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The Duke can have any woman he wants, and lives a life of frivolity and corruption. Rigoletto, the Duke’s jester, ridicules the fathers and husbands of the women the Duke flirts with, who then set about seeking their vengeance against him. But Rigoletto has his own daughter’s honour to protect, and events unfold with unintended consequences.

Verdi wrote that Rigoletto was his best opera, and with its dramatic storyline and score – featuring the instantly recognisable La donna è mobile – it’s easy to see why it continues to be such an enduring favourite. This timely revival of WNO’s acclaimed production is set in the White House during the Kennedy era, and sees Mark S Doss (Tosca, Spring 2018) return to the Company in the title role.

Sung in Italian, with English surtitles

Price

Prices and discounts subject to change, postage from £1.50.

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including 2 intervals.

Boxes for this production are currently not on sale. Please check back or contact us on 0844 338 5000 for more information (calls cost 4.5p per min plus access charge).

Performances

Performances

Discounts & Concessions

CONCESSIONS

We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome. For further queries on the information below please contact Ticket Sales on 0844 338 5000 †.

WNO 18/19 SEASON MULTI-BUY PACKAGE

All performances price bands A-D
Book 5+ operas and save 20%
Book 4 operas and save 15%
Book 3 operas and save 10%

GROUPS

SAVE up to £5 per ticket!
Price Bands A-D
Groups 8+ save £3 per ticket
Groups 16+ save £4 per ticket
Groups 24+ save £5 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket

Call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0844 338 7000† or email groupsales@birminghamhippodrome.com for more information and to book now! CLICK HERE for further information on Group Bookings

SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS

Parties of 10 or more pay £16 per ticket, price bands C–E, plus 1 teacher goes FREE with every 10 tickets

For School bookings, please send your request from an official school email address to groupsales@birminghamhippodrome.com. Please include performance date and time, total number of tickets for both students and staff, your contact telephone number, the full billing address and any access requirements.Upon receipt of the above information, we shall reserve seats for you (subject to availability) and send you a copy of your order confirmation by email.

CLICK HERE for further information on School Bookings

UNDER 16s

£5 tickets when accompanied by a full paying adult
Offer not available online, please call 0844 338 5000† to book

FIRST NIGHT 16-24 YEAR OLDS’ MEMBERSHIP

£10 tickets, price bands B-D, subject to availability
Must book in advance, pick up on the day with proof of ID. Not available online.
Become a First Night Member

CONCESSIONS FOR OVER 65s

£3 off price band A, £4 off B-D, subject to availability

STUDENT, PASSPORT TO LEISURE AND POSTCODE STANDBY

24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for the lowest price, maximum 2 per booker, subject to availability

CLICK HERE for further information on our Standby Rate and our On the Day Postcode Scheme for Birmingham residents living in B6, B9, B10, B11 and B21

CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2-for-1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.
CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable.

Food & Drink

The Coffee Bar

Our Coffee Bar is open before the show and during the interval for hot and cold drinks, snacks or a quick and tasty bite to eat.

The Bars

You’ll receive a warm welcome at our Foyer Bars, conveniently positioned for both Stalls and Circle levels.

Seasonal menus

Browse through a programme and enjoy attentive service and superb, seasonal food a few steps from your seats in our AA Rosette awarded restaurant.

The Proscenium Lounge

Add some VIP sparkle to your Hippodrome experience with a Diamond or Champagne package in our luxurious lounge.

Extras

Rigoletto FREE pre-show talk – Wed 6 Nov, 6.15pm

Welsh National Opera talks give you everything you need to know to enjoy the performance. Tickets must be booked in advance. Please call Ticket Sales† 0844 338 5000 or visit in person to book.

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