Today, Music, Opera

• Written by: Rossini

This English translation of Gioachino Rossini's comic, two-act opera in which Count Almaviva enlists the help of local fixer Figaro to gain access to his beloved Rosina, who is guarded by the over-protective Dr. Bartolo.

The uplifting tale of the musical Von Trapp family, packed full of hummable tunes.

• Directed by: James Burton (cond)
• Written by: Mozart

Paul Higgins directs a new period production of Mozart's comedy of innocence and experience. With Laura Mitchell, Paula Sides, Kitty Whately. Conducted by James Burton

• Written by: W S Gilbert

Members of the local G&S society perform the comic-opera on their 40th anniversary. Donald Stephenson plays The Mikado and Rachel Warren sings the part of Yum-Yum.

• Written by: Lynne Plowman

Contemporary children's opera composed by Lynne Plowman depicting the story of Salty Sue who wants to leave her life as landlady of the harbourside in The Blasted Bilge Rat to become a singer.

• Directed by: Richard Jones
• Written by: Verdi

Mid Wales Opera's latest offering Falstaff, is full of boisterous vulgarity. Shakespeare's Sir John, now ageing and very short of cash, pursues two wealthy wives of Windsor for their money, but does not bank on their determination to foil him. Their merry tricks lead to his comeuppance, and the chastisement of their own…

Gilbert and Sullivan's evergreen satirical opera about the love between a lowly sailor and a captain's daughter.

• Directed by: David Mosey
• Written by: Seymour Barab

A performance of two operas featuring Purcell's tragic story of two lovers and Seymour Barab's satire on Italian opera.

• Directed by: Mark Forkgen
• Written by: Marc Blitzstein

Mark Forkgen conducts an English adaptation by Marc Blitzstein of Kurt Weill's opera, which gives a satirical view of capitalism in pre-war London. Directed by Ellie Nixon.

• Directed by: Oleg Caetani (cond)

Giacomo Puccini's powerful opera returns in a first revival of director Jonathan Miller's lovingly intimate staging. Trivia fans may note the 2009 opening night made broadcasting history when Sky Arts simultaneously screened live both the onstage action and the backstage excitement. Atmospherically updated to 1930s Paris…

Jonathan Miller's take on Puccini's tragic love story set in poverty-stricken Paris.

A performance of hilarious scenes and heart-rending arias from famous operas.

• Directed by: Giles Havergal
• Written by: Benjamin Britten

Giles Havergal directs Britten's comic opera set in early 20th-century Suffolk during May Day celebrations. Starring Josephine Barstow as Lady Billows. Sung in English.

• Directed by: Adam Spreadbury-Maher
• Written by: Tosca

Adam Spreadbury-Maher directs his own English version of Verdi's political thriller set in a famous Swedish homeware store.

Donizetti's comedy about an old bachelor's quest to find a young wife. Sung in English.