Seeing The Barber of Seville is a must for everyone who likes culture, but I was disappointed in the mise-en-scène of the opera, especially the fact the opera was taking place in another century/decade. The costumes were not from the 17th century. The singing and acting were good, and some parts definitely made me laugh. The fact we had seen Don Giovanni at the Estate Theatre the night before probably affected our opinion of this opera, since nothing can quite compare to that experience.