Melodramma buffa in two acts Gioacchino Rossini (1792 – 1868) to a libretto by Sterbini after Beaumarchais English version by David Parry First performance Teatro Argentino, Rome, 20 February, 1816 First performance in England, King's Theatre, Haymarket, 1818 Performances at Nevill Holt July 13, 15, 16, 2006 before touring around England supported by the Arts Council
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Richard Balcombe Conductor
Ptolemy Christie Director
George Souglides Emma Ryott ASSOCIATE DesignerS
Jon Clark Lighting Designer
rosina ward of Doctor Bartolo count almaviva figaro barber & jack–of–all–trades doctor bartolo don basilio music teacher berta housekeeper fiorello Almaviva's servant
Serena Kay Nicholas Sharratt James McOran–Campbell Freddie Tong Lucasz Jakobczyk Susan Jiwey Andrew Conley
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