Scottish Opera - Fidelio

Scottish Opera - Fidelio tickets in Glasgow

Scottish Opera presents Fidelio, Beethoven's only opera, at Theatre Royal Glasgow as part of a 2027 programme in which Scotland's orchestras and national opera company unite to mark 200 years since the composer's death.

The opera and its story

Fidelio stands apart from Beethoven's instrumental catalogue as his sole opera. Leonore suspects her husband Florestan has been secretly imprisoned by a corrupt nobleman, and so takes a job alongside the gaoler Rocco under the assumed name Fidelio. Her diligence earns Rocco's respect and the affections of his daughter, while she works quietly towards Florestan's freedom. The Prisoners' Chorus is among the score's most celebrated passages.

The opera is sung in German, with English surtitles and dialogue. Ruth McKnight provides the dialogue translation.

The new production

Director Ruth Knight works alongside designers Yannis Thavoris, associated with Marx in London! in 2024, and Alisa Kalyanova. Julia Sporsén, who appeared in Scottish Opera's Nixon in China in 2020, takes the role of Leonore / Fidelio, with Thorbjørn Gulbrandsøy, previously seen in The Makropulos Affair in 2025, cast as Florestan.

The running time is 2 hours 25 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

Audience information

ATG gives age guidance of 12+ and lists a selected audio-described performance at Theatre Royal Glasgow. Check the current designated date when booking.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Choosing your tickets

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ATG lists a running time of 2 hours 25 minutes. Confirm the performance time and any interval information when booking.

Plan your theatre visit

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