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…
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…
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…
Editor's Choice Festival of Outback Opera

Opera Queensland: Cultural Conversation

North Gregory Hotel, Winton 67 Elderslie St, Winton, QLD, Australia
Once again, Opera Queensland goes on the road to some of the region’s finest outback towns combining opera with ochre sunsets and great pubs! There’s a gala ball for those who like to glam up and a gathering under the night skies during Dark Sky Serenade. Or you can enjoy the camaraderie…
Editor's Choice Festival of Outback Opera

Opera Queensland: Dark Sky Serenade

Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum Lot 1 Dinosaur Dr, Winton, QLD, Australia
Once again, Opera Queensland goes on the road to some of the region’s finest outback towns combining opera with ochre sunsets and great pubs! There’s a gala ball for those who like to glam up and a gathering under the night skies during Dark Sky Serenade. Or you can enjoy the camaraderie…
Editor's Choice Are You Lonesome Tonight

Opera Queensland: Are You Lonesome Tonight

The Q - Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia
Opera and country and western might sound like curious musical bedfellows, but this quirky show was a hit for Opera Queensland back in 2021. Now, it’s touring nationally. Patrick Nolan’s clever concept mixes arias by the likes of Puccini and Verdi with classic country songs by Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley,…
Editor's Choice Festival of Outback Opera

Opera Queensland: The Sundowner

Way Out West Sign, Winton At the Western end of Vindex Street, Winton, QLD, Australia
Once again, Opera Queensland goes on the road to some of the region’s finest outback towns combining opera with ochre sunsets and great pubs! There’s a gala ball for those who like to glam up and a gathering under the night skies during Dark Sky Serenade. Or you can enjoy the camaraderie…

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