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SUMMARY:Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCo): Mary Motorhead | Trade
DESCRIPTION:These are beautifully crafted stories told in English/Irish\, with amplified electronic/classic instruments (10-piece band). Our Australian performers\, Emily Edmonds\, Christopher HIllier and Callum McGing are\, without exaggeration\, breathtaking in these roles. \nFor Melbourne audiences\, it is a rare chance to experience the cutting edge of new\, international opera\, up close\, in a theatre where every breath and every confession is in your ear. \nElaine Kelly\, twice Grammy-nominated Irish conductor (thanks to support for travel costs from Culture Ireland and the Celtic Club)\, is at the helm musically\, teaming up with Greta Nash\, award-winning Australian director\, to bring these stories to life on the Beckett stage. \nMARY MOTORHEAD\nLocked up for stabbing her husband in the head with a 12 inch carving knife\, the compelling monodrama Mary Motorhead invites us to hear Mary’s “secret history” – disappointments and betrayals that shaped her life. In her ACOCO debut as Mary\, Australian mezzo soprano Emily Edmonds faces the ugly side of life\, and invites audiences to examine their own secret histories. \nTRADEA clandestine meeting in a seedy hotel room between a ‘rent boy’ and his closeted client. The older man has blood on his shirt. In a cheap hotel room\, they wrestle with their own inner demons and need for each other. Leading Australian baritone Christopher Hillier portrays a family man whose world is crumbling\, determined to take charge of his future. Led by Grammy-nominated Irish conductor Elaine Kelly in her Australian debut\, Elaine is known for her expressive interpretations and innovative approach to contemporary opera\, bringing a powerful emotional depth to the stage. She describes Mary Motorhead and Trade as “devastating and beautiful at the same time”. \nWords by Emma & Mark O’Halloran\nMusic direction by Elaine Kelly (Ireland)\nStage direction by Linda Thompson AM\nFeaturing Emily Edmonds\, Christopher Hillier and amplified chamber orchestra. \nCo-commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects\, Irish National Opera\, Trinity Church Wall Street and Nancy and Barry Sanders. \nAustralian premiere of a powerful\, Grammy-nominated Double Bill by Irish composer\, Emma O’Halloran. \n6 – 13 March 7pm \nDuration: 2 hours including 20min interval. \nBeckett Theatre\, Malthouse \nTICKETS:
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-contemporary-opera-company-acoco-mary-motorhead-trade/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre
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SUMMARY:Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCo): Mary Motorhead | Trade
DESCRIPTION:These are beautifully crafted stories told in English/Irish\, with amplified electronic/classic instruments (10-piece band). Our Australian performers\, Emily Edmonds\, Christopher HIllier and Callum McGing are\, without exaggeration\, breathtaking in these roles. \nFor Melbourne audiences\, it is a rare chance to experience the cutting edge of new\, international opera\, up close\, in a theatre where every breath and every confession is in your ear. \nElaine Kelly\, twice Grammy-nominated Irish conductor (thanks to support for travel costs from Culture Ireland and the Celtic Club)\, is at the helm musically\, teaming up with Greta Nash\, award-winning Australian director\, to bring these stories to life on the Beckett stage. \nMARY MOTORHEAD\nLocked up for stabbing her husband in the head with a 12 inch carving knife\, the compelling monodrama Mary Motorhead invites us to hear Mary’s “secret history” – disappointments and betrayals that shaped her life. In her ACOCO debut as Mary\, Australian mezzo soprano Emily Edmonds faces the ugly side of life\, and invites audiences to examine their own secret histories. \nTRADEA clandestine meeting in a seedy hotel room between a ‘rent boy’ and his closeted client. The older man has blood on his shirt. In a cheap hotel room\, they wrestle with their own inner demons and need for each other. Leading Australian baritone Christopher Hillier portrays a family man whose world is crumbling\, determined to take charge of his future. Led by Grammy-nominated Irish conductor Elaine Kelly in her Australian debut\, Elaine is known for her expressive interpretations and innovative approach to contemporary opera\, bringing a powerful emotional depth to the stage. She describes Mary Motorhead and Trade as “devastating and beautiful at the same time”. \nWords by Emma & Mark O’Halloran\nMusic direction by Elaine Kelly (Ireland)\nStage direction by Linda Thompson AM\nFeaturing Emily Edmonds\, Christopher Hillier and amplified chamber orchestra. \nCo-commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects\, Irish National Opera\, Trinity Church Wall Street and Nancy and Barry Sanders. \nAustralian premiere of a powerful\, Grammy-nominated Double Bill by Irish composer\, Emma O’Halloran. \n6 – 13 March 7pm \nDuration: 2 hours including 20min interval. \nBeckett Theatre\, Malthouse \nTICKETS:
