Presented by English Touring Opera
When Canio, leader of a theatre troupe, sees his life reflected in rehearsals for an upcoming opera, he becomes convinced that his wife is having an affair. Can Canio temper his spiralling emotions, or will his jealousy get the better of him?
Art imitates life in English Touring Opera’s new production of Pagliacci. Ripped from the headlines about a real-life crime case from composer Ruggero Leoncavallo’s own childhood, Pagliacci packs passion, melodrama and revenge into an intense 90 minutes of drama. Eleanor Burke (founder of the pioneering sustainable opera company, Green Opera) makes her directorial debut with ETO alongside ETO Music Director Gerry Cornelius.
Sung in English with English surtitles.
Age guidance: 15+
Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes (inc. interval)
Reviews
“An intense ninety minutes of drama – you do not want to miss this one” ★★★★★ Northern Arts Review
“Vocally and dramatically, the performances are outstanding” ★★★★★ The Stage
“Emotional intensity generated by Ronald Samm, playing Canio as a washed-up former star, and Paula Sides as a Nedda desperately trying to keep the show and her marriage from going off the rails.” ★★★★ The Times
Pre-show talk
Ahead of the performance of Pagliacci, ticket holders can book to attend a free pre-show from English Touring Opera from 6.30pm in the Circle foyer.
Tickets for the pre-show talk can be added as part of the online booking process.
If you have already booked a ticket and wish to attend, please contact our Box Office on 03000 266 600.
Double ticket offer
Audiences can save 15% when booking a ticket (excluding Band C) for both Pagliacci and The Gondoliers.
English Touring Opera Pagliacci transcript.pdf
Tickets
from £27
