VERDI’S masterpiece opera Rigoletto will be brought to life at Darlington Civic Theatre this month with a live orchestra and talented cast.

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House will bring the show to the Darlington on February 17 as part of their 2015 UK Tour that started last week.

More than 30 musicians make up the live orchestra that will play out the tragic story of the hunchbacked court jester, Rigoletto.

Tickets cost from £29 and are available from the theatre or opera-tickets.co.uk