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-contemporary-opera-company-acoco-mary-motorhead-trade/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre
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SUMMARY:Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCo): Mary Motorhead | Trade
DESCRIPTION:These are beautifully crafted stories told in English/Irish\, with amplified electronic/classic instruments (10-piece band). Our Australian performers\, Emily Edmonds\, Christopher HIllier and Callum McGing are\, without exaggeration\, breathtaking in these roles. \nFor Melbourne audiences\, it is a rare chance to experience the cutting edge of new\, international opera\, up close\, in a theatre where every breath and every confession is in your ear. \nElaine Kelly\, twice Grammy-nominated Irish conductor (thanks to support for travel costs from Culture Ireland and the Celtic Club)\, is at the helm musically\, teaming up with Greta Nash\, award-winning Australian director\, to bring these stories to life on the Beckett stage. \nMARY MOTORHEAD\nLocked up for stabbing her husband in the head with a 12 inch carving knife\, the compelling monodrama Mary Motorhead invites us to hear Mary’s “secret history” – disappointments and betrayals that shaped her life. In her ACOCO debut as Mary\, Australian mezzo soprano Emily Edmonds faces the ugly side of life\, and invites audiences to examine their own secret histories. \nTRADEA clandestine meeting in a seedy hotel room between a ‘rent boy’ and his closeted client. The older man has blood on his shirt. In a cheap hotel room\, they wrestle with their own inner demons and need for each other. Leading Australian baritone Christopher Hillier portrays a family man whose world is crumbling\, determined to take charge of his future. Led by Grammy-nominated Irish conductor Elaine Kelly in her Australian debut\, Elaine is known for her expressive interpretations and innovative approach to contemporary opera\, bringing a powerful emotional depth to the stage. She describes Mary Motorhead and Trade as “devastating and beautiful at the same time”. \nWords by Emma & Mark O’Halloran\nMusic direction by Elaine Kelly (Ireland)\nStage direction by Linda Thompson AM\nFeaturing Emily Edmonds\, Christopher Hillier and amplified chamber orchestra. \nCo-commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects\, Irish National Opera\, Trinity Church Wall Street and Nancy and Barry Sanders. \nAustralian premiere of a powerful\, Grammy-nominated Double Bill by Irish composer\, Emma O’Halloran. \n6 – 13 March 7pm \nDuration: 2 hours including 20min interval. \nBeckett Theatre\, Malthouse \nTICKETS:
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-contemporary-opera-company-acoco-mary-motorhead-trade/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre
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SUMMARY:Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCo): Mary Motorhead | Trade
DESCRIPTION:These are beautifully crafted stories told in English/Irish\, with amplified electronic/classic instruments (10-piece band). Our Australian performers\, Emily Edmonds\, Christopher HIllier and Callum McGing are\, without exaggeration\, breathtaking in these roles. \nFor Melbourne audiences\, it is a rare chance to experience the cutting edge of new\, international opera\, up close\, in a theatre where every breath and every confession is in your ear. \nElaine Kelly\, twice Grammy-nominated Irish conductor (thanks to support for travel costs from Culture Ireland and the Celtic Club)\, is at the helm musically\, teaming up with Greta Nash\, award-winning Australian director\, to bring these stories to life on the Beckett stage. \nMARY MOTORHEAD\nLocked up for stabbing her husband in the head with a 12 inch carving knife\, the compelling monodrama Mary Motorhead invites us to hear Mary’s “secret history” – disappointments and betrayals that shaped her life. In her ACOCO debut as Mary\, Australian mezzo soprano Emily Edmonds faces the ugly side of life\, and invites audiences to examine their own secret histories. \nTRADEA clandestine meeting in a seedy hotel room between a ‘rent boy’ and his closeted client. The older man has blood on his shirt. In a cheap hotel room\, they wrestle with their own inner demons and need for each other. Leading Australian baritone Christopher Hillier