An arranged marriage. A sitcom-style luggage mix up. Swapped identities. Falling in love in disguise. L'occasione fa il ladro has it all – it’s crammed full of classic comedy opera tropes but manages to still be funny. Like genuinely laugh-out-loud funny.
Performance dates
Thursday 12 August, 6pm
Friday 13 August, 9pm
Saturday 14 August, 2pm
Sunday 15 August, 5pm
tickets
Tickets are available from £28 via the Opera Holland Park box office.
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Performed in Italian with English surtitles
Music by Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by Luigi Prividali
Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Peter Robinson
Directed by Victoria Newlyn
Set & Costume Design by Madeleine Boyd
Lighting design by Jake Wiltshire