La Traviata – step into a world of passion, tragedy and sumptuous melody as Opera UCT joins forces with Cape Town Opera in a production of Verdi’s timeless masterpiece.
Follow the ill-fated love story of Violetta, a glamorous courtesan, and Alfredo, the sincere young man who adores her, as they navigate a society where love battles moral judgment and social constraint. As Violetta’s health fades, her choices take on heartbreaking dimensions, underscored by some of opera’s most famous arias and duets.
The production will feature two dynamic casts, each a unique combination of Opera UCT emerging artists and Judith Neilson Young Artists and house solioists from Cape Town Opera. [See details below] They will be joined by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Opera UCT director, Jeremy Silver.
The beautiful staging and design are the work and vision of theatre director, writer and designer, Marí Borstlap.
Don’t miss the chance to witness this stirring spectacle, where the best of South Africa’s vocal talent meets storytelling magic in Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata!
WHAT: La Traviata – Giuseppe Verdi
WHERE: Artscape Theatre, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: 26 – 29 October 2023
TICKETS: start at R180 and are available through Quiket | or Artscape Dial-A-Seat 021 421 76 95
Cast 26 and 28 October 2023
Violetta Valéry – Brittany Smith
Alfredo Germont – Lukhanyo Moyake
Giorgio Germont – Siphe Kwani
Flora Bervoix – Christine Bam
Annina – Asisipho Petu
Gastone – Tylor Lamani
Dottore Grenvil – Yonwaba Mbo
Barone Douphol – Eric van Rooyen
Marchese d’Obigny – Van Wyk Venter
Giuseppe – Dumisa Masoka
Commissioner – Garth Delport
Flora’s servant – Lindile Kula
Cast 27 and 29 October 2023
Violetta Valéry – Ondelwa Martins
Alfredo Germont – Sakhumzi Martins
Giorgio Germont – Conroy Scott
Flora Bervoix – Julia Portela Piñòn
Annina – Lauren Pharoah
Gastone – Vuyisa Xipu
Dottore Grenvil – Lonwabo Mose
Barone Douphol – Lwazi Dlamini
Marchese d’Obigny – Sisa Mjukela
Giuseppe – Dumisa Masoka
Commissioner – Garth Delport
Flora’s servant – Lindile Kula
