Sir Thomas Allen's Production

Sir Thomas Allen's brilliant 2010 production of The Marriage of Figaro - the feverishly fun follow-up to The Barber of Seville - returns to spill its madcap mischief courtesy of the Scottish Opera! With Dane Lam conducting the magnificent score, the work features some of opera's most famous arias and an unbeatable story. Discover why The Marriage of Figaro is considered the world's most beloved opera!

What Is The Story?

The Marriage of Figaro explores the contentious relationship between the lower and ruling classes; territory that would have surely raised a few eyebrows in its day. Set in Spain, serial love rat Count Almaviva has set his sights on his Countess' maid Susanna, much to the chagrin of his valet Figaro, who is Susanna's betrothed. The Countess, Susanna, Figaro, and their fellow servants conspire to punish the rapscallion Count with hysterical results.