The character of Figaro in Rossini's The Barber of Seville is sharp, multi-talented, and more than faintly ridiculous. The Canadian Opera Company's upcoming production of Barber will find baritone Joshua Hopkins tackling the role in commedia dell'arte make-up and a gloriously asymmetrical vest.
Check out this video from the Toronto Star to see Hopkins transform into Figaro, through the magic of Anne-Marie Macloughlin's wig and make-up artistry.
The Canadian Opera Company's production of The Barber of Seville runs from April 17 to May 22.
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