When tenor Enrico Caruso performed Carmen at the San Francisco Opera House in 1906, he was the most famous man in the world – having been the first recording artist to sell a million copies.

The next morning, he awoke at 5am to find his bed rocking. He thought he was on a ship returning to his beloved Naples but he was at the centre of an earthquake which would kill more than 3,000 people – the greatest natural disaster in America until Hurricane Katrina.

This story of Caruso’s dramatic escape is brought to life at Theatr Gwaun in Fishguard tonight (Saturday) at 8pm, as part of a nationwide tour.

Mexican tenor Ignacio Jarquin recreates Caruso as his trunk is stolen, as he avoids the bayonets of soldiers evacuating the streets and takes refuge in a city of tents in Golden Gate Park.

He also sings some of Caruso’s most famous operatic arias and neapolitan songs – including the immortal O sole mio.

Caruso and the Quake will take place at Theatr Gwaun tonight (Saturday) at 8pm. Tickets are £9 (£7 concessions). The performance will be followed by a Sing Out With Caruso workshop on Sunday at 10.30am for up to 15 people (first come first served). The workshop is £15.

To reserve tickets for the performance or workshop, or both, ring the Theatr Gwaun box office on 01348 873421.