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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T222000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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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/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Regent Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T221500
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251103T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
CREATED:20251031T062800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T063014Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T221500
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T063014Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
CREATED:20250527T073243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T220000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
CREATED:20250527T073243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T073446Z
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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
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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
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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/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
CREATED:20250523T071727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T071727Z
UID:10016898-1748115000-1748124000@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/2025-05-24/2/
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:20260508T112637
CREATED:20250523T071727Z
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/2025-05-24/1/
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:20260508T112637
CREATED:20250523T071727Z
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/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Her Majesty’s Theatre\, Melbourne
GEO:-37.814107;144.96328
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
CREATED:20250410T132628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T132628Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T024717Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: BMW Opera for All
DESCRIPTION:Opera’s most famous music — live under a summer 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 to Australia for its third year in 2025\, 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. \nFor the first time\, the event will introduce an exciting new edition – a prelude performance by the Australian Girls Choir\, 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 a summer evening in Melbourne. \nThe best part? It’s totally free\, and there’s no need to register for tickets in advance. \n\n\nSaturday\, 1 February 2025 \n5pm Australian Girls Choir\n6pm Opera Australia singers and Orchestra Victoria \n\n\n\n\nFed Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\, Melbourne\, VIC  \n\n\n\n\nTwo hours including an interval.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-bmw-opera-for-all/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Cnr Swanston and Flinders St\, Melbourne
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T183000
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia – Freddie De Tommaso: Il Tenore in Concert
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s most exciting new tenors makes his Australian debut.\nFreddie De Tommaso shot to fame in December 2021\, when he jumped into the principal role of Cavaradossi in Tosca at London’s Royal Opera House. At 28\, he became the youngest singer to ever perform the role on the iconic stage. \nIn the years since\, the British-Italian tenor has cemented his place at the very top of the operatic world\, with performances at Europe’s most prestigious opera houses. \nPerforming in Melbourne for the first time\, this is your chance to hear the young tenor praised as a ‘vocal phenomenon’ and one of the greatest opera singers working in the Italian tradition. \nSee for yourself why De Tommaso is winning plaudits and fans the world over in this historic Australian debut. \nSunday 18 August 2024 5pm\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nTICKETS: Premium $149 ($134 Concession); A reserve $121 ($108 Concession); B reserve $98 ($88 Concession); C reserve $69 ($62 Concession); D reserve $49 ($44 Concession)\nSTUDENT Premium $134; A reserve $108; B reserve $88; C reserve $62
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-freddie-de-tommaso-il-tenore-in-concert/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240727T152000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Puccini Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A star-studded celebration of some of opera’s most moving music. \nItalian composer Giacomo Puccini was opera’s defining force at the turn of the 20th century. His operas reach deep into your soul and transform you through their humanity and beautiful music. \nAnd they’re still amongst the most-performed today: La Bohème\, Turandot\, Tosca and Madama Butterfly. \nNo other composer captures the rush of true love\, the thrill of discovering something new\, or the force of tragedy like Puccini. \n2024 marks the centenary of the great composer’s passing. To celebrate his contribution to opera\, we’re performing a concert of his finest music. \nHomegrown superstar Nicole Car and internationally renowned tenor\, Young Woo Kim\, are joined by a fabulous cast of singers\, including Peter Coleman-Wright AO and Julie Lea Goodwin. \nSwoon to the arias and duets you know and love\, alongside lesser-known gems from his extraordinary operas\, performed by some of our greatest singers along with the extraordinary Orchestra Victoria. \nProgram\nThe song list includes*: \nPrelude to Act 1 – La Fanciulla del West\nCh’ella mi creda – La Fanciulla del West\nO mio babbino caro – Gianni Schicchi\nUn bel di – Madama Butterfly\nIntermezzo – Madama Butterfly\nTrio – Madama Butterfly\nAddio fiorito asil – Madama Butterfly\nO soave fanciulla – La Bohème\nQuando m’en vo – La Bohème\nAct 3 scene – La Bohème \nInterval \nDonna non vidi mai – Manon Lescaut\nPoichè tu vuoi saper – Manon Lescaut\nAct 3 Intermezzo – Manon Lescaut\nSola\, perduta\, abbandonata – Manon Lescaut\nIntermezzo – Suor Angelica\nChi il bel sogno – La Rondine\nAct 1 duet – Tosca\nAct 2 scene – Tosca\nVissi d’arte – Tosca\nE lucevan le stelle – Tosca\nTu che di gel sei cinta – Turandot\nNessun dorma – Turandot \n*Note: The song list is subject to change without notice \nThursday 25 Jul7:30 PM; Saturday 27 Jul1:00 PM\nRunning Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes\, including one interval.\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nPrice range\nChildren under the age of 15 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) at all times.: Standard$69.00 – $229.00\nChild $35.00 – $229.00; Student & Pensioner$ 62.00 – $206.00; Group 8+ $58.00 – $169.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-puccini-gala-concert/2024-07-27/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T222000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
CREATED:20240724T040138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T040138Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Breaking the Waves
