Il trovatore

Verdi’s opera of obsession and superstition returns to the Royal Opera House in a production that lights up the stage with ‘anarchic imagination’ (Guardian), combining Hieronymus Bosch-inspired mayhem and medieval lore.

Troubadour Manrico and the jealous Count di Luna fervently vie for Leonora’s heart. Meanwhile, Manrico’s mother Azucena, haunted by the death of her mother at the hands of the Di Luna family many years earlier, reveals a truth that will soon devastate all.

Il trovatore is probably best known for the 'Anvil Chorus', but features a host of thrilling arias, ensembles and chorus numbers.

Assisted Performances:
BSL and Captioned, 16 July, 7:30pmTouch Tour and Audio Described, 17 July, 7:30pm

Important Information

This production contains themes of murder, suicide and reference to an infant death.

Age Restrictions

Ages 8+. Children under the age of five are not permitted into our theatres. Children over age five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Tue 8th July 2025 until Sat 19th July 2025.

Show times for each day are below.

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