Access Opera Performance: Don Pasquale

Access opera performance

Don Pasquale

Specially created for those who would benefit from a more relaxed opera experience

Theatre Royal Glasgow:
25 October 2024, 3pm (Matinee)

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
15 November 2024, 3pm (Matinee)

Our accessible afternoon performances make coming to a favourite opera as easy and stress-free as possible – keeping the drama on stage where it belongs!

With Dementia Friendly values at their core, these shortened performances of Don Pasquale are open to all. Performed by a full cast and orchestra, they also feature a presenter to introduce the story, characters and music from the opera. There are wheelchair spaces and extra staff on hand to help. There is also a smaller capacity to allow everyone space, and brighter lighting levels in the auditorium, giving you the flexibility and freedom to move about as required.

About Don Pasquale

Don Pasquale runs a crumbling boarding house in Rome with a chain-smoking chambermaid, an ancient porter, and a greasy cook for company. Determined to keep his fortune to himself, Pasquale decides to marry, spiting his nephew Ernesto. But, when he finds a bride, he discovers that married life is not as simple as he expected...

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Show Details

Running time:
Approximately 2 hours including interval

Language:
Sung in Italian with English supertitles and narration

Access:
Find out about access in all venues >>
Audio description available >>
Extra accessibility measures for Access performances >>

Tickets:
£12.50 – wheelchair spaces should be booked in advance

Concessions:
Free carers
Groups welcome
Free tickets available for school groups (limited availability - please email tickets@scottishopera.org.uk)

Cast & Creatives

Don Pasquale
Edward Jowle*
*2024/25 Emerging Artist

Norina
Kira Kaplan*
*2024/25 Emerging Artist

Ernesto
Julian Henao Gonzalez

Doctor Malatesta
Ross Cumming*
*2024/25 Emerging Artist

A Notary
Phil Gault

Cook
Steven Faughey

Maid
Frances Morrison-Allen

Porter
Jonathan Sedgwick

Conductor
Susannah Wapshott

Stage Direction, Dramaturgy, Sets & Costumes
BARBE & DOUCET

Designer
André Barbe

Lighting Designer
Guy Simard

What to expect from our Access performances

Audio description available at all Access Opera performances
Shortened running times, including a 30 minute interval
Afternoon start times for easier travel
A presenter to introduce the story and characters, with The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and cast
Additional front of house staff on hand to welcome you
Doors open 45 minutes before the start – so there’s lots of time to get settled in
Wheelchair spaces and extra staff on hand to help if you want to transfer
Brighter lighting levels in the auditorium
No need to keep quiet or sit still; you can come in and out of the auditorium during the show
Lower capacity to allow everyone extra space
Quiet areas available to take a break
Enjoy tea and cake in the café beforehand!

Other Access Performances

Access: The Merry Widow

Access opera performance

Specially created for those who would benefit from a more relaxed opera experience

Thursday, 15 May - Tuesday, 03 June 2025

More info about Access: The Merry Widow

Audio Description

Mention opera and most people think of singing and music – but this is only part of the overall experience. What about scenery, costumes, lighting, direction and choreography?

For those who are living with sight loss, our audio description service provides a live commentary, describing the action on stage without compromising the music. As part of the experience, a recorded introduction to the opera is provided in advance and there is a live audio introduction before the start of the performance.

Please book in advance for audio-described performances by calling the venue box offices:

Theatre Royal Glasgow:
25 October 2024, 3pm (Matinee)

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Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
15 November 2024, 3pm (Matinee)

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