Opera

Cosi Fan Tutte

Duration

2 hrs

Can love survive a mischievous test? Two men go undercover to seduce each other's girlfriends in this witty Mozart opera filled with mistaken identities and hilarious schemes.

Opera lovers won't want to miss this production of Cosi Fan Tutte, the final jewel in award-winning director Sir David McVicar's acclaimed Mozart and Da Ponte trilogy. McVicar, renowned for his insightful and visually stunning stagings, brings his signature touch to this playful opera. The cast boasts a stellar lineup, featuring rising stars Nardus Williams and Alexandra Oomens alongside veterans like Sydney’s own Richard Anderson.

The Story

In Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte, loyalty takes a hilarious nosedive as love and betrayal collide. Two confidant friends are convinced their fiancees will remain faithful. They get swept into a gamble with their doubting friend, Don Alfonso. His plan? A twisted game of disguise and temptation: the men will disguise themselves and attempt to seduce each other's girlfriends. Will the women, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, resist the charms of these not-so-mysterious strangers? Or will their hearts wander, leaving the original couples shattered? To find out, watch Cosi Fan Tutte in Sydney. Tickets are available now.

Great For

Opera lovers | Fans of Mozart

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Show Details

Genre: Musical

Audience: Suitable for all ages

Opening Date: 01 August 2024

Closing Date: 17 August 2024

Theatre Name: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House

Theatre Capacity: 1,507

Joan Sutherland Theatre Seating Plan

Theatre Facilities: Restrooms, bars, wheelchair accessible, assisted listening system, guide dogs are allowed

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Leading Roles

Nardus Williams as Fiordiligi

Helen Sherman as Dorabella

Nathan Lay as Guglielmo

Filipe Manu as Ferrando

Alexandra Oomens as Despina

Richard Anderson as Don Alfonso

Direction

Sir David McVicar

Music

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Conductor

Zoe Zeniodi

Additional Tips

Keep in mind, that the theatre is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

The show will be performed in Italian with English subtitles.