For Opera on Location, Ashley Pearson directed her own reimagining of one of the most iconic double bills in opera: Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci. This groundbreaking new interpretation of these popular one act operas transports audiences to the home front of World War II in a rollicking musical extravaganza.

The Pagliacci theatre troupe is in the final preparations for their upcoming production of Cavalleria rusticana. During the first run-through of their new production, the cast allow their personal feelings to take control. The lines between theatre and reality, truth and fiction, are blurred as love, anger and jealousy overwhelm the cast.

Performances at 7.30pm on 25, 26 & 27 August.