Rigoletto
Verdi’s masterpiece is brilliantly brought to life in Elijah Moshinsky’s superb Fellini-esque production.
The Duke of Mantua, a lecherous philanderer, seduces wives and daughters while his hunchbacked jester Rigoletto mocks their husbands and fathers. But the tables turn on the jester when a furious father, whose daughter has been dishonoured by the Duke, curses him. The curse is realised when the Duke seduces Rigoletto’s beautiful daughter Gilda, the only true joy in his miserable life. Vowing revenge, Rigoletto hires Sparafucile, an assassin, to kill the Duke. In the darkness of a stormy night, the jester, his daughter, her seducer and the assassin have each played their part – now their tragic tale of sex, violence, betrayal and revenge will reach its gut-wrenching conclusion.
Renowned Australian baritone Michael Lewis is the acid-tongued jester Rigoletto, a role he has played to great acclaim here and overseas. Celebrated Australian soprano Emma Matthews will make her company and role debut as his innocent daughter Gilda.
Creative Team: Conductor - Giovanni Reggioli, Original Director - Elijah Moshinsky, Revival Director - Cathy Dadd, Designer - Michael Yeargan, Lighting Designer - Robert Bryan.
Cast: Rigoletto - Michael Lewis AM, Gilda - Emma Matthews, Duke of Mantua - Steven Harrison, Sparafucile - David Parkin, Maddalena - Roxane Hislop, Giovanna - Anne Fulton, Count Monterone - Andrew Collis, Borsa - Virgilio Marino, Marullo - Jason Barry-Smith, Count Ceprano - Peter Axford.
With The Queensland Orchestra and the Opera Queensland Men’s Chorus.
Sung in Italian with projected English translations.
Dates
Sat 17 October 2009 - Sat 31 October 2009
Times
7.30pm (17, 22, 24 & 27 Oct); 6.30pm (29 Oct); 1.30pm (31 Oct)
Venue
QPAC Lyric TheatreCnr Melbourne Street & Grey Street, South Brisbane
Cost
Single tickets from $43
Further information
Opera QueenslandEmail: info [at] operaqueensland [dot] com [dot] au
Phone: 07 3735 3030
Web: www.operaqueensland.com.au
Bookings
Location
Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)QPAC is at South Bank, bordered by Melbourne and Grey Streets, South Brisbane.
Seating guide
Take a look at the Lyric Theatre seating plan to see how close you are to the stage.Parking
Parking is available on site at the QPAC carpark. Entry via Melbourne St (turn right just before you get onto Victoria Bridge).
Opening hours: Monday 7am-10pm, Tuesday to Friday 7am-midnight, Saturday 8.30am - midnight, Sunday 8.30am-10pm.
There is a pre-paid parking service which offers guaranteed, safe and convenient parking for your visit to the theatre. Car park tickets are issued with your show tickets when booked through Qtix. If booking online, the option to select parking will be displayed when you purchase with your credit card or call Qtix on 13 62 46.
More parking is available at:
- Museum and Art Gallery (entry off Grey Street - just before the dinosaur! Or Stanley Street tunnel)
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (entry via Merivale Street or Grey Street)
- South Bank Parklands (Entry via Grey Street)
Accessibility
If you need help due to mobility difficulties or other specific needs, please mention your requirements when booking.Public transport
For further public transport information, please call TransInfo on 131 230 or visit the TransLink website.Bus from city: Departs from Blue stop in Adelaide Street; Orange Stop in Ann Street; Kangaroo A and B stops underneath the Myer Centre; William Street opposite the Treasury Building.
Train: South Brisbane Station is located opposite QPAC in Grey Street.
CityCat: A CityCat terminal is located adjacent to QPAC at South Bank.
Taxi: An undercover taxi set-down and pick-up area is provided at the Stage Door of QPAC.
