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.
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