Massenet
Cinderella (Cendrillon)
Sydney Opera House2 January–28 March 2025
Massenet
Cinderella (Cendrillon)
Sydney Opera House2 January–28 March 2025
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Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney
Language
Performed in English with English and Simplified Chinese surtitles.
Running Time
Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including one interval.
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Opera Australia presents Cinderella in association with Sydney Festival.
Cinderella is produced in association with The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, L’Opéra de Lille and Gran Teatre del Liceu. The original production was by the Santa Fe Opera. This production was first seen at the Royal Opera House, London on 5 July 2011.
Translation by Kelley Rourke. Abridged English version commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera and premiered at The Metropolitan Opera on December 17, 2021. Performed by arrangement with The Metropolitan Opera, publisher and sole copyright holder.
A prince, a ball, a woman in flight
Will they find true love on this enchanted night?
Once upon a time, there was a dejected daughter, a spiteful stepmother, a pouty prince, and some selfish sisters.
You know the fairy tale, now feel the magic of Laurent Pelly’s whimsical production of Cinderella. After packed-out runs at the Metropolitan Opera of New York and Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, this acclaimed staging of Cinderella makes a grand Australian debut.
Massenet’s classic opera has long delighted audiences with its sumptuous music and big heart. This production adds a delightful dash of humour with playful choreography and extravagant costumes in outrageous shapes and sizes. Barbara de Limburg’s extraordinary set is a pop-up storybook world inspired by an original illustrated edition of the fairy tale, complete with fold-out balcony and paper-cut carriage.
Performed in English, this crowd-pleasing production is perfect for newcomers, but opera-lovers are in for a royal treat. Massenet’s score offers plenty of opportunities for the cast to show off. Rising star Emily Edmonds, audience favourite Emma Matthews and internationally renowned Australian mezzo soprano Margaret Plummer will relish the comedy and poignancy of the score. We can’t promise you happily ever after, but you can expect 90 minutes of joy and wonder. