Open air Opera in the city

Opera lovers and first-timers alike can enjoy a spectacular show as Rigoletto will be shown on Plymouth City Centre’s Big Screen this evening (Wednesday 17 September).

Celebrating 25 years of the BP and Royal Opera House partnership free opera live screenings are touring the country and Plymouth is one of the chosen cities.

Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council, Pete Smith, said: “We are really pleased to have been chosen as a city by the Royal Opera House for one of their summer screenings.

“The show is going to be very impressive and will offer something a little different for our visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity for people to experience what it’s like to attend an opera.”

Visitors to the City Centre can watch the performance in true alfresco style on the Piazza from 7.30pm and watch the tale unfold.

Rigoletto is an embittered court jester who’ll poke fun at anyone his handsome and lecherous young master abuses; until he finds that he and his treasured, trusting daughter have become the Duke’s latest victims.

This David McVicar production is a thrilling tale of seduction, trickery and bloody revenge packed with dramatic music composed by Verdi. This production contains some nudity and scenes of a sexual nature.

As well as the action on stage there will also be exclusive backstage films, competitions and the best performances live absolutely free!

Refreshments will be available to purchase and visitors are welcome to bring their own picnics. The Piazza is a licenced area, only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed.

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