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Access opera performance

The Marriage of Figaro 

Specially created for those who would benefit from a more relaxed experience

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Theatre Royal Glasgow:
22 May 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
5 June 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

If a full-length opera doesn’t feel like the right fit, Access performances make coming to a favourite title as easy and stress-free as possible.

With Dementia Friendly values at their core, these shortened performances of The Marriage of Figaro are open to all. Performed by cast and full 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 The Marriage of Figaro

Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece. Reflecting the insight and experience of a seasoned performer, Allen’s Figaro is full of humour, subtlety, and wit. Simon Higlett’s sumptuous designs provide the backdrop for a comedy of social revolution and subversion that is as relevant today as ever, and this time sung in English.

All wedding days are complicated, but nothing compared to Figaro’s. After discovering that his boss, the Count, plots to seduce his wife, Figaro and Susanna must use their wit to outsmart their employer, whilst making it down the aisle. 

 

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Show Details

Running time:
Approximately 2 hours including a 30-minute interval

Language: 
Sung in English with English supertitles
Translation by Amanda Holden

Access:
Find out about access in all venues >>
Audio description available >>
Extra accessibility measures for Access performances >> 

Ticket price:
£12.50 – wheelchair spaces should be booked in advance

Concessions:
Free for carers
Groups welcome
Free tickets available for school groups (limited availability - please email tickets@scottishopera.org.uk)

What to expect

  • Audio description available at all Access performances, in addition to supertitles above the stage 
  • Shortened running times, including a 30-minute interval
  • Afternoon start times for easier travel
  • A presenter to introduce the story and characters, performing alongside The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and cast
  • Additional front of house staff on hand to welcome you
  • Doors open 45 minutes before the start – there is 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!

Audio-described Performances & Touch Tours

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 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 available 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:
17 May 2026, 3pm

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Eden Court, Inverness:
20 June 2026, 7.15pm

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Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
31 May 2026, 3pm 

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His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen:
13 June 2026, 7.15pm 

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Explore other audio-described performances and services>>

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