Charing Cross Theatre Productions presents its hilarious new production of Rita composed by Gaetano Donizetti, with libretto by Gustave Vaez, in a new English-language translation and new orchestration for chamber ensemble by Alejandro Bonatto, who will also direct the production.
This funny domestic comedy has delighted audiences since its premiere. Never performed in Donizetti's lifetime, it premiered posthumously at the Opera-Comique in Paris on 7 May 1860, 12 years after his death.
Cast: RITA - Laura Lolita Peresivana, BEPPE - Brenton Spiteri, GASPARO - Phil Wilcox
Creatives: Director - Alejandro Bonatto, Conductor - Mark Austin, Production Designer - Nicolai Hart-Hansen, Lighting Designer - David Seldes
7 - 20 August 2022
Sun 7 August, 7.30pm
Tue 9 - Wed 10 August, 7.30pm
Fri 12 - Sun 14 August, 7.30pm
Thu 18 - Sat 20 August, 7.30pm
Sat 20 August, 2.30pm matinee
Running time 1 Hour 15
Suitable for ages 12+