The double production of Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci at The Royal Opera House faithfully recreates life in a Southern Italian village to stage a performance telling tales of passion and jealousy. This Olivier award-winning production presents two classics of opera together, resulting in a night full of drama and timeless music.

When: 5-20 July

Where: Royal Opera House

Age: 8+

Runtime: Approx 3 hours 10 minutes, with one interval

Ticket price: From £14

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Damiano Michieletto’s Olivier Award-winning double production Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci draws these opera classics together. Emotions erupt as a travelling theatre visits, leading to shocking events brought about by secret love and uncontrollable jealousy.

Antonio Pappano conducts a stunning cast, featuring Jonas Kaufmann, SeokJong Baek, and Fabio Sartori. With intense drama and passionate, instantly recognisable melodies, this production distils into one wonderful evening the enduring appeal of Italian opera.

There is lift access as well as step-free routes to over 100 seats in the Stalls Circle, Balcony and Amphitheatre. There are 10 steps or fewer to some seats in the Stalls Circle, Balcony, Amphitheatre and also the Donald Gordon Grand Tier. Also note that all seats in the Orchestra stalls are accessed by 9 steps or more. There is an Assisted Hearing Facility, and The Royal Opera House produce Audio Introductions for most Main Stage Events

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