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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: BMW Opera for All
DESCRIPTION:Opera’s most famous music — live under the open sky!\nGather your loved ones and get ready to head to Fed Square: you’re invited to a free concert in the beating heart of Melbourne’s CBD. \nBMW Opera for All is a global concert series that returns for its fourth year in 2026\, exclusive to Melbourne. \nHear thrilling high notes and stunning harmonies\, and experience the uplifting force of opera. This open air concert is performed by some of our brightest stars\, backed by a fabulous live orchestra featuring musicians from Orchestra Victoria. \nWe’ve put together a selection of the most popular arias in opera. There’ll be tunes familiar to everybody — both hardcore opera lovers and total newcomers — and perhaps a few new discoveries along the way. \nWe’ll be joined by the Australian Girls Choir\, who will perform a special prelude performance\, highlighting BMW’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by supporting arts and culture at a grassroots level. This performance will connect young\, aspiring artists with award-winning operatic talent\, embodying the spirit of creative collaboration. \nThere’s no better way to spend an evening in Melbourne. \nThe best part? It’s totally free\, and there’s no need to register for tickets in advance. \n\n\nSaturday 14 March \n6:30pm: Acknowledgement of Country Sung by Shauntai Abdul-Rahman\n6:40pm: Australian Girls Choir\n7:00pm: Opera Australia singers & Orchestra Victoria \n\n\n\nRunning time 1 hour and 30 minutes.\nVenue Fed Square Swanston St & Flinders St\, Melbourne\, VIC
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-bmw-opera-for-all-2/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Cnr Swanston and Flinders Streets\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Orpheus & Eurydice
DESCRIPTION:Fall into an ecstatic dream…or is it a nightmare?\nJourney to the underworld and back. Gluck’s heartbreaking opera follows the grieving Orpheus into the jaws of Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. He must complete his quest without looking back\, or lose Eurydice forever. \nAwe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in a genre-busting production\, a sell-out hit of the 2024 Sydney Festival. Projections seamlessly integrate surtitles into the action on stage\, as brilliant singers come together with the trailblazing circus artists of Circa\, one of Australia’s most successful cultural exports. \nIn this visually stunning production\, Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz has created a mesmerising experience\, exploring the intersection between love and death that is the beating heart of Orpheus & Eurydice. \nThe role of Orpheus demands vocal beauty and dramatic virtuosity\, and we’re delighted to bring the world’s best to your stage in extraordinary British countertenor Iestyn Davies. He performs opposite Australian soprano Samantha Clarke\, making her role debut singing both Eurydice and Amor under the baton of conductor Dane Lam. \n\n\n\n\n\nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles \n\n\n\nPlease note: This production contains infrequent partial nudity and some strobe lighting and flashing lights.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2–5 December 2025\, 7.30pm \n\nApproximately 80 minutes\, with no interval. \n\n\n\nRegent Theatre 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: $295 – $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-orpheus-eurydice/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Orpheus & Eurydice
DESCRIPTION:Fall into an ecstatic dream…or is it a nightmare?\nJourney to the underworld and back. Gluck’s heartbreaking opera follows the grieving Orpheus into the jaws of Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. He must complete his quest without looking back\, or lose Eurydice forever. \nAwe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in a genre-busting production\, a sell-out hit of the 2024 Sydney Festival. Projections seamlessly integrate surtitles into the action on stage\, as brilliant singers come together with the trailblazing circus artists of Circa\, one of Australia’s most successful cultural exports. \nIn this visually stunning production\, Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz has created a mesmerising experience\, exploring the intersection between love and death that is the beating heart of Orpheus & Eurydice. \nThe role of Orpheus demands vocal beauty and dramatic virtuosity\, and we’re delighted to bring the world’s best to your stage in extraordinary British countertenor Iestyn Davies. He performs opposite Australian soprano Samantha Clarke\, making her role debut singing both Eurydice and Amor under the baton of conductor Dane Lam. \n\n\n\n\n\nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles \n\n\n\nPlease note: This production contains infrequent partial nudity and some strobe lighting and flashing lights.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2–5 December 2025\, 7.30pm \n\nApproximately 80 minutes\, with no interval. \n\n\n\nRegent Theatre 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: $295 – $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-orpheus-eurydice/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Orpheus & Eurydice
DESCRIPTION:Fall into an ecstatic dream…or is it a nightmare?\nJourney to the underworld and back. Gluck’s heartbreaking opera follows the grieving Orpheus into the jaws of Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. He must complete his quest without looking back\, or lose Eurydice forever. \nAwe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in a genre-busting production\, a sell-out hit of the 2024 Sydney Festival. Projections seamlessly integrate surtitles into the action on stage\, as brilliant singers come together with the trailblazing circus artists of Circa\, one of Australia’s most successful cultural exports. \nIn this visually stunning production\, Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz has created a mesmerising experience\, exploring the intersection between love and death that is the beating heart of Orpheus & Eurydice. \nThe role of Orpheus demands vocal beauty and dramatic virtuosity\, and we’re delighted to bring the world’s best to your stage in extraordinary British countertenor Iestyn Davies. He performs opposite Australian soprano Samantha Clarke\, making her role debut singing both Eurydice and Amor under the baton of conductor Dane Lam. \n\n\n\n\n\nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles \n\n\n\nPlease note: This production contains infrequent partial nudity and some strobe lighting and flashing lights.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2–5 December 2025\, 7.30pm \n\nApproximately 80 minutes\, with no interval. \n\n\n\nRegent Theatre 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: $295 – $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-orpheus-eurydice/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Orpheus & Eurydice
