To mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death, in 2027 Scotland’s orchestras and national opera company unite for an extraordinary exploration of the composer’s music.
Eintritt Scottish Opera - Fidelio - Touch Tour en Glasgow
Our free touch tours provide an opportunity to become more familiar with the set, scenery, props and costumes. This aims to help audience members living with sight loss to immerse themselves in the world presented on stage, with audio describers, stage management and wardrobe staff present to answer any questions and share descriptions or interpretations of the space. Limited availability.
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
0 hours 30 minutes
Fri at 18:00
Age guidance: No under‑3s will be permitted in the venue. Under‑16s must be seated next to an adult aged 18 or over and must be supervised at all times.
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Leonore has been waiting for news of her husband for two long years. Rumour has it he is dead; she suspects that he has been secretly imprisoned by a corrupt nobleman. In despair and hope, she takes matters into her own hands, disguising herself as a man and taking a job with the kindly gaoler Rocco. As Fidelio – the faithful one – her hard work earns Rocco’s respect, not to mention the affections of his daughter. Risking everything, can she rescue her husband and reclaim their lost life?
Beethoven’s only opera – a remarkable outlier in his expansive body of works – is a triumphant tale of freedom of conscience in the face of oppression, affirming the power of the human spirit to overcome the worst of circumstances. With its timeless message and soaring score, including the stirring Prisoners’ Chorus, Fidelio continues to take on new and varied meanings.
This new staging by director Ruth Knight and designers Yannis Thavoris (Marx in London! 2024) and Alisa Kalyanova creates a rich period-inspired world within which the vivid characters take charge of their destinies. The cast includes Julia Sporsén (Nixon in China 2020) as Leonore / Fidelio and Thorbjørn Gulbrandsøy (The Makropulos Affair 2025) as Florestan.
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Theatre Royal Glasgow
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
Glasgow Queen Street
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times. Theatre Royal Glasgow is cashless in Box Office, all our bars, kiosks and for merchandise.
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Cloakroom - Coats & small bags (Coin operated)
Membership Benefits - 10% off drinks
Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.
Theatre Royal Glasgow
