Irish National Opera presents Puccini’s Tosca in partnership with Bord Gáis Energy Theatre running from 11th - 17th July, 2022.
Elemental passions. Repressive politics. Unbridled lust. Puccini’s Tosca is an operatic thriller that boasts some of the composer’s greatest scenes and most touching arias. Tosca, a highly-strung, big-hearted singer, is possessive about her lover. He, the painter Cavaradossi, is under political suspicion and is tortured by Scarpia the corrupt chief of police. Scarpia wants to bed Tosca and deceives her so cleverly that his double-cross still works, even after she has killed him.
INO’s production features a stellar cast. Dramatic Irish soprano Sinéad Campbell Wallace sings the title role, fresh from her great success in Beethoven’s Fidelio last year. Exciting American tenor Dimitri Pittas is Cavaradossi. Powerful Icelandic bass-baritone Tómas Tómasson sings Scarpia. Tosca is conducted by Nil Venditti and directed by Michael Gieleta, with set and costume design by Gary McCann.
Special offer for subscribers
There is a fantastic special offer for The Irish Times’ subscribers, purchase the best seats available for just €35.00 for the performance on Monday, July 11th at 7.30pm. This incredible discount offer is only available until 6.00pm on Friday, July 8th. To avail of this offer all you need to do is book here. This offer is only valid for a limited time so book now to avoid disappointment.
In celebration of Puccini’s Tosca why not enjoy a sumptuous take away picnic hamper featuring exquisite Italian Charcuterie and Irish Cheeses. Enjoy al fresco before the Opera in the scenic waterside surroundings of Grand Canal or in one of the many local parks such as Pearse Square or alternatively enjoy at the theatre pre-performance.
Each hamper contains a picnic spread for two including a selection of Cured Italian Meats (Parma Ham, Salami & Chorizo) and Irish Cheeses (Smoked Gubeen, Hegarty’s Cheddar & Cooleeney Brie) served with rustic baguette, black olive tapenade, red onion marmalade, tomato relish and two snipe bottles of Prosecco. The cost of the picnic hamper is €60.00 for 2 people, and it can be purchased through Ticketmaster here. Picnickers can collect their hamper on the day of performance at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 2 hours prior to performance start time from 5.30pm on Monday. Picnic hampers are available for each performance of Tosca. Buon appetito!
Don’t miss this incredible opera, book your tickets now!
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1. The promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
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