DESCRIPTION:Fall into an ecstatic dream…or is it a nightmare?\nJourney to the underworld and back. Gluck’s heartbreaking opera follows the grieving Orpheus into the jaws of Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. He must complete his quest without looking back\, or lose Eurydice forever. \nAwe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in a genre-busting production\, a sell-out hit of the 2024 Sydney Festival. Projections seamlessly integrate surtitles into the action on stage\, as brilliant singers come together with the trailblazing circus artists of Circa\, one of Australia’s most successful cultural exports. \nIn this visually stunning production\, Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz has created a mesmerising experience\, exploring the intersection between love and death that is the beating heart of Orpheus & Eurydice. \nThe role of Orpheus demands vocal beauty and dramatic virtuosity\, and we’re delighted to bring the world’s best to your stage in extraordinary British countertenor Iestyn Davies. He performs opposite Australian soprano Samantha Clarke\, making her role debut singing both Eurydice and Amor under the baton of conductor Dane Lam. \n\n\n\n\n\nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles \n\n\n\nPlease note: This production contains infrequent partial nudity and some strobe lighting and flashing lights.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2–5 December 2025\, 7.30pm \n\nApproximately 80 minutes\, with no interval. \n\n\n\nRegent Theatre 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: $295 – $39
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-orpheus-eurydice/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Smuggler\, seductress\, risk-taker\, rebel.\nWho is this woman that turns every head?\nWhen Carmen meets Don José\, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom\, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy\, but first\, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust\, jealousy and spectacle. \nThis visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour\, tender love songs\, sensual dances\, massive choruses\, and always\, underneath\, the beating pulse of danger. \nOne of Australia’s great theatre directors\, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic\, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time\, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale\, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster. \nAustralian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role\, alongside Diego Torre and Abraham Breton as Don José. \n\n\n\nCarmen Danielle de Niese (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nSian Sharp (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nDon José Abraham Bretón (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nDiego Torre (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nEscamillo Phillip Rhodes (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nLuke Gabbedy (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nMicaëla Jennifer Black\nZuniga Richard Anderson\nEl Dancairo Alexander Hargreaves\nRemendado Virgilio Marino\nMorales Nathan Lay\nFrasquita Jane Ede\nMercedes Angela Hogan\nLillas Pastia Ruth Strutt\nOrchestra Orchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\n\n\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\nLanguage Performed in French with English surtitles.\n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains a racial slur\, adult themes\, including sexual references and graphic depictions of murder and violence against women.\nTICKETS; From $79
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Smuggler\, seductress\, risk-taker\, rebel.\nWho is this woman that turns every head?\nWhen Carmen meets Don José\, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom\, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy\, but first\, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust\, jealousy and spectacle. \nThis visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour\, tender love songs\, sensual dances\, massive choruses\, and always\, underneath\, the beating pulse of danger. \nOne of Australia’s great theatre directors\, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic\, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time\, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale\, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster. \nAustralian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role\, alongside Diego Torre and Abraham Breton as Don José. \n\n\n\nCarmen Danielle de Niese (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nSian Sharp (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nDon José Abraham Bretón (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nDiego Torre (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nEscamillo Phillip Rhodes (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nLuke Gabbedy (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nMicaëla Jennifer Black\nZuniga Richard Anderson\nEl Dancairo Alexander Hargreaves\nRemendado Virgilio Marino\nMorales Nathan Lay\nFrasquita Jane Ede\nMercedes Angela Hogan\nLillas Pastia Ruth Strutt\nOrchestra Orchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\n\n\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\nLanguage Performed in French with English surtitles.\n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains a racial slur\, adult themes\, including sexual references and graphic depictions of murder and violence against women.\nTICKETS; From $79
