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Rossini's The Barber of Seville

A whirlwind of love, wit and mischief

Part of the Merry Opera Company tour 2027 Series

Add to my Calendar 07-03-2027 18:00 07-03-2027 20:00 36 Rossini's The Barber of Seville Get ready for opera’s ultimate feel-good comedy! Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville hits the stage in a whirlwind of brilliant disguises, breathless scheming, and unmatched vocal fireworks. Count Almaviva falls head over heels in love when he sees the beautiful Rosina. But he is stymied by her curmudgeonly, controlling guardian, Dr. Bartolo, who wants her hand - and her fortune - for himself. Enter Figaro, the town’s wily, fast-talking barber, who orchestrates a series of plots to outsmart the old doctor………… With high-octane energy and enchanting romantic duets, Merry Opera has created a deliciously mischievous show, sung in English (translation by Amanda Holden) by a cast of young professional opera singers directed by John Ramster.   A perfect introduction for opera newcomers and a beloved staple for seasoned enthusiasts. Merry Opera returns to Broadstairs following their sparkling 2026 production of Cosi fan tutte.   Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Sarah Thorne Theatre
Fordoun Road
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2BN
England

Tickets

Prices: £19 (+ booking fee) / £21 on the door
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Programme

Gioachino Rossini – The Barber of Seville

Performers

Chad Vindin – Music Director / piano

Merry Opera Company

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Programme Note

Get ready for opera’s ultimate feel-good comedy! Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville hits the stage in a whirlwind of brilliant disguises, breathless scheming, and unmatched vocal fireworks.

Count Almaviva falls head over heels in love when he sees the beautiful Rosina. But he is stymied by her curmudgeonly, controlling guardian, Dr. Bartolo, who wants her hand - and her fortune - for himself. Enter Figaro, the town’s wily, fast-talking barber, who orchestrates a series of plots to outsmart the old doctor…………

With high-octane energy and enchanting romantic duets, Merry Opera has created a deliciously mischievous show, sung in English (translation by Amanda Holden) by a cast of young professional opera singers directed by John Ramster.   A perfect introduction for opera newcomers and a beloved staple for seasoned enthusiasts.

Merry Opera returns to Broadstairs following their sparkling 2026 production of Cosi fan tutte.

 

Rossini's The Barber of Seville

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