She lives for art. She dies for love.
This dramatic but exuberantly romantic opera portrays a story of love, violence, and the redemptive power of Art.

Wellington Opera, in association with the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation, presents the much-loved opera Puccini’s Tosca at the St James Theatre in Wellington 11 – 15 September 2024.

In a time of turmoil, wracked by conflict and unrest, Tosca dreams of a place where she and her lover, Cavaradossi, can be free. In this story of love, lust and political intrigue, Tosca must confront this corrupt world head on.

Thie dazzling cast consists of Aotearoa’s superstar operatic performers Madeleine Pierard as Tosca, “with a voice of glittering virtuosity”, Jared Holt as Cavaradossi, and baritone sensation Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Scarpia.
Other principals include Samson Setu, home from the Metropolitan Opera, joining us as Angelotti, New Zealand’s well-loved Wade Kernot as Sacristan. Spoletta is played by Manase Latu, recently seen in New Zealand Opera’s Le comte Ory. Also home from New York is Morgan King who plays Sciarrone. 

The Wellington Opera Chorus and the children's chorus from St Mark's School will delight audiences, led by accomplished Chorus master Michael Vinten.

Orchestra Wellington plays Puccini's luscious score, with Opera Australia Conductor

Brian Castles-Onion.

This stunning new production of Tosca is directed by Jacqueline Coats, with set design

by Michael Zaragoza and costume design by Rebecca Bethan Jones.

Performances:

11 September 7.30pm 13 September 7.30pm 15 September 2.30pm

St James Theatre, Wellington

Tickets on sale now through www.wellingtonopera.nz or Ticketmaster 04 9140044