This summer, Puccini's classic opera Tosca comes to Chiswick House & Gardens performed in English as part of Summer Sessions 2016, featuring Paul Potts former winner of Britains Got Talent!

This tragic masterpiece will bring the passion, drama and emotion of Rome to the stunning setting of Chiswick Gardens. A firm favourite for opera enthusiasts, and a perfect introduction for those new to the genre, Tosca is the timeless story of love, deceit and murder. Puccini's beautiful melodies and the heart-wrenching final scene will stay with you long after the final curtain. Performed open-air in the beautiful grounds of Chiswick House & Gardens this years opera will feature award-winning Tasmanian soprano Jassy Husk (ENO, Sydney Opera House) who will take on the iconic title role, alongside soloists from national and international opera companies, including Simon Thorpe as Baron Scarpia. Cavaradossi will be performed by the critically acclaimed Tenor, and winner of Britains Got Talent, Paul Potts!

This event promises to be as spectacular and enchanting as Chiswick House itself, dust off the picnic blanket*, put the champers on ice, as this is the perfect way to spend your summers evening.

With just two performances on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th June, book early to avoid disappointment.

*bringing your own picnic, blankets and seating is permitted.