31 July
The Marriage of Figaro
Experience the magic of open-air opera on the Croquet Lawn at Doddington Hall, as Wild Arts present The Marriage of Figaro.
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!
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.
Bring a chair and a picnic, and prepare to be entertained and captivated.
Add some sparkle to your evening
Purchase a Premium Ticket to enjoy fizz 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!
Times & Tickets
- Adult Ticket £45
- Premium Ticket £70
Historic Houses member discounts available
- Running Time Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes
Includes a 20 minute interval
- Friday 31 July 2026 Gates open 6pm*
* Access from 5.30pm for Premium Ticket holders
The Times
“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.”
Opera Today
“Captivating and immersive… a rare pleasure. This staging felt as if place, music and action came together with magical force. 5 stars.”