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Smuggler\, seductress\, risk-taker\, rebel.\nWho is this woman that turns every head?\nWhen Carmen meets Don José\, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom\, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy\, but first\, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust\, jealousy and spectacle. \nThis visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour\, tender love songs\, sensual dances\, massive choruses\, and always\, underneath\, the beating pulse of danger. \nOne of Australia’s great theatre directors\, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic\, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time\, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale\, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster. \nAustralian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role\, alongside Diego Torre and Abraham Breton as Don José. \n\n\n\nCarmen Danielle de Niese (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nSian Sharp (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nDon José Abraham Bretón (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nDiego Torre (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nEscamillo Phillip Rhodes (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nLuke Gabbedy (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nMicaëla Jennifer Black\nZuniga Richard Anderson\nEl Dancairo Alexander Hargreaves\nRemendado Virgilio Marino\nMorales Nathan Lay\nFrasquita Jane Ede\nMercedes Angela Hogan\nLillas Pastia Ruth Strutt\nOrchestra Orchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\n\n\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\nLanguage Performed in French with English surtitles.\n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains a racial slur\, adult themes\, including sexual references and graphic depictions of murder and violence against women.\nTICKETS; From $79
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Smuggler\, seductress\, risk-taker\, rebel.\nWho is this woman that turns every head?\nWhen Carmen meets Don José\, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom\, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy\, but first\, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust\, jealousy and spectacle. \nThis visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour\, tender love songs\, sensual dances\, massive choruses\, and always\, underneath\, the beating pulse of danger. \nOne of Australia’s great theatre directors\, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic\, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time\, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale\, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster. \nAustralian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role\, alongside Diego Torre and Abraham Breton as Don José. \n\n\n\nCarmen Danielle de Niese (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nSian Sharp (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nDon José Abraham Bretón (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nDiego Torre (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nEscamillo Phillip Rhodes (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nLuke Gabbedy (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nMicaëla Jennifer Black\nZuniga Richard Anderson\nEl Dancairo Alexander Hargreaves\nRemendado Virgilio Marino\nMorales Nathan Lay\nFrasquita Jane Ede\nMercedes Angela Hogan\nLillas Pastia Ruth Strutt\nOrchestra Orchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\n\n\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\nLanguage Performed in French with English surtitles.\n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains a racial slur\, adult themes\, including sexual references and graphic depictions of murder and violence against women.\nTICKETS; From $79
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T193000
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Smuggler\, seductress\, risk-taker\, rebel.\nWho is this woman that turns every head?\nWhen Carmen meets Don José\, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom\, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy\, but first\, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust\, jealousy and spectacle. \nThis visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour\, tender love songs\, sensual dances\, massive choruses\, and always\, underneath\, the beating pulse of danger. \nOne of Australia’s great theatre directors\, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic\, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time\, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale\, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster. \nAustralian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role\, alongside Diego Torre and Abraham Breton as Don José. \n\n\n\nCarmen Danielle de Niese (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nSian Sharp (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nDon José Abraham Bretón (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nDiego Torre (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nEscamillo Phillip Rhodes (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nLuke Gabbedy (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nMicaëla Jennifer Black\nZuniga Richard Anderson\nEl Dancairo Alexander Hargreaves\nRemendado Virgilio Marino\nMorales Nathan Lay\nFrasquita Jane Ede\nMercedes Angela Hogan\nLillas Pastia Ruth Strutt\nOrchestra Orchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\n\n\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\nLanguage Performed in French with English surtitles.\n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains a racial slur\, adult themes\, including sexual references and graphic depictions of murder and violence against women.\nTICKETS; From $79
