Macbeth

Saturday 18 - Saturday 25 September

ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre - view seat map (PDF)

The NBR New Zealand Opera presents
The Genesis Energy season of Macbeth

Verdi perfectly captures the bleak tragedy of Shakespeare’s most potent work in his operatic adaptation of Macbeth – the classic tale of ambition, corruption and bloody revenge.

Macbeth’s obsession with gaining the throne consumes him entirely so that by the time of his wife’s marvelously mad demise, in Act IV, it barely registers in his head. He is in love all right, but it does not make for a happy ending.

In this Opera North production from the UK, Romanian baritone Michele Kalmandi takes on the role of Macbeth. Italian soprano Antonia Cifrone will sing Lady Macbeth with New Zealand-born bass Jud Arthur as Banquo. This compelling production is brought to the stage by internationally acclaimed director Tim Albery, and conducted by Guido Ajmone-Marsan.

With the Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus
Accompanied by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
An Opera North Production

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

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Performance times

Saturday 18 September	7.30pm
Tuesday 21 September	6.30pm
Thursday 23 September	7.30pm
Saturday 25 September	7.30pm

Lockout: Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.
Duration: 3 hours, including interval
^{(Duration is approximate and is subject to change)}

Ticketing information
Concession available* for Seniors (65+) and Students.
Group (10+) price available - call 09 357 3354
^{(*not available Saturday)}

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