10 Jul 2026
Rhosygilwen Opera is proud to present this year’s sparkling new summer production of Verdi’s much-loved masterpiece, directed by Fleur Snow. James Southall conducts the Rhosygilwen Opera Chorus and Orchestra, with Catrin Aur, Adam Gilbert, and Philip Lloyd-Evans leading the cast.
This matinee has an interval of only 15 minute.
La Traviata is a tragic opera by Giuseppe Verdi that explores love, sacrifice, and social hypocrisy in 19th-century Paris. The story centres on Violetta Valéry ( Catrin Aur), a glamorous courtesan suffering from tuberculosis, who falls deeply in love with the young Alfredo Germont (Adam Gilbert). Inspired by genuine affection, Violetta abandons her lavish lifestyle to live a life of domestic bliss quietly in the countryside. Their happiness is shattered when Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont (Philip Lloyd-Evans), pressures Violetta to leave his son in order to protect the family’s social reputation. She agrees, sacrificing her love and promising not to reveal the truth to Alfredo. Believing himself betrayed, Alfredo publicly humiliates Violetta, only later learning of her selfless act. As Violetta’s illness worsens, Alfredo returns repentant, but reconciliation comes too late. She dies in his arms, redeemed by love yet destroyed by society’s moral constraints.
Cast & Team
Conductor: James Southall
Director: Fleur Snow
Set Design: Paul Morgan
Costume Design: Malou Pohl de Rezende
Light Design: Paul Edwards
Choreography/ Circus performance: Emba Wimbush
Violetta Valéry: Catrin Aur
Alfredo Germont: Adam Gilbert
Giorgio Germont: Philip Lloyd-Evans
Annina: Ffion Thomas
Doctor Grenvil: Kees Huysmans
Flora Bervoix: Leonie Luff
Baron Douphol: Richard Morris
Gastone: Owain Llyr Walker
Marquis d’Obigny: Steve Welch
The Voice of Alexandre Dumas Fils: Noé Volanthen
Young Alfredo: Brynach Suiter
Young Alfredo’s sister: Abigael and Grace Laidlaw
Rhosygilwen Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Chorus Master: Henry Ward
Assistant Conductor: Rhys Herbert
Assistant Director: David Foster
Repetiteurs: Philip Shannon and Aeron Preston
Scenic Art: Raphaelle Fieldhouse (Rhosygilwen Artist in Residence)
Did you know?
Rhosygilwen events can be combined with pre-show dining in the orangery and complimented with an overnight stay in the courtyard.
Getting Here
Events take place at our unique Rhosygilwen venue.
Rhosygilwen, Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire SA43 2TW
We have ample parking onsite next to the Oak Hall but encourage our guest to car share where possible
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