Bribery, deception and disguise! Figaro, town barber and jack-of-all-trades, needs all his wiles to outwit old Dr Bartolo and make sure true love wins the day in Rossini’s masterpiece.
Carrickfergus-born mezzo-soprano Sarah Richmond sang Rosina in an international cast featuring Thomas Chenhall as the industrious barber and rising star Jack Roberts as the lovestruck Count. Following his success in our A Night at the Opera tour, Belfast baritone Malachy Frame re-joined UTO in the role of Basilio, and Spanish soprano Lorena Paz Nieto took on the fiery role of Berta. The fully-staged production was sung in English in Amanda Holden’s beloved translation. With vocal fireworks, scheming lovers and one very busy barber, Rossini’s comic opera is bursting with fun, mischief and the world’s best tunes.
“The whole evening was wonderful. The voices were superb. It was obvious that the company enjoyed what they were doing.”
“I enjoyed everything about tonight, if there were more events like this I would go.”
“All performers were so professional and animated in their performances. I loved everything.”
– Audience reactions to UTO presents A Night at the Opera
Cast
Rosina: Sarah Richmond
Figaro: Thomas Chenhall
Dr. Bartolo: Wyn Pencarreg
Count Almaviva: Jack Roberts
Basilio: Malachy Frame
Berta: Lorena Paz Nieto
Fiorello: Henry Grant Kerswell
Tenor Chorus: Peter Harris
Baritone Chorus: Armand Rabot
Creative Team
Musical Director: Gary Matthewman
Director: Dafydd Hall Williams
Set Designer: Ross McDade
Costume Designer: Arlene Riley
Lighting Designer: Paul Hinchcliffe