Opera Australia: Great Opera Hits

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Stroll down to the Sydney Opera House and join the stars of Opera Australia for a concert of the greatest hits of opera. These relaxed concerts take place as the sun sets across Sydney Harbour, and last around 90 minutes. Listen to famous arias from Bizet, Puccini, Rossini, Verdi and…
The Pirates of Penzance (WA Opera)

West Australian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Hurrah for The Pirate King! Gilbert and Sullivan’s uproariously silly operetta The Pirates of Penzance storms the stage of His Majesty’s Theatre for a romp across the high seas and to the Motherland. Bursting with much-loved music, the score will leave you grinning with classics including I am the Very…

Opera in the Pub

Opera Bites: Opera’s Fools

The Harold 70A Ross Street, Forest Lodge, NSW, Australia
Opera . . . in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub. Opera Bites has partnered with The Harold in Glebe to bring you the world’s favourite opera highlights in the relaxed environs of a great local pub.…
The Pirates of Penzance (WA Opera)

West Australian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Hurrah for The Pirate King! Gilbert and Sullivan’s uproariously silly operetta The Pirates of Penzance storms the stage of His Majesty’s Theatre for a romp across the high seas and to the Motherland. Bursting with much-loved music, the score will leave you grinning with classics including I am the Very…

TEG Van Egmond: Andrea Bocelli

Sydney Cricket Ground Driver Ave,, Moore Park, NSW, Australia
ANDREA BOCELLI, the world’s most beloved tenor, is set to make a triumphant return to Australia for one unforgettable night only on Thursday, 3rd April, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Following the phenomenal success of his 2022 national tour, which saw every show sell out and left audiences in awe,…

Canberra REP Theatre: Opera’s bad girl: anna bishop, the world’s first daringly defiant diva

Canberra REP Theatre 3 Repertory Lane, Acton, ACT, Australia
A one-woman show with music (+Pianist) telling the story of the life of extraordinary trailblazing Victorian Diva, Anna Bishop, who carved a career traveling the world surviving extraordinary odds and events. Presented with story and arias and popular songs of the age.
The Pirates of Penzance (WA Opera)

West Australian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Hurrah for The Pirate King! Gilbert and Sullivan’s uproariously silly operetta The Pirates of Penzance storms the stage of His Majesty’s Theatre for a romp across the high seas and to the Motherland. Bursting with much-loved music, the score will leave you grinning with classics including I am the Very…

Canberra REP Theatre: Opera’s bad girl: anna bishop, the world’s first daringly defiant diva

Canberra REP Theatre 3 Repertory Lane, Acton, ACT, Australia
A one-woman show with music (+Pianist) telling the story of the life of extraordinary trailblazing Victorian Diva, Anna Bishop, who carved a career traveling the world surviving extraordinary odds and events. Presented with story and arias and popular songs of the age.
Editor's Choice Mansfield Park

Victorian Opera: Mansfield Park

Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat 17 Lydiard St, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
Described as “a musical and theatrical treat” in a four-star review for Limelight, Jonathan Dove’s brilliant musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1814 novel arrives in Ballarat for two shows only. Mansfield Park follows the romantic adventures of Fanny Price. As a girl with limited prospects, she was sent by her…
The Pirates of Penzance (WA Opera)

West Australian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Hurrah for The Pirate King! Gilbert and Sullivan’s uproariously silly operetta The Pirates of Penzance storms the stage of His Majesty’s Theatre for a romp across the high seas and to the Motherland. Bursting with much-loved music, the score will leave you grinning with classics including I am the Very…

Canberra REP Theatre: Opera’s bad girl: anna bishop, the world’s first daringly defiant diva

Canberra REP Theatre 3 Repertory Lane, Acton, ACT, Australia
A one-woman show with music (+Pianist) telling the story of the life of extraordinary trailblazing Victorian Diva, Anna Bishop, who carved a career traveling the world surviving extraordinary odds and events. Presented with story and arias and popular songs of the age.
Editor's Choice Mansfield Park

Victorian Opera: Mansfield Park

Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat 17 Lydiard St, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
Described as “a musical and theatrical treat” in a four-star review for Limelight, Jonathan Dove’s brilliant musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1814 novel arrives in Ballarat for two shows only. Mansfield Park follows the romantic adventures of Fanny Price. As a girl with limited prospects, she was sent by her…

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