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Smuggler\, seductress\, risk-taker\, rebel.\nWho is this woman that turns every head?\nWhen Carmen meets Don José\, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom\, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy\, but first\, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust\, jealousy and spectacle. \nThis visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour\, tender love songs\, sensual dances\, massive choruses\, and always\, underneath\, the beating pulse of danger. \nOne of Australia’s great theatre directors\, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic\, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time\, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale\, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster. \nAustralian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role\, alongside Diego Torre and Abraham Breton as Don José. \n\n\n\nCarmen Danielle de Niese (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nSian Sharp (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nDon José Abraham Bretón (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nDiego Torre (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nEscamillo Phillip Rhodes (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nLuke Gabbedy (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nMicaëla Jennifer Black\nZuniga Richard Anderson\nEl Dancairo Alexander Hargreaves\nRemendado Virgilio Marino\nMorales Nathan Lay\nFrasquita Jane Ede\nMercedes Angela Hogan\nLillas Pastia Ruth Strutt\nOrchestra Orchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\n\n\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\nLanguage Performed in French with English surtitles.\n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains a racial slur\, adult themes\, including sexual references and graphic depictions of murder and violence against women.\nTICKETS; From $79
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen/2025-11-17/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251116T193000
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Smuggler\, seductress\, risk-taker\, rebel.\nWho is this woman that turns every head?\nWhen Carmen meets Don José\, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom\, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy\, but first\, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust\, jealousy and spectacle. \nThis visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour\, tender love songs\, sensual dances\, massive choruses\, and always\, underneath\, the beating pulse of danger. \nOne of Australia’s great theatre directors\, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic\, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time\, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale\, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster. \nAustralian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role\, alongside Diego Torre and Abraham Breton as Don José. \n\n\n\nCarmen Danielle de Niese (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nSian Sharp (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nDon José Abraham Bretón (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nDiego Torre (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nEscamillo Phillip Rhodes (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nLuke Gabbedy (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nMicaëla Jennifer Black\nZuniga Richard Anderson\nEl Dancairo Alexander Hargreaves\nRemendado Virgilio Marino\nMorales Nathan Lay\nFrasquita Jane Ede\nMercedes Angela Hogan\nLillas Pastia Ruth Strutt\nOrchestra Orchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\n\n\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\nLanguage Performed in French with English surtitles.\n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains a racial slur\, adult themes\, including sexual references and graphic depictions of murder and violence against women.\nTICKETS; From $79
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T222000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20251114T113445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T122240Z
UID:10017573-1763235000-1763245200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Smuggler\, seductress\, risk-taker\, rebel.\nWho is this woman that turns every head?\nWhen Carmen meets Don José\, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom\, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy\, but first\, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust\, jealousy and spectacle. \nThis visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour\, tender love songs\, sensual dances\, massive choruses\, and always\, underneath\, the beating pulse of danger. \nOne of Australia’s great theatre directors\, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic\, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time\, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale\, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster. \nAustralian opera sensation Danielle de Niese and Sian Sharp share the iconic title role\, alongside Diego Torre and Abraham Breton as Don José. \n\n\n\nCarmen Danielle de Niese (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nSian Sharp (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nDon José Abraham Bretón (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nDiego Torre (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nEscamillo Phillip Rhodes (15\, 18\, 20\, 22\, 25 Nov)\nLuke Gabbedy (17\, 19\, 21\, 24 Nov)\nMicaëla Jennifer Black\nZuniga Richard Anderson\nEl Dancairo Alexander Hargreaves\nRemendado Virgilio Marino\nMorales Nathan Lay\nFrasquita Jane Ede\nMercedes Angela Hogan\nLillas Pastia Ruth Strutt\nOrchestra Orchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\n\n\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\nLanguage Performed in French with English surtitles.\n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains a racial slur\, adult themes\, including sexual references and graphic depictions of murder and violence against women.\nTICKETS; From $79
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-carmen/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20251031T062800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T063014Z
UID:10017556-1762371000-1762380900@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Barber of Seville
