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Operated by The Society of London Theatre
The Barber Of Seville
Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, LondonSet in the seventeenth century, The Barber Of Seville tells the story of Rosina and Count Almaviva, a pair of young lovers who, aided by Figaro, outwit Rosina’s guardian, Doctor Bartolo.
Conducted by Paul McGrath and directed by Thomas Guthrie, The Barber of Seville features Kathleen Ferrier Award winner Kitty Whately as Rosina alongside Nicholas Sharratt as Count Almaviva.
Rossini’s The Barber Of Seville is based on a play by French writer Pierre Beaumarchais whose famous Figaro plays inspired Mozart to create The Marriage Of Figaro.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Kitty Whately, Nicholas Sharratt
director: Thomas Guthrie
conductor: Paul McGrath
Ticket Prices:
£10-£32
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Opera
- Sub-Genre: Opera-Comedy
- Show Times: 19:30
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 8985 2424 - Visit the Show Website
Venue InformationHIDE
Hackney Empire
291 Mare Street, London, United Kingdom, E8 1EJ
- Nearest tube: Bethnal Green
- Nearest bus: 38, 48, 55, 106, 236, 242, 253, 276, 277, N38, N55, N236, N253, W15
- Nearest train: London Fields, Hackney Central
- Parking: Morning Lane. On site by special arrangement.
- Air conditioned: 1
- Download an Enabled Map
Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: BO: 0208 985 2424 F: 020 8510 4530 W: http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk
- Telephones: Public telephones - cash or cards.
- Discounts: Yes
- Limited mobility: Ramp to entrance. Floors served by lift: Dress Circle (1st), Upper Circle (2nd), Gallery (3rd). Most areas accessible
- Access description: Level access to auditorium. Some access for wheelchair users. Services visually and hearing impaired people.
- Hearing impaired: Induction loops and infra-red
- Wheelchairs: 20 wheelchair spaces. Patrons in scooters have to arrange if they wish to be transferred. Auditorium 1: Stalls - No limit for the number of wheelchairs Auditorium 2: 1st Floor - 4 wheelchairs Auditorium 3: 2nd Floor - 4 wheelchairs Auditorium 4: 3rd Floor - 4 wheelchairs. The seating is numbered and can be reserved.
- Toilets: On all levels.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilets
- Bars: 3 licensed bars. On all levels - table service and assistance with carrying.