Event Details
Mozart's most loved comedy The Marriage of Figaro comes to Hawke's Bay in a vibrant new production from National Youth Opera Aotearoa (NYOA).
Bursting with laughs, romance, intrigue, and some of the most beautiful music ever written, The Marriage of Figaro follows Figaro and Susanna as they navigate a whirlwind day of mistaken identities, secret plans, jealous lovers, and comic surprises. More than 230 years after its premiere, Mozart's masterpiece is still one of the world's most entertaining and frequently performed operas.
Whether you are a lifelong opera lover or stepping into an opera for the very first time, The Marriage of Figaro is the perfect place to begin. Funny, clever, romantic, and full of twists and surprises, it explores themes that remain as relevant today as they were in Mozart's time. Love, friendship, independence, ambition, and the challenges of navigating relationships. Performed by some of Aotearoa's most exciting young singers, this production offers a fresh and accessible way to experience one of the world's greatest operas.
National Youth Opera Aotearoa is a national training programme creating pathways for emerging opera singers from across New Zealand. NYOA brings together exceptional young artists to work alongside leading creative professionals, providing high-level performance, training, and mentorship opportunities while building the future of opera in Aotearoa, right here in Te Matau-a-Māui.
We are committed to making opera accessible to everyone in our community. A range of ticket prices are available, including free and heavily subsidised tickets alongside premium A Reserve seating options, ensuring audiences can participate regardless of budget.
Performed in Italian with English surtitles.
Running time approximately 3 hours 50 minutes, including one 20-minute interval.
A Reserve | $45
You love live performance and want to see exceptional young artists thrive. You understand that ticket income helps make productions like this possible and are happy to contribute a little more to support the future of opera in Aotearoa.
B Reserve | $30
You enjoy live music, theatre, and great storytelling. You're looking for a memorable night out and believe high-quality cultural experiences should be part of life in Hawke's Bay.
Concession | $20
Students, pensioners, and others for whom a reduced ticket price makes participation easier. We want cost to be less of a barrier to experiencing opera and live performance.
Community Ticket | $0
If the cost of a ticket would prevent you from attending, this ticket is for you. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience opera, regardless of their circumstances. No questions asked. There are 50 community tickets available per performance.
Why We Offer Free Tickets
National Youth Opera Aotearoa is committed to removing barriers to participation. Some people can contribute more. Some need a little support. What matters to us is that the theatre is filled with people who are curious, engaged, and willing to share the experience.
