The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville
West Australian Opera is following the State Government’s directive to lockdown in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
West Australian Opera has cancelled The Barber of Seville, Saturday 24 April, His Majesty’s Theatre
Ticket holders will be contacted by ticketing providers to arrange refunds. Thank you for your understanding and please take care of yourself and your communities.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Please refer here to the WA Government COVID-19 updates
A sweet comedy filled with humour and hilarity, love and trickery, performed by an extraordinary cast of Australia's best singers.
This season is subject to COVID-19 restrictions. To book as part of an opera package (2 or more operas) click here
ABOUT THE SHOW
A matchmaking barber with more skills than just cutting hair and pulling teeth. A lovelorn Count, in disguise, pursuing love while a lecherous guardian pursues money. All focused on the lovely Rosina, a woman of unique intelligence, charm, and wit.
Be immersed in this sweet comedy, filled with humour and hilarity, love and trickery, performed by an extraordinary cast of Australia’s best singers. This opera sets the first of the plays by French author Beaumarchais, the sequel to which we see with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.
Rossini’s comic masterpiece is brought to vibrant life in Lindy Hume’s energy-filled, colourful production that will delight all the senses. New to Perth audiences, this production comes to you from Seattle Opera, New Zealand Opera and Opera Queensland.
SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE is a co-production between Seattle Opera, New Zealand Opera and Opera Queensland. This production first premiered on 9 July 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.
West Australian Opera dedicates THE BARBER OF SEVILLE to the late beautiful singer, artist and musician Taryn Fiebig (1972 - 2021).
Content Warning
The opera contains minor pyrotechnics, strobe, smoke and haze effects.
| CAST | Conductor Burhan Guner Rosina Brigitte Heuser WAO Chorus |
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PROGRAM WESFARMERS ARTS SYNOPSIS SHEET HOW CAN I VIEW THE PROGRAM ON THE NIGHT? You can view the program on the night via your smartphone. There will be QR codes available at His Majesty's Theatre. When you scan the QR code with your smartphone camera, the program will load. |
Crew & King Café | Restaurant | Bar is open at the iconic His Majesty’s Theatre and serving the best produce Western Australia has to offer.
Enjoy the special The Barber of Seville menu. Download here.
BOOKINGS
Book via The Fork or call (08) 9265 0937
Under current State Government COVID-19 restrictions, the venue is able to operate at 100% capacity.
We will endeavour to present this event however, we will be operating as per COVID-19 restrictions and conditions may change rapidly.
For more information please contact Box Office on (08) 6212 9292
His Majesty’s Theatre and West Australian Opera have COVID-19 Safety Policies in place to maintain your safety at the theatre. These efforts include:
- The completion of a COVID safety plan.
- Hand sanitiser stations readily available.
- Ongoing frequent deep cleaning regimes across all areas of the venue.
- COVID safety trained staff in all areas.
- Distanced markers for queuing.
- Use of the WA Government's SafeWA digital contact register system. For more information please click HERE.
A digital programme for The Barber of Seville will be available to view for free on the WAO website in advance, so if you’d like to read it before the performance, you’ll be able to do so.
We are taking every measure possible to ensure audience safety, so printed programmes will not be available at the performances.
Please do not attend a live performance if you are unwell. As an interim COVID-19 measure if you are unwell, please contact [email protected] prior to the performance to discuss your options with us.
Event and ticketing details
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Dates & Times
| DURATION | 2hr 40 min including one interval |
| 17 April, 2021 | Saturday - 7.30pm |
| 20 April, 2021 | Tuesday - 7.30pm |
| 22 April, 2021 | Thursday - 7.30pm |
| 24 April, 2021 | Saturday - 7.30pm |
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