Performer: Julia Hansen

Mariame Clément is a popular director at Glyndebourne, and her new production of Figaro shows her trademark approach to hardhitting comedy.

The French director updates the action to the present day, underscoring the validity of the plot – feuding families and class differences are still relevant. 

A revival of Mariame Clément's production of Rossini's less-loved comic gem provides the sense of Italian sun to warm the body and belly laughs to warm the soul.