A Rogue Opera Cabaret
Friendship... Betrayal... Intrigue... Love... Laughter... Mischief...!
With a new original script in English, Rogue Opera presents the best (and worst) characters in opera alongside the big tunes, the tear-jerkers, the crowd-pleasers and, of course, the drinking songs!
From the classics, to the greatest hits you didn’t know you knew, to our favourite hidden gems, you’ll be introduced to some of opera’s (in)famous heroes, villains, lovers, jokers and martyrs and losers.
Meet our artists
Beatrice Floyer-Acland
Bronwen Stephens-Harding
Maximilian Lawrie
Thomas Nießer
Guy Murgatroyd
"The Guy on the Piano"
And our stage crew – we couldn't do it without them!
STEPHANIE WEAVER
Tour Manager
PATRICIA OKENWA
Movement Director and Dramaturge
For full Opera Drama, most of the songs are sung in the original language – if you'd like to know more, scroll down and click on the links below for translations and information about the original operas
- First Half -
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Zitti, Zitti
2. Zitti, zitti
Softly, softly
Rosina, Count Almaviva and Figaro are in a flurry to escape detection as they plot to outwit Rosina’s guardian…
O Mio Babbino Caro
3. O Mio Babbino Caro
My dear father
Lauretta implores her father to help unite her with her true love.
Habanera
4. L’amour est un oiseau rebelle
Love is a rebellious bird
Carmen teases, warns and beguiles with her statement of what love is… a rebellious, untameable bird.
Recondita Armonia
5. Recondita Armonia
Hidden Harmony
The artist Cavaradossi sings of the strange mysteries of art and the beauty of his beloved, Tosca.
La ci darem
6. La ci darem la mano
There I’ll give you my hand
Don Giovanni charms Zerlina with his seductive promises of a shared future.
Protegga il Guisto Cielo
7. Protegga il guisto cielo
May just heaven protect…
This trio is a lyrical and impassioned appeal to heaven for protection and vengeance…
Fin ch’han dal vino
8. Fin ch’han dal vino
As long as there’s wine
The famous “Champagne Aria” celebrates Don Giovanni’s hedonistic approach to life.
Der Hölle Rache
10. Der Hölle Rache
The vengeance of Hell
The Queen of the Night demands that her daughter, Pamina, kills her rival Sarastro, or be disowned.
- Second Half -
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Über die blauen Wogen
1. Über die blauen Wogen
Over the blue waves
On a quest to prove true love, the heroes rescue their maidens and embark across the blue seas.
O soave fanciulla
2. O soave fanciulla
O sweet maiden
Rodolfo and Mimi’s romantic duet closing Act 1 as they declare their love for each other.
Si tu m’aimes, Carmen
3. Si tu m’aimes, Carmen
If you love me, Carmen
A brief but hauntingly beautiful love duet sung by Carmen and Escamillo outside the bullring in Seville.
Flower Duet
4. Sous le dôme épais
Under the wide canopy
This instantly recognisable duet, sung by Lakmé and her maidservant Mallika, evokes the beauty and serenity of nature.
Au fond du temple saint
5. Au fond du temple saint…
In the depths of the holy temple…
Envisioning their perfect women, two old friends weave a spellbinding ode to beauty and brotherhood.
Cruda Sorte
6. Cruda Sorte
Cruel Fate
Isabella curses the Fate which has shipwrecked her and put her in the hands of Mustafà, Lord of the Turks, but she knows exactly what to do to manipulate him and secure her freedom.
La donna è mobile
7. La donna è mobile
Women are fickle
The ultimate cad, the Duke of Mantua, sings of women’s lack of constancy…
Toreador’s Toast
8. Votre Toast
To your health!
Escamillo, revelling in his celebrity and the thrill of the bullfight, toasts the soldiers in the tavern as fellow fighters…
Vissi D’Arte
9. Vissi d’arte
I lived for my art
Tosca laments that God has abandoned her to a terrible fate, even though she has tried to lead a good life.
Vesti la giubba
10. Vesti la giubba
Put on your costume
Canio’s clown costume and makeup hide a broken heart and seething jealousy.
Lascia ch’io pianga
11. Lascia ch’io pianga
Let me lament
Almirena, abducted a by sorceress, laments her fate. Separated from her lover, Rinaldo, she prays for mercy and release from her torment.
Thank you for coming with us on this Rogue Opera journey through some of opera's best arias, duets and ensembles. If you haven't had a chance to see the fantastic operas these pieces are borrowed from, we hope your interest is piqued to explore further!
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