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  • Venue London Coliseum, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 21 November 2024
  • Running time 2hrs 54 mins (including two intervals)
  • Age guidelines 15+

Discover Rigoletto, Verdi’s tragic story of jealousy, vengeance and sacrifice at the London Coliseum.

Jonathan Miller’s much-loved ‘Mafia’ production makes a welcome return to the ENO stage, relocating the action to New York’s Little Italy in the 1950s.

Featuring some of opera’s most immediately recognisable music, including ‘Women abandon us’ (‘La donna è mobile’), Verdi’s thrilling score will be conducted by Internationally renowned conductor and former Music Director of Opera North, Richard Farnes. Leading the cast is Weston Hurt in the title role, alongside Yongzhao Yu as ‘The Duke’ and Robyn Allegra Parton as Rigoletto’s infatuated daughter, Gilda.

ENO Harewood artists are represented by Amy Holyland, singing Maddalena, the assassin’s sister and Patrick Alexander Keefe as Marullo. William Thomas, who will sing Sparafucile, is a former ENO Harewood artist. This revival is directed by Elaine Tyler-Hall.

Rigoletto runs from 30 October 2024 to 21 November 2024 at the London Coliseum

Rigoletto is a joker. But sometimes his sharp tongue runs away with him. And his latest wisecrack has started a vendetta that’s far from funny. Now, with his daughter seduced by the dissolute Duke, Rigoletto is out for revenge. But he definitely won’t have the last laugh.

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Who is in the cast of Rigoletto?

The cast features Weston Hurt as Rigoletto, Yongzhao Yu as The Duke, Robyn Allegra Parton as Gilda, Amy Holyland as Maddalena, Patrick Alexander Keefe as Marullo, William Thomas as Sparafucile,.

Who are the creative team of Rigoletto?

Richard Farnes, Conductor; Jonathan Miller, Director; Elaine Tyler-Hall, Revival Director; Patrick Robertson and Rosemary Vercoe, Designers; Robert Bryan, Original Lighting Designer; Ian Jackson-French, Revival Lighting Designer; Tommy Shaw, Choreographer; James Fenton, Translator

Important Notes

English surtitles projected above the stage. Surtitles cannot be seen from row H backwards in Dress Circle or last two rows of Upper Circle.

Venue Information

London Coliseum , St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

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Critics' reviews of Rigoletto

"Jonathan Miller’s iconic New York mafiosi staging is as dramatic and complex as ever" - The Guardian

Frequently Asked Questions

Rigoletto is playing at the London Coliseum in London
The running time of Rigoletto is 2hrs 54 mins (including two intervals)
The age recommendations for Rigoletto are: 15+
Yes, Rigoletto has matinee performances on the following days:

Yes, Rigoletto is a great opera for beginners. Considered to be one of Verdi’s most popular works, this classic opera features a storyline that is interesting and powerful, and easy to follow. With memorable characters, well-known musical moments and unexpected plot twists – Rigoletto is especially accessible for those not familiar with opera.

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