Rigoletto Tickets

Jonathan Miller's, adaptation of Verdi's Rigoletto returns to the London Coliseum. The highly-anticipated show features a love story, revenge, and a vendetta, set against the backdrop of 1950s Little Italy amidst the gangsters. The result is a fast-paced, thrilling opera. Book your tickets now for this limited run.

About Rigoletto

This 19th-century opera has been given a 1950s twist. The story follows a wisecracking mobster in New York named Rigoletto, who runs his mouth off and gets himself into trouble with a misplaced joke, sparking a deadly vendetta with the Duke, who seeks revenge by seducing his daughter. Now it’s up to Rigoletto to avenge her honor and his family.

Accompanied by some of Verdi’s best-loved music, including ‘La donna è mobile’ – ‘Women abandon us’ to create an operatic masterpiece.

Facts and Critical Acclaim

Jonathan Miller’s inspiration for setting in a mafia setting had come from his wife who had reminded him of a Some Like It Hot scene.
Among many of his achievements, Jonathan Miller, received a Knight Bachelor for his services to the music and the arts.
Verdi was an Italian composer known for his other work included La Traviata and Il trovatore he was awarded the Order of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour.

Rigoletto Cast

Rigoletto – Weston Hurt
Duke of Mantua – Yongzhao Yu
Gilda – Robyn Allegra Parton
Sparafucile – William Thomas
Maddalena – Amy Holyland
Monterone – David Kempster
Marullo – Patrick Alexander Keefe
Ceprano – Edwin Kaye

Rigoletto Creatives

Director – Jonathan Miller
Revival Director – Elaine Tyler-Hall
Conductor – Richard Farnes
Designer – Patrick Robertson and Rosemary Vercoe
Lighting Designer – Robert Bryan
Revival lighting designer – Ian Jackson-French
Choreographer – Tommy Shaw
Translator – James Fenton

Important information

Child policy: This production is recommended for ages 12+
Running time: 2hrs 45mins (inc. interval)
Performance dates: 30 October - 21 November 2024
Special notice: English surtitles projected above the stage. Surtitles cannot be seen from row H backwards in Dress Circle or last two rows of Upper Circle.

Rigoletto Customer Reviews

4 / 5 (16 customer reviews)

Rigoletto

4.0 / 5 (16 reviews)

Really looking forward to this revival and invited friends. The set was fabulous, but some of the singing was very disappointing. Rigoletto sounded tired in the first act and musically his duets and arias seemed rushed - as if he was trying to lead the MD. He also did not reach any of the expected top notes and was flat in places. The count also seemed to be tired in the first act - again none of the expected cadenzas but came to life in acts 2 & 3. The women were fabulous - Gilda sang with great character, plus she calmed the 'rushing' situation down when dueting with Rigoletto. On the whole I was slightly embarrassed at inviting my friends to this production - solely because of the The Duke & Rigoletto being so poor.

I'm trying to learn to watch opera, but I don't understand German and Italian language. Watching Rigoletto in English was great!

Rigoletto Tickets at the London Coliseum, London