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Falstaff: Relaxed Performance

Giuseppe Verdi

Wednesday 25 October 2023

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Enjoy a performance of Falstaff in a relaxed environment.

Our relaxed performances ensure a theatre that is inclusive and welcoming for all. The performances are designed for people who may make spontaneous noises, need to leave and return to their seat or access the toilets during the performance, and who may find a traditional theatre setting with complete silence and darkness hard to cope with. 

What to expect

  • Bright lighting and loud noises will be reduced.
  • The lights in the theatre will remain on low.
  • A relaxed attitude to people leaving and returning whenever they need to.
  • An information pack will be sent in advance with an easy-to-read synopsis and guide to the theatre.
  • Quiet spaces will be available if people need a break.
  • There will be clear signs and friendly staff on hand to help.
  • You can ask to have empty seats around your booking.
  • This performance is also sign interpreted.

You can contact our friendly box office team with any questions, to book by phone or to request extra space next to seats on 0113 223 3600 or boxoffice@operanorth.co.uk

More accessible performances

Price
£15. For every 10 tickets booked get 1 free.

Start time
2pm

Running time
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including one 20 minute interval

Language
Sung in English with English titles
British Sign Language Interpreted

Group bookings
Contact Box Office

Access

British Sign Language Introduction

Audio Introduction

This audio introduction gives detailed information about the story, the sets and costumes, the cast list, and the dates and venues of the performances.

It is to aid customers who are blind or partially sighted. Please note, the story and the details of the sets and costumes contain spoilers, so avoid them if you would prefer not to know what happens!

A large print transcript of the audio introduction is available to download.

Chapters

About Falstaff

With mountainous debts piling up, Sir John Falstaff resolves to relieve himself of financial embarrassment by seducing two wealthy wives of Windsor.

But these powerful women are wise to the ways of men and so, after plots and counterplots, disguises, deception and confusion – not to mention a dunking in the Thames – Falstaff gets his comeuppance.

After a career in which he had composed some of opera’s greatest tragedies, Verdi turned to Shakespeare’s great comic rogue as inspiration for his final masterpiece. Director Olivia Fuchs serves up a rich feast of an opera, fully worthy of the abundant personality of its hero.

Part of our Green Season

Supported by the Falstaff Circle

Cast & creative

A man with a beard wearing a shirt.
Henry Waddington

FALSTAFF

Helen Évora

MEG PAGE

A woman with shoulder length dark hair.
Kate Royal

Alice Ford

A woman with dark hair and freckles.
Isabelle Peters

NANNETTA

A man wearing a shirt with long dark hair.
Egor Zhuravskii

FENTON

A bald man with a goatee.
Richard Burkhard

FORD

A woman wearing earrings with light hair.
Tichina Vaughn

MISTRESS QUICKLY

Paul Nilon
Paul Nilon

DR CAIUS

A man wearing a shirt with short hair.
Colin Judson

BARDOLPH

Dean Robinson

PISTOL

Image of conductor Garry Walker
Garry Walker

CONDUCTOR (EXC. 18 NOV)

Martin Pickard

CONDUCTOR (18 NOV)

A woman with blonde hair.
Olivia Fuchs

DIRECTOR

Leslie Travers

SET DESIGNER

Gabrielle Dalton

COSTUME DESIGNER

A woman wearing a fleece with her hair tied in a pony tail.
Paule Constable

LIGHTING DESIGNER

A man with short hair and stubble.
Ben Pickersgill

ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER

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