Macbeth

Verdi perfectly captures the bleak tragedy of Shakespeare’s most potent work in his operatic adaptation of Macbeth – the classic tale of ambition, corruption and bloody revenge.

Macbeth’s obsession with gaining the throne consumes him entirely so that by the time of his wife’s marvelously mad demise in Act IV, it barely registers in his head. He is in love all right, but it does not make for a happy ending.

In this Opera North production direct from the UK, Italian soprano Antonia Cifrone will sing Lady Macbeth with New Zealand-born bass Jud Arthur as Banquo. This compelling production is brought to the stage by internationally acclaimed director Tim Albery, and conducted by Guido Ajmone-Marsan.

With the Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus and accompanied by the Vector Wellington Orchestra.

An Opera North Production
Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Check out the opera chorus in rehearsal.

For more information visit the NBR NZ Opera's website.

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Venue
St James Theatre

Performances
7.30pm Sat 9 October
6pm Tues 12 October
7.30pm Thurs 14 October
7.30pm Sat 16 October

Running time 2 hrs and 40 mins including interval

Tickets
$49.50 - $187.50*
*Service fees apply