portrays a family man whose world is crumbling\, determined to take charge of his future. Led by Grammy-nominated Irish conductor Elaine Kelly in her Australian debut\, Elaine is known for her expressive interpretations and innovative approach to contemporary opera\, bringing a powerful emotional depth to the stage. She describes Mary Motorhead and Trade as “devastating and beautiful at the same time”. \nWords by Emma & Mark O’Halloran\nMusic direction by Elaine Kelly (Ireland)\nStage direction by Linda Thompson AM\nFeaturing Emily Edmonds\, Christopher Hillier and amplified chamber orchestra. \nCo-commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects\, Irish National Opera\, Trinity Church Wall Street and Nancy and Barry Sanders. \nAustralian premiere of a powerful\, Grammy-nominated Double Bill by Irish composer\, Emma O’Halloran. \n6 – 13 March 7pm \nDuration: 2 hours including 20min interval. \nBeckett Theatre\, Malthouse \nTICKETS:
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-contemporary-opera-company-acoco-mary-motorhead-trade/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre
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SUMMARY:Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCo): Mary Motorhead | Trade
DESCRIPTION:These are beautifully crafted stories told in English/Irish\, with amplified electronic/classic instruments (10-piece band). Our Australian performers\, Emily Edmonds\, Christopher HIllier and Callum McGing are\, without exaggeration\, breathtaking in these roles. \nFor Melbourne audiences\, it is a rare chance to experience the cutting edge of new\, international opera\, up close\, in a theatre where every breath and every confession is in your ear. \nElaine Kelly\, twice Grammy-nominated Irish conductor (thanks to support for travel costs from Culture Ireland and the Celtic Club)\, is at the helm musically\, teaming up with Greta Nash\, award-winning Australian director\, to bring these stories to life on the Beckett stage. \nMARY MOTORHEAD\nLocked up for stabbing her husband in the head with a 12 inch carving knife\, the compelling monodrama Mary Motorhead invites us to hear Mary’s “secret history” – disappointments and betrayals that shaped her life. In her ACOCO debut as Mary\, Australian mezzo soprano Emily Edmonds faces the ugly side of life\, and invites audiences to examine their own secret histories. \nTRADEA clandestine meeting in a seedy hotel room between a ‘rent boy’ and his closeted client. The older man has blood on his shirt. In a cheap hotel room\, they wrestle with their own inner demons and need for each other. Leading Australian baritone Christopher Hillier portrays a family man whose world is crumbling\, determined to take charge of his future. Led by Grammy-nominated Irish conductor Elaine Kelly in her Australian debut\, Elaine is known for her expressive interpretations and innovative approach to contemporary opera\, bringing a powerful emotional depth to the stage. She describes Mary Motorhead and Trade as “devastating and beautiful at the same time”. \nWords by Emma & Mark O’Halloran\nMusic direction by Elaine Kelly (Ireland)\nStage direction by Linda Thompson AM\nFeaturing Emily Edmonds\, Christopher Hillier and amplified chamber orchestra. \nCo-commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects\, Irish National Opera\, Trinity Church Wall Street and Nancy and Barry Sanders. \nAustralian premiere of a powerful\, Grammy-nominated Double Bill by Irish composer\, Emma O’Halloran. \n6 – 13 March 7pm \nDuration: 2 hours including 20min interval. \nBeckett Theatre\, Malthouse \nTICKETS:
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-contemporary-opera-company-acoco-mary-motorhead-trade/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre
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SUMMARY:Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCo): Mary Motorhead | Trade
DESCRIPTION:These are beautifully crafted stories told in English/Irish\, with amplified electronic/classic instruments (10-piece band). Our Australian performers\, Emily Edmonds\, Christopher HIllier and Callum McGing are\, without exaggeration\, breathtaking in these roles. \nFor Melbourne audiences\, it is a rare chance to experience the cutting edge of new\, international opera\, up close\, in a theatre where every breath and every confession is in your ear. \nElaine Kelly\, twice Grammy-nominated Irish conductor (thanks to support for travel costs from Culture Ireland and the Celtic Club)\, is at the helm musically\, teaming up with Greta Nash\, award-winning Australian director\, to bring these stories to life on the Beckett stage. \nMARY MOTORHEAD\nLocked up for stabbing her husband in the head with a 12 inch carving knife\, the