'Opera in the Abbey' presents Verdi's Rigoletto



'Opera in the Abbey' presents Verdi's Rigoletto

Experience the powerful and unforgettable melodies of Verdi’s Rigoletto performed by North Wales Opera in the historic Shrewsbury Abbey

Highlights
🎭 One of the most famous operas with iconic arias like Gilda’s Caro Nome and La donna è mobile.
🎤 International soprano Anne Williams-King leads the performance.
🎶 A captivating production exploring themes of karma and human nature.
🏰 Performed in the atmospheric Shrewsbury Abbey.
🌐 Sung in the original language without surtitles or subtitles.

General Info
📅 Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Abbey
👤 Age Requirement: Children aged 5 and up are welcome with their own ticket
👥 Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) who sits next to them

Description
North Wales Opera returns to their Liverpool ‘home’ to present Verdi’s Rigoletto, a classic opera filled with instantly recognisable melodies and emotional depth. Under the leadership of Anne Williams-King and Musical Director Andrew Charity, this production delivers a compelling experience that explores themes of rueful karma and schadenfreude. Sung in the original language, this performance offers a raw and authentic operatic experience in the stunning setting of Shrewsbury Abbey. For a great introduction to this work by Opera Australia, check out this video.

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