With 20 million francs in the bank, young and vivacious widow Hanna Glawari is the toast of Europe, especially the cash-strapped country of Pontevedro, which has made her an honored guest. What follows is a gloriously giddy carousel of humour, heart and romance as Hanna is besieged by suitors in this glamourous staging of Franz Lehar's glittering masterpiece from Opera Australia!

A mainstay of the opera repertory, Verdi's Rigoletto is a thrilling, cinematic experience that first set pulses racing and tongues wagging when it debuted in Venice in 1851. The gritty production overcame its initial problems with the censors of its day to become one of the world's most widely performed operas, beloved for its memorable tunes and electrifying revenge plot. Don't miss Opera Australia's Dolce-vita-inspired production as it makes a welcome return to the Joan Sutherland Theatre this winter!