DESCRIPTION:You have a golden heart\, sometimes too golden\, too good. And who am I to warn you of living a life too honest\, too true? \nLars von Trier’s 1996 film about a young woman’s shocking sacrifices for her husband was an immediate sensation on its premiere\, winning the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival. The story of the devout Bess McNeill\, and the stormy Scottish Highland community she belongs to\, resonates deeply with audiences and is now a powerful new opera for our times. \nBess has fallen for Jan\, a handsome foreigner and oil rig worker. Soon after their wedding\, Jan survives a serious accident that sees him paralysed. Bess’s marital vows and unwavering love are put to the test when her husband asks her to sleep with other men and tell him of her sexual activities. Jan’s request puts Bess at odds with her fiercely religious community\, setting in motion a disastrous series of events. \nAs von Trier breaks open the extreme emotional possibilities of cinema\, so does Missy Mazzoli with opera. \nDubbed by Time Out as “Brooklyn’s post-millennial Mozart”\, Mazzoli is one of the most exciting composers working anywhere in the world. Her adaptation of von Trier’s film has been acclaimed as one of the 21st century’s best operas. \nThe film’s unsettling silence becomes a roar of emotion in Mazzoli’s score. The suffocating\, revealing close-ups become richly textured arias. \nAustralian conductor Jessica Cottis and Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director Anne-Louise Sarks bring Bess’s story to life in this semi-staged production. \nThe cast is led by the superb Jennifer Black as Bess. Australian-raised baritone Duncan Rock plays Jan\, reprising his acclaimed performance from the opera’s European premiere at Edinburgh International Festival. \nFriday 26 July 7:30 PM\nSunday 28 July CANCELLED\nRunning Time: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one interval. \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: Standard$69.00 – $199.00\nChild$34.00 – $179\nStudent & Pensioner$62.00 – $179.00\nGroup 8+$58.00 – $169.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-breaking-the-waves/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T215000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
CREATED:20240724T034932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T035104Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: The Puccini Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:A star-studded celebration of some of opera’s most moving music. \nItalian composer Giacomo Puccini was opera’s defining force at the turn of the 20th century. His operas reach deep into your soul and transform you through their humanity and beautiful music. \nAnd they’re still amongst the most-performed today: La Bohème\, Turandot\, Tosca and Madama Butterfly. \nNo other composer captures the rush of true love\, the thrill of discovering something new\, or the force of tragedy like Puccini. \n2024 marks the centenary of the great composer’s passing. To celebrate his contribution to opera\, we’re performing a concert of his finest music. \nHomegrown superstar Nicole Car and internationally renowned tenor\, Young Woo Kim\, are joined by a fabulous cast of singers\, including Peter Coleman-Wright AO and Julie Lea Goodwin. \nSwoon to the arias and duets you know and love\, alongside lesser-known gems from his extraordinary operas\, performed by some of our greatest singers along with the extraordinary Orchestra Victoria. \nProgram\nThe song list includes*: \nPrelude to Act 1 – La Fanciulla del West\nCh’ella mi creda – La Fanciulla del West\nO mio babbino caro – Gianni Schicchi\nUn bel di – Madama Butterfly\nIntermezzo – Madama Butterfly\nTrio – Madama Butterfly\nAddio fiorito asil – Madama Butterfly\nO soave fanciulla – La Bohème\nQuando m’en vo – La Bohème\nAct 3 scene – La Bohème \nInterval \nDonna non vidi mai – Manon Lescaut\nPoichè tu vuoi saper – Manon Lescaut\nAct 3 Intermezzo – Manon Lescaut\nSola\, perduta\, abbandonata – Manon Lescaut\nIntermezzo – Suor Angelica\nChi il bel sogno – La Rondine\nAct 1 duet – Tosca\nAct 2 scene – Tosca\nVissi d’arte – Tosca\nE lucevan le stelle – Tosca\nTu che di gel sei cinta – Turandot\nNessun dorma – Turandot \n*Note: The song list is subject to change without notice \nThursday 25 Jul7:30 PM; Saturday 27 Jul1:00 PM\nRunning Time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes\, including one interval.\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nPrice range\nChildren under the age of 15 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) at all times.: Standard$69.00 – $229.00\nChild $35.00 – $229.00; Student & Pensioner$ 62.00 – $206.00; Group 8+ $58.00 – $169.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-the-puccini-gala-concert/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240525T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240525T221000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112637
CREATED:20240524T124814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T124826Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard-2-2/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard-2/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Opera Australia: Sunset Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:“And now\, Mr. DeMille\, I’m ready for my close-up…”\nMusical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece. \nSunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Having been discarded by Hollywood with the advent of “talkies”\, legendary silent movie star Norma Desmond is tortured by her longing for a return to the big screen. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in a dramatic chance encounter\, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. \nNorma Desmond is one of musical theatre’s greatest roles and it requires a true legend to fill her shoes. Sarah Brightman is the iconic artist who originated the role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on Broadway. Since then\, she has become the world’s best-selling soprano\, topping the charts across the world. \nThis historic theatre event marks her first theatrical role in almost three decades. \nJoining Sarah Brightman is Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis\, Robert Grubb as Max Von Mayerling\, Ashleigh Rubenach as Betty Schaefer\, and Silvie Paladino in the role of Norma Desmond at certain performances. \nThis brand-new production features stunning sets and costumes\, evoking the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. The thrillingly atmospheric score features the hits ‘With One Look’\, ‘The Perfect Year’\, and the anthemic ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’. \n\n\nFrom 21 May 2024 \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes\, including one interval. \nPrincess Theatre 163 Spring St\, Melbourne \n\n\n\n\nPerformed in English. \n\n\n\nRUNNING TIME\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nPlease note The role of Norma Desmond will be played by Sarah Brightman on Wednesday–Sunday evenings and Saturday matinees. This role will be played by Silvie Paladino on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances. The appearance of any artist cannot be guaranteed as it is always subject to illness and leave arrangements.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/opera-australia-sunset-boulevard/
LOCATION:Princess Theatre\, 163 Spring St\, Melbourne\, Victoria
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