Rigoletto - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
4.8/5 based on 5 reviews (read reviews)- Opens: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 -
Booking until: Thursday, 23 April 2026 - Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval
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Rigoletto - Royal Ballet and Opera description
Rigoletto is the loyal jester to the Duke of Mantua – a powerful, dangerous man who is secretly seducing Rigoletto's daughter, Gilda, along with several countesses.
When Rigoletto takes his jesting too far, the husband of one of the Duke’s conquests vows to kidnap Gilda to punish him, and the father of another curses him. Although terrified of the curse, Rigoletto is certain his daughter is safe. However, with his unwitting help, she’s kidnapped as threatened, and handed to the Duke himself.
In revenge, Rigoletto hires an assassin. But before the day's end, the curse makes its deadly power felt...
Playing at Royal Opera House
Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
Important information
Sung in Italian with English surtitles, which are displayed on screens above the stage and around the auditorium.
This production contains violence, gore, murder and implied sexual assault. There are depictions of sexual activity. Rigoletto features flashing lights in Act III.