WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

Don Giovanni 

Insatiable desire. Intense drama. Outrageous comedy.

9th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 16th August 2025

Main Stage, Waterperry Gardens

With the Waterperry Opera Festival Orchestra and Young Artist Chorus.

A classic Mozart masterpiece blending outrageous comedy with intense drama. Following the legendary Don Juan, watch this tale of seduction and deceit staged right in front of Waterperry House. An exhilarating range of emotions are captured through Mozart’s extraordinary musical ability to convey every character’s mood all at once.

Don Giovanni’s life spirals into chaos after a series of attempted seductions. A string of reckless pursuits and vengeful enemies follow, as Anna and her fiancé Ottavio seek justice. But with his clever servant Leporello, Giovanni stays a step ahead—until a ghostly encounter seals his doom.

Credits

Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte.

Timings

Performance starts at 6:30pm. Approx finish 10pm.
Extended Dining Interval of 1 hr 15.

Tickets

Tickets start at £33, with a small booking fee.
Under 35s Tickets at £27, Under 16s Tickets at £20, Benefit Holder/HNS Blue Light Tickets at £33.

General Booking opens on the 8th April.

Language

In an English translation by Jeremy Sams

Age Guidance 13+

Contains disturbing themes, moments of violence, and references to sexual situations.

Creative Team

  • Charlotte Politi

    CONDUCTOR

  • John Wilkie

    DIRECTOR

  • Ceci Calf

    DESIGNER

  • Jake Wiltshire

    LIGHTING DESIGNER

Cast

  • Edmund Danon

    DON GIOVANNI

  • Emyr Wyn-Jones

    LEPORELLO

  • Kira Kaplan

    DONNA ANNA

  • Simon Mascarenhas Carter

    DON OTTAVIO

  • Georgia Mae Ellis

    DONNA ELVIRA

  • Jonathan Eyers

    MASETTO

  • Ellie Neate

    ZERLINA

  • Jamie Woollard

    COMMENDATORE

The Music

Mozart’s Don Giovanni is one of the greatest operas ever written; dramatic, playful, and packed with music that grabs you from the very first note. The overture sets the tone brilliantly, shifting between dark intensity and thrilling energy, giving a taste of what’s to come. The score is full of contrasts with seductive melodies, fiery outbursts, and moments of real beauty. The famous duet ‘Là ci darem la mano’ is irresistibly smooth, while ‘Fin ch’han dal vino’ hurtles forward at breakneck speed. And then there’s the spine-tingling finale, where the music itself seems to summon the supernatural.

If you’re new to Don Giovanni, dive into our Spotify playlist and experience some of the opera’s most unforgettable moments.

FAQs

  • Mozart’s Don Giovanni lasts approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a 90-minute dining interval.

  • Don Giovanni is a dramma giocoso, meaning it blends comedy and drama. It features moments of humor, but the story ultimately takes a dark turn.

  • Yes! Don Giovanni is one of Mozart’s most famous operas, featuring iconic arias, dramatic storytelling, and thrilling orchestration—a great introduction to opera.

  • At Waterperry Opera Festival, Don Giovanni is performed in English, with no surtitles.

  • Don Giovanni will be performed on the Mainstage in Waterperry Gardens.

  • Don Giovanni is performed on the Mainstage, which has flat paths leading to the venue. Disabled spaces are available to book.