DESCRIPTION:Beyond haircuts and beard trims\, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro!\nAlmaviva is wealthy\, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty\, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! \nEnter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp as his razors. He sets to work to unite the young lovers in an evening of disguises and duplicity. \nThis rollicking\, laugh-out-loud comedy took a young Rossini just 13 days to write. Playful energy sparkles through as many famous tunes as you can pack into two-and-a-half hours. \nA cast of great voices and high spirits play among a marvellous set of cartoonish proportions — a world inspired by 1920s silent films\, featuring a life-size doll’s house as its centrepiece. \nAustralian Figaros Samuel Dundas and Simon Meadows lead some of our best comic talents in this side-splitting romp through Seville. \nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles.\nigaro Samuel Dundas (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Simon Meadows (1 & 4 Nov)\nRosina Helen Sherman (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Emily Edmonds (1 & 4 Nov)\nCount Almaviva Shanul Sharma (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); John Longmuir (1 & 4 Nov)\nDr Bartolo Andrew Moran (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Shane Lowrencev (1 & 4 Nov)\nDon Basilio David Parkin\nBerta Jane Ede\nOrchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains gunshots and strobe lighting effects.\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-barber-of-seville/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20251031T062800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T063014Z
UID:10017555-1762284600-1762294500@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Barber of Seville
DESCRIPTION:Beyond haircuts and beard trims\, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro!\nAlmaviva is wealthy\, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty\, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! \nEnter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp as his razors. He sets to work to unite the young lovers in an evening of disguises and duplicity. \nThis rollicking\, laugh-out-loud comedy took a young Rossini just 13 days to write. Playful energy sparkles through as many famous tunes as you can pack into two-and-a-half hours. \nA cast of great voices and high spirits play among a marvellous set of cartoonish proportions — a world inspired by 1920s silent films\, featuring a life-size doll’s house as its centrepiece. \nAustralian Figaros Samuel Dundas and Simon Meadows lead some of our best comic talents in this side-splitting romp through Seville. \nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles.\nigaro Samuel Dundas (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Simon Meadows (1 & 4 Nov)\nRosina Helen Sherman (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Emily Edmonds (1 & 4 Nov)\nCount Almaviva Shanul Sharma (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); John Longmuir (1 & 4 Nov)\nDr Bartolo Andrew Moran (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Shane Lowrencev (1 & 4 Nov)\nDon Basilio David Parkin\nBerta Jane Ede\nOrchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains gunshots and strobe lighting effects.\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-barber-of-seville/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251103T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20251031T062800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T063014Z
UID:10017554-1762198200-1762208100@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Barber of Seville
DESCRIPTION:Beyond haircuts and beard trims\, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro!\nAlmaviva is wealthy\, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty\, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! \nEnter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp as his razors. He sets to work to unite the young lovers in an evening of disguises and duplicity. \nThis rollicking\, laugh-out-loud comedy took a young Rossini just 13 days to write. Playful energy sparkles through as many famous tunes as you can pack into two-and-a-half hours. \nA cast of great voices and high spirits play among a marvellous set of cartoonish proportions — a world inspired by 1920s silent films\, featuring a life-size doll’s house as its centrepiece. \nAustralian Figaros Samuel Dundas and Simon Meadows lead some of our best comic talents in this side-splitting romp through Seville. \nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles.\nigaro Samuel Dundas (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Simon Meadows (1 & 4 Nov)\nRosina Helen Sherman (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Emily Edmonds (1 & 4 Nov)\nCount Almaviva Shanul Sharma (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); John Longmuir (1 & 4 Nov)\nDr Bartolo Andrew Moran (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Shane Lowrencev (1 & 4 Nov)\nDon Basilio David Parkin\nBerta Jane Ede\nOrchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains gunshots and strobe lighting effects.\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-barber-of-seville/2025-11-03/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20251031T062800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T063014Z
UID:10017553-1762025400-1762035300@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Barber of Seville
DESCRIPTION:Beyond haircuts and beard trims\, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro!\nAlmaviva is wealthy\, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty\, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! \nEnter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp as his razors. He sets to work to unite the young lovers in an evening of disguises and duplicity. \nThis rollicking\, laugh-out-loud comedy took a young Rossini just 13 days to write. Playful energy sparkles through as many famous tunes as you can pack into two-and-a-half hours. \nA cast of great voices and high spirits play among a marvellous set of cartoonish proportions — a world inspired by 1920s silent films\, featuring a life-size doll’s house as its centrepiece. \nAustralian Figaros Samuel Dundas and Simon Meadows lead some of our best comic talents in this side-splitting romp through Seville. \nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles.\nigaro Samuel Dundas (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Simon Meadows (1 & 4 Nov)\nRosina Helen Sherman (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Emily Edmonds (1 & 4 Nov)\nCount Almaviva Shanul Sharma (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); John Longmuir (1 & 4 Nov)\nDr Bartolo Andrew Moran (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Shane Lowrencev (1 & 4 Nov)\nDon Basilio David Parkin\nBerta Jane Ede\nOrchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains gunshots and strobe lighting effects.\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-barber-of-seville/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20251031T062800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T063014Z
