The Marriage of Figaro | Scottish Opera

Mozart

The Marriage of Figaro

Revival of the 2010 production

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Theatre Royal Glasgow:
9, 13, 15, 20 & 23 May 2026, 7.15pm
17 May 2026, 3pm
22 May 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
29 May 2026, 7.15pm
31 May 2026, 3pm
2, 4 & 6 June 2026, 7.15pm
5 June 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen:
11 & 13 June 2026, 7.15pm

Eden Court, Inverness:
18 & 20 June 2026, 7.15pm

★★★★★ ‘a sure-fire hit’ - The Herald
★★★★ ‘delightful, gorgeous and dramatically insightful Mozart staging’ - The Times

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.

Mozart’s bubbling, energetic score - conducted by Dane Lam - shows his true theatrical genius for getting to the heart of each character. Edward Jowle is Figaro, with Ava Dodd as Susanna; these roles are taken at select performances by Emyr Wyn Jones and Kira Kaplan (20 May and 2 June 2026). The main cast is rounded out by Ian Rucker making his Company debut as Count Almaviva, Alexandra Lowe as the Countess, and Simone McIntosh and Chloe Harris (20 May and 2 June 2026) as Cherubino.

Revival of the 2010 production
Kindly supported by Dunard Fund

Part of Scottish Opera's 2025/26 Season

On stage

Ava Dodd (Susanna) in The Marriage of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

The cast of Scottish Opera in The Marriage of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

Alexandra Lowe (Countess Almaviva) and Simone McIntosh (Cherubino) in The Marriage of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

Ava Dodd (Susanna) and Luvo Maranti (Don Basilio & Don Curzio) in The Marriage of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

Edward Jowle (Figaro) in The Marriage of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

Edward Hawkins (Doctor Bartolo) and Edward Jowle (Figaro) in The Marriage of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

The cast of The Marriage of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

Ian Rucker (Count Almaviva) and Ava Dodd (Susanna) in The Marriage of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

The cast of The Marriage Of Figaro. Scottish Opera 2026. Credit Mihaela Bodlovic.

Listen

Below you can listen to an introduction to The Marriage of Figaro, including a synopsis, information on sets, costumes, music, and an interview with Associate Director Lucy Bradley. This was designed for those living with sight loss, but can be enjoyed by all.

Listen to recorded introductions to previous productions on Bandcamp>>