Mozart’s masterpiece makes its long-awaited debut in the capital. Renowned for its wit and musical sophistication, this NZ Opera staging by trans-tasman creatives Lindy Hume and Tracy Grant Lord remains a high-water mark in the company’s history.
A comic whirlwind of love, lies and glorious chaos unfolding over a single day, The Marriage of Figaro features a stellar cast from Aotearoa and Australia alongside the Freemasons Foundation New Zealand Opera Chorus. Maestro James Judd conducts Orchestra Wellington at the St. James Theatre for a sumptuous production described by reviewers as “ravishingly full of fun”, “glorious” and “dazzling”.
Tickets and info
17 & 19 June 2026, 7:30 p.m.
21 June 2026, 2:30 p.m.
St. James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Cast: Julien Van Mellaerts, Felicity Tomkins, James Clayton, Sophie Sparrow, Cecilia Zhang, Kristin Darragh, Andrew Collis, Andrew Grenon, Sarah Mileham, Joel Amosa
Sung in Italian with English, Chinese and Braille surtitles available