Bring a chair and a picnic, and prepare to be entertained and captivated.
Running time: Approx 2 hours 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Add some sparkle to your evening with a premium ticket, enjoy English sparkling wine and canapés on the West Terrace of the Elizabethan Hall before the performance then take your place in the best area on the Croquet Lawn for an unforgettable view of the show.
Select Historic Houses ticket upon booking. Discount applies to the named member only. Please present your membership card on arrival, must be valid for the event date.
CAST
Jack Sandison –Figaro
Ellie Neate – Susanna
Timothy Nelson – Count Almaviva
Elinor Rolfe Johnson – Countess Almaviva
Abbie Ward – Cherubino
Olivia Ray – Marcellina
Timothy Dawkins – Bartolo / Antonio
William Searle – Basilio / Don Curzio
Eleanor O’Driscoll – Barbarina / cover Cherubino
ABOUT WILD ARTS
Founded in 2022, Wild Arts aim to make music fresh, enjoyable, and available to everyone, while spearheading positive environmental change.
The charity has three ingredients at its core: bringing world-class performers and performances to intimate settings across the UK; working with schools and young artists to foster future talent; and last but not least, doing all of this in a sustainable, one-planet living way.
Our long-term goal is to create a truly green opera house and performance space, set in a bio-diverse landscape, and constructed entirely from sustainable materials.
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If you enjoy open-air performances, you may also be interested in Othello, The Great Gatsby and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
