Access opera performance
Don PasqualeSpecially created for those who would benefit from a more relaxed opera experience
Theatre Royal Glasgow:
25 October 2024, 3pm (Matinee)
Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
15 November 2024, 3pm (Matinee)
Our accessible afternoon performances make coming to a favourite opera as easy and stress-free as possible – keeping the drama on stage where it belongs!
With Dementia Friendly values at their core, these shortened performances of Don Pasquale are open to all. Performed by a full cast and orchestra, they also feature a presenter to introduce the story, characters and music from the opera. There are wheelchair spaces and extra staff on hand to help. There is also a smaller capacity to allow everyone space, and brighter lighting levels in the auditorium, giving you the flexibility and freedom to move about as required.
About Don Pasquale
Don Pasquale runs a crumbling boarding house in Rome with a chain-smoking chambermaid, an ancient porter, and a greasy cook for company. Determined to keep his fortune to himself, Pasquale decides to marry, spiting his nephew Ernesto. But, when he finds a bride, he discovers that married life is not as simple as he expected...
Kindly supported by Scottish Opera's Education Angels
Part of Scottish Opera's 2024/25 Season
Show Details
Running time:
Approximately 2 hours including interval
Language:
Sung in Italian with English supertitles and narration
Access:
Find out about access in all venues >>
Audio description available >>
Extra accessibility measures for Access performances >>
Tickets:
£12.50 – wheelchair spaces should be booked in advance
Concessions:
Free carers
Groups welcome
Free tickets available for school groups (limited availability - please email tickets@scottishopera.org.uk)
Cast & Creatives
Don Pasquale
Edward Jowle*
*2024/25 Emerging Artist
Norina
Kira Kaplan*
*2024/25 Emerging Artist
Ernesto
Julian Henao Gonzalez
Doctor Malatesta
Ross Cumming*
*2024/25 Emerging Artist
A Notary
Phil Gault
Cook
Steven Faughey
Maid
Frances Morrison-Allen
Porter
Jonathan Sedgwick
Conductor
Susannah Wapshott
Stage Direction, Dramaturgy, Sets & Costumes
BARBE & DOUCET
Designer
André Barbe
Lighting Designer
Guy Simard
What to expect from our Access performances
- Audio description available at all Access Opera performances
- Shortened running times, including a 30 minute interval
- Afternoon start times for easier travel
- A presenter to introduce the story and characters, with The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and cast
- Additional front of house staff on hand to welcome you
- Doors open 45 minutes before the start – so there’s lots of time to get settled in
- Wheelchair spaces and extra staff on hand to help if you want to transfer
- 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
- Quiet areas available to take a break
- Enjoy tea and cake in the café beforehand!
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Audio Description
Mention opera and most people think of singing and music – but this is only part of the overall experience. What about scenery, costumes, lighting, direction and choreography?
For those who are living with sight loss, our audio description service provides a live commentary, describing the action on stage without compromising the music. As part of the experience, a recorded introduction to the opera is provided in advance and there is a live audio introduction before the start of the performance.
Please book in advance for audio-described performances by calling the venue box offices:
Theatre Royal Glasgow:
25 October 2024, 3pm (Matinee)
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Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
15 November 2024, 3pm (Matinee)
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Listen to an example of a recorded introduction>>
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