THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
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Tiyatro Kedi - (Play is in Turkish Language) |
The
Marriage of Figaro is set in Count Almaviva's castle in Seville in the late 18th
Century. It is based on Beaumarchais's 1784 play La Folle Journée, a sequel to
his earlier play, The Barber of Seville, familiar to opera audiences through
Rossini's great opera (Mozart's opera premiered in 1786; Rossini's premiered in
1816). In Le Barbier, Count Almaviva, with substantial help from Figaro, wooed
and won the lovely Rosine away from her crusty old ward and would-be husband,
Dr. Bartholo.
In The Marriage of Figaro, Beaumarchais continued their story. The Count has
married Rosine but their marriage has gone sour. Figaro has quit barbering and
is now the Count's major-domo. He is engaged to Suzanne, who is Countess
Rosine's maid -- and the Count's intended conquest. Old Bartholo is back to seek
revenge on Figaro for taking Rosine away from him, with the help of the slimy
music-master, Don Bazile. Adding to the fun are an amorous teenager, a scheming
old maid, a drunken gardener, and a silly young girl. Much happens on a single "folle
journée" - a crazy day.
Cast
NEDİM SABAN / FÜSUN ÖNAL
ATILGAN GÜMÜŞ / YEŞİM ALIÇ / ERGÜN DEMİR
TARIK PAPUÇÇUOĞLU
EREZ ERGİN KÖSE / SANEM İŞLER / ŞİRİN KILAVUZ
Synopsis:
It is the wedding day of Figaro, Count Almaviva’s valet, and Susanna, the
Countess’s maid. Figaro’s satisfaction with their future quarters becomes
apprehension upon hearing from Susanna that the Count has offered them the
apartment next to his own, making it easier to press his unwelcome attentions on
Susanna. If the Count wants to dance, he, Figaro, will call the tune.
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June 2009 - Salamis Antique Theatre - 21.00