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The Italian Girl in Algiers by Rossini
 

Lyster Opera is excited to be giving its first performances at St Martins, South Yarra, in this new production of Rossini’s hilarious comedy The Italian Girl in Algiers.  The opera tells the story of the Sultan Mustafa who is obsessed with all things Italian, and yearns for an Italian wife.  He gets more than he bargained for when Isabella, the Italian girl of the title, is shipwrecked and proceeds to take over his court – with an eye on her tenor lover Lindoro, whom the Sultan has enslaved.

This new production has musical direction and accompaniment from audience favourite Pamela Christie, with new sets designed by Blair Parkinson, and superb costumes created especially for this tour by Maddy Connellan.

The Italian Girl in Algiers – The Irene Mitchell Studio at St Martins – 14 & 15 September at 2:00pm.  Tickets $40, $35 (concession) and $30 child – available at lysteropera.com.au or call 0410 0890 388

 

Event details

Venue: Irene Mitchell Studio 44 St Martins Lane, South Yarra
Bookings: https://lysteropera.com.au/
Start Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024

 

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