Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro at Glyndebourne
A fresh cast brings new energy to Mozart's classic comedy, with three season debuts and a prize-winning Uzbekistani bass in the title role. The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles.
The Marriage of Figaro, a comedy by Mozart, tells the story of a lusty aristocrat who tries to seduce his valet's fiancée, only to be taught a lesson in fidelity by his servants and wife.
What can audiences expect from the performance? The opera will feature a fresh face in the central quartet, with prize-winning Uzbekistani bass Jasurbek Khaydarov making his UK opera and Glyndebourne debut in the title role, alongside John Christie Award-winner Henna Mun as Susanna, Madeline Boreham as the Countess, and Russian baritone Anton Beliaev as the Count.
Who is behind the production? The cast includes mezzo Madeleine Shaw as Marcellina, Henry Waddington as Bartolo, Mark Milhofer as Don Basilio, and former Jerwood Artist Rachel Roper as Cherubino, ensuring a talented and experienced ensemble.
When and where can people see the production? The Marriage of Figaro will be performed at Glyndebourne in Glynde from Tuesday, 3 November 2026, to Sunday, 8 November 2026, and tickets are with the button beside the article.
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