compelling monodrama Mary Motorhead invites us to hear Mary’s “secret history” – disappointments and betrayals that shaped her life. In her ACOCO debut as Mary\, Australian mezzo soprano Emily Edmonds faces the ugly side of life\, and invites audiences to examine their own secret histories. \nTRADEA clandestine meeting in a seedy hotel room between a ‘rent boy’ and his closeted client. The older man has blood on his shirt. In a cheap hotel room\, they wrestle with their own inner demons and need for each other. Leading Australian baritone Christopher Hillier portrays a family man whose world is crumbling\, determined to take charge of his future. Led by Grammy-nominated Irish conductor Elaine Kelly in her Australian debut\, Elaine is known for her expressive interpretations and innovative approach to contemporary opera\, bringing a powerful emotional depth to the stage. She describes Mary Motorhead and Trade as “devastating and beautiful at the same time”. \nWords by Emma & Mark O’Halloran\nMusic direction by Elaine Kelly (Ireland)\nStage direction by Linda Thompson AM\nFeaturing Emily Edmonds\, Christopher Hillier and amplified chamber orchestra. \nCo-commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects\, Irish National Opera\, Trinity Church Wall Street and Nancy and Barry Sanders. \nAustralian premiere of a powerful\, Grammy-nominated Double Bill by Irish composer\, Emma O’Halloran. \n6 – 13 March 7pm \nDuration: 2 hours including 20min interval. \nBeckett Theatre\, Malthouse \nTICKETS:
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-contemporary-opera-company-acoco-mary-motorhead-trade/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Malthouse Theatre
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SUMMARY:Reunited: An Evening with Stacey Alleaume and Hadleigh Adams
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of ACOCO and a 15-year journey to global stages.\nYou’re in for an extraordinary evening as Stacey Alleaume and Hadleigh Adams reunite on stage for the first time since 2009. This is a rare opportunity to experience the exquisite voices and artistry of these two international operatic talents live and up close. \nJoin the Australian Contemporary Opera Company in celebrating 15 years since their inaugural production\, which featured these remarkable artists. This milestone event will highlight their journeys from ACOCO’s stage to international acclaim\, illustrating the career-building power of providing professional roles and stage experiences for emerging talent. \nEnjoy superb artistry and engaging anecdotes from Stacey and Hadleigh\, accompanied by the exceptional pianist Coady Green. The program spans from classic bel canto to contemporary opera\, with a few delightful surprises. \nDon’t miss this exclusive Melbourne performance and be part of ACOCO’s 15-year celebration of artist-audience connection. \nSaturday 10 August 2024 7pm\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nPrimrose Potter Salon \nTICKETS: Standard $99 ($88 Concession)
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/reunited-an-evening-with-stacey-alleaume-and-hadleigh-adams/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:American Opera Double Bill
DESCRIPTION:An enlivening exploration of David Lang’s The Loser and Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s To Hell and Back.\nAustralian Contemporary Opera Co (ACOCo) are operatic storytellers for the 21st century. The award-winning ensemble Scheerdelivers world-class presentations of contemporary works that are praised for their imagination and excellence. \nAbout the concert\nIn this enlivening double bill\, ACOCo spotlights works by three visionary American composers: David Lang’s The Loser and Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s To Hell and Back. The Loser is a complex and unsettling piece about talent\, jealousy and genius\, based on the book by Thomas Bernhard and brought to life by Christopher Hillier and quartet. Riveting\, hopeful and unforgettable\, To Hell and Back is a ground-breaking dramatic work that combines modern Baroque orchestra\, opera and music theatre to explore the nature of challenging relationships and stars Dimity Shepherd and Desirée Frahn. \nPlease note\, The Loser references suicide and To Hell and Back has themes of family and domestic violence and may not be suitable for some audiences. \n\nMonday 3 October 2022 7pm; Melbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hour (incl. interval) \n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $49
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/american-opera-double-bill/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, Melbourne\, 3134\, Australia
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