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Diva Opera – The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s supremely human comedy, is often described as the perfect opera.

Based on Beaumarchais’ play La Folle Journée (the crazy day) it is set in Count Almaviva’s palace and gardens in Seville. Figaro, valet to Count Almaviva, is about to marry Susanna, the Countess’s maid. The Almaviva’s marriage has soured due to his philandering and when Susanna confesses that the Count is now wooing her, Figaro is furious. He enlists the help of Susanna and the Countess to thwart the Count’s plan and teach him a lesson.  Meanwhile, Bartolo, the Countess’s former guardian is seeking to settle an old score with Figaro and attempts to force him to marry the middle aged housekeeper Marcellina. Elsewhere in the Palace, Cherubino, an amorous teenager, is besotted with the Countess while Barbarina, the gardener’s daughter is infatuated with Cherubino. Much happens on a single crazy day until the various plots reach a climax in the garden that night, when the entire palace household stumbles across each other in the dark.

This is a charity event in aid of Norfolk Churches Trust.

This event is optional Black Tie, but the dress code is smart.

Gates open from 5.30pm for picnics. Please bring your picnics, tables and chairs with you.

Doors open at 6pm, when you will be met and advised where your party is seated.

The performance commences at 7pm, with an interval of one hour for continued picnics on the west terrace. Expected finish time of 10pm.

In the event of inclement weather, alternative arrangements for picnics will be made.

Event details

25th July

£110

Gates open at 5.30pm for picnics. Doors open at 6pm, and the performance will commence at 7pm.

The Marble Hall

Complimentary parking outside Holkham Hall

Bring your own picnic to enjoy on the west terrace during the interval

Assistance dogs only

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