ANNIVERSARY SCREENING (performed in September 2021) In a pitiless world of luxurious decadence, corruption and social decay, Director of The Royal Opera Oliver Mears sets his scene. In his first work for his own Company, Mears brings Verdi�s masterpiece into the modern world. Verdi�s thrilling Rigoletto pits power against innocence, beauty against ugliness, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano. This special anniversary screening of Verdi�s Rigoletto celebrates 171 years since its premiere in 1851. Language:Sung in Italian with English subtitles