Theatre Royal Glasgow
Violetta Valéry lives on borrowed time. In Paris’ hedonistic high society, she squeezes each day for its joys before her illness catches up with her. When the idealistic young Alfredo offers true love, happiness seems possible – but her past has exacted a price. Giuseppe Verdi’s devastating tragedy has inspired countless retellings, including cult favourite films Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge!.
With his characteristic eye for detail, Sir David McVicar (Il trittico, Falstaff, Pelléas et Mélisande) gets to the love and loss at the core of this doomed love affair in his passionate, gripping, and startlingly intimate Belle Époque production. Tanya McCallin’s sumptuous designs centre Violetta’s journey and enduring legacy despite her fleeting life. Verdi’s magnificent score sweeps the characters through every shifting mood – from the wildly dramatic to the most vulnerable moments.
Enhance your experience of La traviata with a pre-show talk on Thu 16 May 2024 where the Scottish Opera artistic team will share some behind-the-scenes insights into the production. Book your tickets here.
An access performance of La traviata is also available on Fri 17 May 2024. Book your tickets here.
Sat 18 May's performance is an Audio Described Performance, which is suitable for all and remains completely unchanged. Visually impaired audience members will receive audio description directly to a headset. To book this service please call our Access team on 0333 009 5399. Our free touch tour provides an opportunity for visually impaired patrons to go backstage and become more familiar with the set, scenery, props and costumes. To book, please call [email protected].
For more information about Audio Description, please visit Scottish Opera’s website here.
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Please note this production has two intervals
Conductor Stuart Stratford
Director Sir David McVicar
Revival Director Leo Castaldi
Designer Tanya McCallin
Lighting Designer Jennifer Tipton
Choreographer Andrew George
Violetta Valéry Hye-Youn Lee
Alfredo Germont Ji-Min Park
Giorgio Germont Philip Rhodes
Baron Douphol Nicholas Lester
Flora Lea Shaw
Gastone Monwabisi Lindi
Marchese D’Obigny Ross Cumming
Annina Heather Ireson
Doctor Grenvil Thomas D Hopkinson
Theatre Royal Glasgow
Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.
Theatre Royal Glasgow
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