World premiere: Teatro Carcano, Milan, 1831.

This operatic gem from one of the great masters of melody is a benchmark of extraordinary vocalism. The title role of the sleepwalking girl was composed for the greatest diva of the day, Giuditta Pasta (for whom Bellini also wrote the tragic role of Norma). The part requires a rare combination of innocence, charm, and breathtaking vocal virtuosity. Deeper than a comedy, but in no way a tragedy, La Sonnambula reaches its conclusion through genuine, poignant character development, rather than by intrigue or farce.

Cast

Amina - Nadine Sierra

Lisa - Sydney Mancasola

Elvino - Xabier Anduaga

Rodolfo - Alexander Vinogradov

Conductor

Riccardo Frizza

Composer

Vincenzo Bellini

Librettist

Felice Romani

Sung in Italian with English subtitles

ESTIMATED RUN TIME

3 HRS 15 MINS, WITH ONE INTERMISSION

Pre Theatre Express Menu

Choose Meal + Ticket when booking your seat to preorder your meal for before the showing. Your table will be booked for 1 hour before the showing start time.

Starters

Chicken liver parfait

with bacon jam, crispy apple, toasted focaccia

Asparagus, egg, watercress, Suffolk blue cheese salad (Vegetarian)

Mains

Suffolk chicken supreme

with asparagus, Suffolk bacon, potato terrine, wild mushroom, Maderia sauce

Baron Bigod (Vegetarian)

with asparagus, tomato + wild mushroom filo egg tart, buttered new jersey royals

Dessert

Affogato (Vegetarian)

+£25pp*

This is a sample menu, slight alternations may occur with changes of seasonal produce.

We require a preorder at least 3 days prior and confirmation at booking stage of any dietary requirements.

V – vegetarian

*Adds £25 to the price of a standard adult ticket.

Interval Charcuterie Box

Choose Interval Box + Ticket when booking your seat to preorder your Charcuterie box for the interval.

+£15 per person*

Not suitable for vegetarians

*Adds £15 to the price of a standard adult ticket.