Verdi's Sinister tragedy

Beware the scorned clown! Verdi's revenge masterpiece returns in this all-new staging this spring, adding a freshness to the story of the bitter court Jester who'll stop at nothing to protect the innocence of his daughter from the leering attentions of his employer. Explosive and bursting with rich melodies, Rigoletto is essential viewing for any operagoer, be it your first time or your fiftieth.

The ultimate tale of jealousy, vengeance and sacrifice, Rigoletto follows the misfortunes of its titular character. A clown in the court of the Duke of Mantua, he's extremely skilled at humiliating courtiers, much to the amusement of the Duke. Yet when his sharp tongue goes too far and the lustful Duke seduces his daughter Gilda, a spiral of devastation consumes them all.