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What you loved about Il barbiere di Siviglia
Read a selection of critics' and audience reactions to Il barbiere di Siviglia
reactions to Il barbiere di Siviglia
When Rosina teams up with cunning Figaro and amorous Count Almaviva to escape Dr Bartolo’s clutches, a hilarious battle of wills ensues.
Read on to find out what the critics’ and audience had to say about the production.
Critics
‘Energetic and musically distinguished’
– The Stage
‘a splendid feast’
– The i Paper
‘a cast whose energy never falters,’
– Opera Now
Audience
‘A joy.’
– Audience comment
‘An utter delight.’
– Audience comment
‘First rate on all counts’
– Audience comment
‘Great fun and beautiful singing.’
– Audience comment
Il barbiere di Siviglia
Photo Gallery
A look at Festival 2025's production of Il barbiere di Siviglia.
Image credits: Il barbiere di Siviglia, 2025. Photography by Tristram Kenton.