What's On

Sunday 25 February 2024, 2.30pm

Saffron Opera Group

Saffron Opera Group

Presented by Saffron Opera Group

All Figaro and Susanna want to do is get married and enjoy their wedding night – is that too much to ask? Turns out it is. Their master Count Almaviva has eyes for Susanna. Marcellina has eyes for Figaro. The Countess wants their help to regain her husband’s love. And all the while, the enthusiastic page-boy Cherubino keeps getting in the way….

Saffron Opera Group brings Mozart’s sparkling comedy of romantic misunderstandings to life with a luxury cast of internationally renowned singers - including many who have become favourites with SOG audiences - and dazzling new stars. Come and be delighted by Mozart’s ravishing melodies, and tickled by one of the opera world’s most deliciously witty plots. Join Saffron Opera Group as it celebrate ten joyous years of acclaimed performances, including a complete Ring Cycle and operas by Mozart and Strauss: ‘incandescent’ (Opera Magazine), ‘highest international standards’ (Wagner News), ‘spellbinding’ (The Guardian).

Performance information

Running time

3 hours

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Ten for £10

This event is part of our Ten for £10 scheme. We will release ten £10 tickets for sale at 10am on the morning of this performance.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro 150 mins

Performers

  • Saffron Opera Group Orchestra & Chorus
  • Michael Thorne conductor
  • Susanna Lucy Hall
  • Figaro Frederick Long
  • Countess Rosina Almaviva Ella de Jongh
  • Count Almaviva Pauls Putnins
  • Cherubino Emily Hodkinson
  • Marcellina Yvonne Howard
  • Bartolo Henry Waddington
  • Don Basilio Harry Nicoll
  • Barbarina Emily Vine
  • Antonio William Stevens
  • Don Curzio Phil Clieve
  • First Bridesmaid Charlotte Forfar
  • Second Bridesmaid Rachael Liddell

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Information for your visit

Sunday 25 February 2024, 2.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

1.30pm - 2.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

1.30pm - 2.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

1.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

2pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

2.30pm

Interval

Interval (30 mins)

Show ends

5.30pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

5.30pm – 6.30pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know about visiting Saffron Hall including getting here, parking, the shuttle bus and more
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Accessibility

Find out about our accessible seating and how to book either online, via email or over the phone
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Parking

We have over 400 free parking spaces on site for our visitors

Make a donation

You may not know that Saffron Hall Trust is a registered charity. In order to sustain our work we really need your support.

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