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Access Don GiovanniSpecially created for those who enjoy a more relaxed opera experience
Eden Court, Inverness:
Friday 27 May, 3pm
Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
Friday 10 June, 3pm
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen:
Friday 17 June, 3pm
Theatre Royal Glasgow:
Friday 24 June, 3pm
Join us for a fully-staged version of Don Giovanni, specially created for those who enjoy a more relaxed opera experience.
Our new afternoon shows give you the flexibility and freedom to relax, move about as required, and have a stoatin’ time! With Dementia Friendly values at their core, these shorter performances are open to all, whether you’re recovering from an operation, have breathing difficulties, living with dementia, have a young baby, are on the autism spectrum – or even have a very loud laugh! – they are designed to make coming to a favourite opera as easy and stress-free as possible.
Running time:
Approximately 2 hours including interval.
Language:
Sung in Italian with English supertitles and narration.
Access:
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Tickets:
£10 – wheelchair spaces should be booked in advance.
Concessions:
Free tickets available for school groups.
What makes an Access performance?
- Performances are shorter than the full-length versions and include the best-loved music
- A narrator guides you through the story, with The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and cast
- Doors open 45 minutes before the start – so there’s lots of time to get settled in
- Wheelchair spaces and extra staff on hand
- Brighter lighting levels in the auditorium
- No need to keep quiet or sit still; you can come in and out of the auditorium during the show
- Lower capacity to allow everyone extra space
- Watch the live show on TV screens around the theatre if you need to
- Quiet areas available if you need to take a break
- Enjoy tea and cake in the café beforehand!
- Afternoon start times for easier travel
Our Access performances run alongside the full-length performances in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen.
Groups, including schools, are welcome – call your local box office to book.
About Don Giovanni
Mozart’s masterpiece is one of the world’s most performed operas for good reason. Sir Thomas Allen – whose 2019 revival of The Magic Flute was a sell-out success – returns to direct his stunning production.
In the backstreets of 17th century Venice, hunting ground of the amorous, Don Giovanni waits. A mercurial rogue who flits from irresistible charm to brute violence in a heartbeat, he is the ultimate anti-hero – and he is about to suffer the ultimate reckoning.
'Richly sumptuous and vividly told'
— The Scotsman
With music curated by Scottish Opera’s Head of Music Derek Clark he also conducts The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and a full cast of singers. These include former Scottish Opera Emerging Artists Arthur Bruce (The Gondoliers 2022) and Shengzhi Ren (Opera Highlights 2022), along with Tim Dickinson, Elena Xanthoudakis (Elisir d’amore 2009), Edwin Kaye, Katherine Crompton, Annie Reilly (A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2022), and Colin Murray.
Dark, atmospheric and bursting with life, this is full-blooded opera at its best, and Allen’s compelling production is the perfect partner to the drama in Mozart’s score.
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
This performance will last approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. There will be an interval of 30 minutes between Acts 1 and 2.
Conductor Derek Clark
Presenter Mark Burns
Don Giovanni is a revival of the 2013 production
Kindly supported by The Scottish Opera Syndicate
Cast & Creatives
Don Giovanni
Arthur Bruce
Leporello
Timothy Dickson
Donna Anna
Elena Xanthoudakis
Don Ottavio
Shengzhi Ren
Donna Elvira
Katherine Crompton
Il Commendatore
Edwin Kaye
Zerlina
Annie Reilly
Masetto
Colin Murray
Presenter
Mark Burns
Conductor
Derek Clark
Director
Sir Thomas Allen
Designer
Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer
Mark Jonathan
Choreographer
Kally Lloyd-Jones
Fight Director
James Fleming
Stunt Director
Gary Connery
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