A tragic story of jealousy, vengeance and sacrifice, Rigoletto is one of Verdi’s most popular operas.

It features some of opera’s most immediately recognisable songs, including the famous Act 3 Quartet (‘Bella figlia dell’amore’) and (‘Women abandon us’ (‘La donna è mobile’).

Rigoletto is a joker and his latest wisecrack has started a vendetta that’s far from funny. Now, with his daughter seduced by the dissolute Duke, Rigoletto is out for revenge. But he definitely won’t have the last laugh.

Immerse yourself into this dramatic opera as we share a full synopsis and summary of Rigoletto’s plot, along with frequently asked audience questions.