Verdi’s famous opera classic
How can you become who you really are?
In this pocket version and adaptation of Verdi’s well-known opera classic, we follow the inner quest and struggle against prejudice. The opera contains all the arias from Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece, but is more than a shortened version: director Dorike van Genderen created a new story around the figure of Violetta.

“It is amazing how well Van Genderen’s concept fits with the original opera,” NRC wrote.
In Verdi’s time, Violetta was a prostitute. In this story, she is a trans woman – inspired by the true story of Lili Elbe, one of the first men to undergo gender reassignment surgery in the 1930s. Both Violettas are not accepted by their environment and are rejected. They both seek liberation, the freedom to be themselves and eventually find that liberation. A story about the search for charity and acceptance.

Musical direction Alistair Digges
Concept and direction Dorike van Genderen
Set and costume design Julie Weideli
Lighting design Tim van ‘t Hof
The cast includes Aylin Sezer, Aleš Jenis and Alexander de Jong
Accompaniment by an ensemble of eight musicians

With a fascinating introduction by opera expert Len van Schaik

Sung in Italian, with Dutch surtitles

Source : PLT Theater Website