UID:10017552-1761939000-1761948900@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Barber of Seville
DESCRIPTION:Beyond haircuts and beard trims\, this canny barber is the city’s matchmaking maestro!\nAlmaviva is wealthy\, stealthy and head over heels. Rosina is witty\, pretty and just as smitten. She’s also inconveniently betrothed. They need a plan. Time to call on: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro! \nEnter the friendly neighbourhood barber with wits and tricks as sharp as his razors. He sets to work to unite the young lovers in an evening of disguises and duplicity. \nThis rollicking\, laugh-out-loud comedy took a young Rossini just 13 days to write. Playful energy sparkles through as many famous tunes as you can pack into two-and-a-half hours. \nA cast of great voices and high spirits play among a marvellous set of cartoonish proportions — a world inspired by 1920s silent films\, featuring a life-size doll’s house as its centrepiece. \nAustralian Figaros Samuel Dundas and Simon Meadows lead some of our best comic talents in this side-splitting romp through Seville. \nPerformed in Italian with English surtitles.\nigaro Samuel Dundas (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Simon Meadows (1 & 4 Nov)\nRosina Helen Sherman (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Emily Edmonds (1 & 4 Nov)\nCount Almaviva Shanul Sharma (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); John Longmuir (1 & 4 Nov)\nDr Bartolo Andrew Moran (31 Oct\, 3 & 5 Nov); Shane Lowrencev (1 & 4 Nov)\nDon Basilio David Parkin\nBerta Jane Ede\nOrchestra Victoria\n\nOpera Australia Chorus \n\n\nRunning time Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes\, including one interval.\n\n\nPlease note This production contains gunshots and strobe lighting effects.\nRegent Theatre\, 191 Collins St\, Melbourne
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-barber-of-seville/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250527T073243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
UID:10016916-1748719800-1748728800@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:   Opera Australia & JONES Theatrical Group \n\n\n\nTwo legendary love stories. One unforgettable journey. HADESTOWN is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. \nWinner of 8 Tony® Awards and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album\, this “genre-defying musical sensation” (Time Out) brings myth to life with a unique blend of jazz\, blues\, and indie rock music. \nSeen by five million fans worldwide\, HADESTOWN will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, as it intertwines two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nLeading the stellar cast is multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes. Joining her is Abigail Adriano as Eurydice\, Noah Mullins as Orpheus\, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone\, Adrian Tamburini as Hades and Sarah Murr\, Jennifer Trijo and Imani Williams as The Fates. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. HADESTOWN invites you to come see how the world could be. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. Come see how the world could be at HADESTOWN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio Described Performance – Wednesday 28 May 7:30pm
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town-2/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250527T073243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
UID:10016915-1748633400-1748642400@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:   Opera Australia & JONES Theatrical Group \n\n\n\nTwo legendary love stories. One unforgettable journey. HADESTOWN is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. \nWinner of 8 Tony® Awards and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album\, this “genre-defying musical sensation” (Time Out) brings myth to life with a unique blend of jazz\, blues\, and indie rock music. \nSeen by five million fans worldwide\, HADESTOWN will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, as it intertwines two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nLeading the stellar cast is multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes. Joining her is Abigail Adriano as Eurydice\, Noah Mullins as Orpheus\, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone\, Adrian Tamburini as Hades and Sarah Murr\, Jennifer Trijo and Imani Williams as The Fates. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. HADESTOWN invites you to come see how the world could be. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. Come see how the world could be at HADESTOWN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio Described Performance – Wednesday 28 May 7:30pm
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town-2/2025-05-30/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250527T073243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
UID:10016914-1748547000-1748556000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:   Opera Australia & JONES Theatrical Group \n\n\n\nTwo legendary love stories. One unforgettable journey. HADESTOWN is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. \nWinner of 8 Tony® Awards and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album\, this “genre-defying musical sensation” (Time Out) brings myth to life with a unique blend of jazz\, blues\, and indie rock music. \nSeen by five million fans worldwide\, HADESTOWN will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, as it intertwines two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nLeading the stellar cast is multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes. Joining her is Abigail Adriano as Eurydice\, Noah Mullins as Orpheus\, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone\, Adrian Tamburini as Hades and Sarah Murr\, Jennifer Trijo and Imani Williams as The Fates. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. HADESTOWN invites you to come see how the world could be. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. Come see how the world could be at HADESTOWN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio Described Performance – Wednesday 28 May 7:30pm
