Set in Ancient Egypt, Aida is a timeless story of love and betrayal against the backdrop of war. The story is a roller coaster of emotions told through Verdi ‘s powerful music. Aida is an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt, in love with a General, Radames, and he with her.

A tragic tale of forbidden love, Aida follows the struggle of the Ethiopian princess, Aida, and the young Egyptian warrior, Radamès, as they try to decide between their love for each other or loyalty to their countries. Aida has been captured by the Egyptians, who do not know her true identity, and is being held as a slave.

Split into four acts, Verdi’s Aida opera is a story of heartbreak and betrayal. Set in the midst of a war between Egypt and Ethiopia, this moving and timelessly tragic love story centres on the ill-fated and forbidden romance of Aida and Radamès. In Aida, Verdi created rich and captivating characters.