A delightful evening of charm and good humour arrives with The Royal Opera’s revival of L’Elisir D’Amore, the moral if which seems to be that a glass of red wine is indeed good for the heart!

Revived for the first time, this lively production of L’Elisir D’Amore sets the story in a contemporary Italian village – complete with Vespas and stray dog – where the charlatan salesman Dr Dulcamara passes off some wine as a love potion to the naive and nervous Nemorino. Will this help Nemorino woo the wealthy Adina away from dashing Sergeant Belcore? It will certainly be fun finding out.

Through all the merry twists of L’Elisir D’Amore’s plot, Donizetti’s music has wonderful ensembles, coloratura vocal fireworks and a wealth of tuneful melodies – the soulful Una Furtiva Lagrima is just one of its familiar hits – and a fine cast comes together to make the most of the occasion.

Donizetti’s music, star casting and a witty staging by Laurent Pelly make this a L’Elisir D’Amore revival packed with sunny, southern enjoyment.

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