At the masquerade ball of the century, what truths will be revealed from behind the masks?  Set in a time of political instability, this is a story of three people forced to choose between their desires and their duty.  Will fate be the ultimate decider for them all?

Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) is based on the true story of the assassination of the Swedish King Gustavo III, a ruler plagued by his conscience. Initially affected by censorship, Wellington Opera presents the original version.  Full of glittering dance music and powerful choruses, this is Verdi at his best.

Wellington Opera presents the best of Aotearoa New Zealand artists in opera, at home.

Amelia – Madeleine Pierard

Gustavo – Jared Holt

Oscar – Natasha Te Rupe Wilson

Count Anckarström – Julien Van Mellaerts

Ulrica – Kristin Darragh

Count Ribbing – Morgan-Andrew King

Director – Jacqueline Coats

Conductor – Brian Castles-Onion

Set Design – Michael Zaragoza

Costume Design – Lee Williams

Chorus Director – Michael Vinten

Orchestra Wellington

Wellington Opera Chorus

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

In three acts with two intervals, total run time approximately 3 hours

This production contains depictions of violence and murder. It also contains loud noises.

Tickets through www.wellingtonopera.nz