Rigoletto, staging by Jean-Louis Grinda, 2019

Photograph of the production of Rigoletto. In Mantua and its surrounding area, in the 16th century, Rigoletto, jester to the Duke of Mantua, a licentious rake, secretly protects his daughter Gilda from prying eyes and other dangers. This story is based on the play The King Amuses Himself (Le Roi S'amuse) by Victor Hugo. Pictured: The Duke of Mantua (Julien Dran) and Gilda (Amélie Robins).