MID Wales opera return to the Isle of Wight next Friday and Saturday to give a performance of Verdi's Rigoletto.

Verdi had to overcome fierce political opposition to obtain the right to stage the revolutionary story of corruption and abuse of power where the deformed court jester, Rigoletto, tries to exact revenge on the debauched duke who has seduced his daughter.

The opera will be performed at the Medina Theatre. Tickets are £13-£15. Performances start at 7.30pm. Box office: 01893 527020.