The revival of one of the world's most loved, 'iconic' (The Guardian) productions will head to the London Coliseum for 8 performances later this month.
Rigoletto artwork.
Directed by the godfather of the genre, Jonathan Miller, Rigoletto will make a welcome return to London.
A tale of jealousy, betrayal and seduction pervade, Rigoletto is a favourite of audiences worldwide. First debuted at ENO in 1982, winning an Olivier Award for 'Outstanding Achievement in Opera', the 2024-25 season will make the 14th revival of Miller's production.
Celebrated conductor Richard Farnes will direct the award-winning ENO Orchestra.
The cast includes American baritone Weston Hurt as Rigoletto, Chinese tenor Yongzhao Yu as Duke of Mantua, British soprano Robyn Allegra Parton as Gilda, British bass William Thomas as Sparafucile, Mezzo-Soprano Amy Holyland as Maddalena, baritone David Kempster as Monterone, baritone Patrick Alexander Keefe plays Marullo, and British tenor Thomas Elwin sings as Borsa. British bass Edwin Kaye completes the cast in the role of Ceprano, whilst ENO Chorister and soprano Sarah-Jane Lewis will play the role of Giovanna.
Elaine Tyler-Hall returns as Revival Director, Patrick Robertson and Rosemary Vercoe are the Designers, Robert Bryan is the Original Lighting Designer, Ian Jackson-French is the Revival Lighting Designer, Tommy Shaw is the Choreographer, and the translation is by James Fenton.
Rigoletto will play at the London Coliseum for 8 performances on 30 Oct and 2,7,9,14,16,19,21 Nov.