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town-2/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250527T073243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
UID:10016913-1748460600-1748469600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:   Opera Australia & JONES Theatrical Group \n\n\n\nTwo legendary love stories. One unforgettable journey. HADESTOWN is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. \nWinner of 8 Tony® Awards and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album\, this “genre-defying musical sensation” (Time Out) brings myth to life with a unique blend of jazz\, blues\, and indie rock music. \nSeen by five million fans worldwide\, HADESTOWN will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, as it intertwines two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nLeading the stellar cast is multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes. Joining her is Abigail Adriano as Eurydice\, Noah Mullins as Orpheus\, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone\, Adrian Tamburini as Hades and Sarah Murr\, Jennifer Trijo and Imani Williams as The Fates. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. HADESTOWN invites you to come see how the world could be. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. Come see how the world could be at HADESTOWN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio Described Performance – Wednesday 28 May 7:30pm
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town-2/2025-05-28/2/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250527T073243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
UID:10016912-1748437200-1748446200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:   Opera Australia & JONES Theatrical Group \n\n\n\nTwo legendary love stories. One unforgettable journey. HADESTOWN is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. \nWinner of 8 Tony® Awards and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album\, this “genre-defying musical sensation” (Time Out) brings myth to life with a unique blend of jazz\, blues\, and indie rock music. \nSeen by five million fans worldwide\, HADESTOWN will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, as it intertwines two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nLeading the stellar cast is multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes. Joining her is Abigail Adriano as Eurydice\, Noah Mullins as Orpheus\, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone\, Adrian Tamburini as Hades and Sarah Murr\, Jennifer Trijo and Imani Williams as The Fates. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. HADESTOWN invites you to come see how the world could be. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. Come see how the world could be at HADESTOWN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio Described Performance – Wednesday 28 May 7:30pm
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town-2/2025-05-28/1/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250527T073243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
UID:10016911-1748372400-1748383200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:   Opera Australia & JONES Theatrical Group \n\n\n\nTwo legendary love stories. One unforgettable journey. HADESTOWN is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. \nWinner of 8 Tony® Awards and a Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album\, this “genre-defying musical sensation” (Time Out) brings myth to life with a unique blend of jazz\, blues\, and indie rock music. \nSeen by five million fans worldwide\, HADESTOWN will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, as it intertwines two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nLeading the stellar cast is multi-ARIA Award-winning artist Christine Anu as Hermes. Joining her is Abigail Adriano as Eurydice\, Noah Mullins as Orpheus\, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone\, Adrian Tamburini as Hades and Sarah Murr\, Jennifer Trijo and Imani Williams as The Fates. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. HADESTOWN invites you to come see how the world could be. \nAn epic journey of love\, hope and sacrifice awaits. Come see how the world could be at HADESTOWN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio Described Performance – Wednesday 28 May 7:30pm
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town-2/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T173000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250523T071727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T071727Z
UID:10016899-1748185200-1748194200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Hadestown is a defiantly hopeful theatrical experience that will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, intertwining two mythic love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nHadestown invites you to imagine how the world could be. \n\n\nFrom May 2025 \nApproximately 2 hours and 30 minutes\, including one interval. \n\n\n\n\nHer Majesty’s Theatre 219 Exhibition St\, Melbourne \nTICKETS: $58 – $199 \n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This production contains strobe-like effects throughout.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T071727Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Hadestown is a defiantly hopeful theatrical experience that will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, intertwining two mythic love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nHadestown invites you to imagine how the world could be. \n\n\nFrom May 2025 \nApproximately 2 hours and 30 minutes\, including one interval. \n\n\n\n\nHer Majesty’s Theatre 219 Exhibition St\, Melbourne \nTICKETS: $58 – $199 \n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This production contains strobe-like effects throughout.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town/2025-05-24/2/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250523T071727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T071727Z
