Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini and Gaetano Donizetti
Sung in English with English side-titles
An Opera della Luna production
Opera della Luna makes a welcome return to Buxton with a brand-new production of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale. Praised by critics as ‘a little miracle’ for their razor-sharp wit and inventive storytelling, the company brings its signature brand of joyous, fast-paced theatrical magic to Buxton.
When rich old Don Pasquale tries to trick his nephew Ernesto out of an inheritance by marrying a demure young bride, he gets far more than he bargained for. Enter the cunning Doctor Malatesta and the spirited widow Norina, who disguised as the sweet ‘Sofronia’, agrees to a fake marriage only to instantly turn into a domestic tyrant. Packed with sharp wit and Rossini-style exuberance, this comedy turns a classic battle of wits into pure fun.
Renowned for their physical comedy and crisp comic timing, Opera della Luna breathes fresh energy into Donizetti’s bel canto masterpiece. From Norina’s high-spirited cavatina to the breathless comic patter of the famous duet between Pasquale and Malatesta, this exuberant new staging proves why Don Pasquale remains one of the most irresistible comedies in the operatic repertoire.
Directed by Jeff Clarke
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