The Big Screen will be screening live world class opera directly from the Royal Opera House. You can find the Big Screen at Elmer Square outside of The Forum, where they regularly showcase cultural entertainment at the educational hub of Southend-on-Sea - where you can also find the Central Library, Focal Point Gallery, South Essex College and the University of Essex.
Rigoletto
A chilling tale of seduction and revenge about a hunchbacked jester named Rigoletto and his dark curse.
7:00pm - Pre-performance screening
7:30pm - Act I
8:30pm - 30 minute interval
9:00pm - Act II and Act III (Warning: Strobe lighting will be used during Act III)
10:15pm - Curtain down
Approximate times!
Why not bring a picnic?
This event is supported by BP as part of BP Big Screens, which will be showing free live outdoor relays across the country from the Royal Opera House to celebrate 25 years of BP and Royal Opera House partnership.
They will be showing three of the most popular operas on different nights. Details for the other opera screenings can be found here:
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La Traviata - 20th May 2014
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La Bohème - 15th July 2014