UID:10016897-1748095200-1748104200@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Hadestown is a defiantly hopeful theatrical experience that will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, intertwining two mythic love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nHadestown invites you to imagine how the world could be. \n\n\nFrom May 2025 \nApproximately 2 hours and 30 minutes\, including one interval. \n\n\n\n\nHer Majesty’s Theatre 219 Exhibition St\, Melbourne \nTICKETS: $58 – $199 \n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This production contains strobe-like effects throughout.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town/2025-05-24/1/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250523T071727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T071727Z
UID:10016896-1748028600-1748037600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Hades Town
DESCRIPTION:Hadestown is a defiantly hopeful theatrical experience that will take you on a journey to the underworld and back\, intertwining two mythic love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. \nHadestown invites you to imagine how the world could be. \n\n\nFrom May 2025 \nApproximately 2 hours and 30 minutes\, including one interval. \n\n\n\n\nHer Majesty’s Theatre 219 Exhibition St\, Melbourne \nTICKETS: $58 – $199 \n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This production contains strobe-like effects throughout.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-hades-town/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250410T132628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T132628Z
UID:10016812-1746280800-1746288000@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Verdi Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A tribute to Verdi’s musical splendour with opera stars Nicole Car\, Étienne Dupuis and Paul O’Neill. \n\n\n\n\nPrepare your heart for the greatest of emotions. \nFollowing our sold-out Puccini Gala in 2024\, we’re paying tribute to another Italian opera great: Giuseppe Verdi. Hear music from his most famous operas\, alongside some rarely performed pieces in these very special concerts. \nVerdi is one of opera’s most influential and beloved composers\, who brought some of the most moving stories ever written to the stage: from the soaring\, tragic romance of La Traviata\, to the dark melodrama of Rigoletto and the epic Don Carlo. He set these stories to music of unsurpassed beauty. \nAustralian opera superstar Nicole Car is celebrated across the world for her golden\, honey-hued voice and magnetic stage presence. She returns to her hometown with French-Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis\, Nicole’s husband and an opera superstar in his own right and celebrated Australian tenor Paul O’Neill. \nWith Orchestra Victoria out of the pit and on the stage of Hamer Hall\, you’ll hear every rich detail in Verdi’s luscious orchestrations and feel the force of his unforgettable melodies. \nThe song list includes: \nOverture – The Force of Destiny \nTacea la notte – Il Trovatore\nTacea la notte … Deserto sulla terra …. Infida! … Qual voce! – Il Trovatore\nDi quella pira – Il Trovatore\nCome in quest’ora bruna – Simon Boccanegra\nLa donna è mobile – Rigoletto\nInvano Alvaro – The Force of Destiny\nPace\, pace mio dio – The Force of Destiny\nInterval \nOverture – Nabucco \nA tal colpa – A Masked Ball \nMorrò\, ma prima in grazia – A Masked Ball\nAlzati\, la tuo fioglio … Eri tu – A Masked Ball\nÉ lui! Desso\, l’infante! – Don Carlo\nPer me giunto … O carlo\, ascolta. – Don Carlo\nTu che le vanita – Don Carlo \nThe song list is subject to change without notice. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 30 April 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 3 May 2:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including 20 minute interval) \nHamer Hall \n$65 – $189
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-verdi-gala-concert/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T100232
CREATED:20250410T132628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T132628Z
UID:10016811-1746041400-1746048600@classicmelbourne.com.au
SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Verdi Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A tribute to Verdi’s musical splendour with opera stars Nicole Car\, Étienne Dupuis and Paul O’Neill. \n\n\n\n\nPrepare your heart for the greatest of emotions. \nFollowing our sold-out Puccini Gala in 2024\, we’re paying tribute to another Italian opera great: Giuseppe Verdi. Hear music from his most famous operas\, alongside some rarely performed pieces in these very special concerts. \nVerdi is one of opera’s most influential and beloved composers\, who brought some of the most moving stories ever written to the stage: from the soaring\, tragic romance of La Traviata\, to the dark melodrama of Rigoletto and the epic Don Carlo. He set these stories to music of unsurpassed beauty. \nAustralian opera superstar Nicole Car is celebrated across the world for her golden\, honey-hued voice and magnetic stage presence. She returns to her hometown with French-Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis\, Nicole’s husband and an opera superstar in his own right and celebrated Australian tenor Paul O’Neill. \nWith Orchestra Victoria out of the pit and on the stage of Hamer Hall\, you’ll hear every rich detail in Verdi’s luscious orchestrations and feel the force of his unforgettable melodies. \nThe song list includes: \nOverture – The Force of Destiny \nTacea la notte – Il Trovatore\nTacea la notte … Deserto sulla terra …. Infida! … Qual voce! – Il Trovatore\nDi quella pira – Il Trovatore\nCome in quest’ora bruna – Simon Boccanegra\nLa donna è mobile – Rigoletto\nInvano Alvaro – The Force of Destiny\nPace\, pace mio dio – The Force of Destiny\nInterval \nOverture – Nabucco \nA tal colpa – A Masked Ball \nMorrò\, ma prima in grazia – A Masked Ball\nAlzati\, la tuo fioglio … Eri tu – A Masked Ball\nÉ lui! Desso\, l’infante! – Don Carlo\nPer me giunto … O carlo\, ascolta. – Don Carlo\nTu che le vanita – Don Carlo \nThe song list is subject to change without notice. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 30 April 7:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday 3 May 2:00 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including 20 minute interval) \nHamer Hall \n$65 – $189
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-verdi-gala-concert/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
GEO:-37.8136276;144.9630576
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