The Barber of Seville Giving Local Celebrities Haircuts after Lesson from House of Barons

Ottawa, ON – Figaro, the Barber of Seville, played by Opera Lyra’s star baritone Joshua Hopkins, will be giving local celebrities haircuts after receiving a lesson in the tonsorial arts from the Byward Market’s own House of Barons Barber Shop today. Confirmed celebrity participants include Mayor Jim Watson and “Butterfly Child” Jonathan Pitre. Location: 60 Byward Market Square In front of Byward Market Square, beside EQ3 Ottawa, ON Date: Thursday, September 10 Time: 12:15 p.m. The media event will include short remarks from Opera Lyra’s new Artistic Director Timothy Vernon and Mayor Watson before the demonstration of barbering skills begins. The multi-talented Figaro will be singing  the famous aria Largo al factotum as he “cuts” our celebrities’ hair. The event will promote Opera Lyra’s rollicking production of the Barber of Seville, which runs from Saturday, September 26 to Saturday, October 3 at the National Arts Centre. For more information, please contact: Eric Collard 613-878-0180 eric.collard@ottawamediagroup.com @_ECinc Kimothy Walker 613-859-3753 kimothy.walker@ottawamediagroup.com@KimothyWalker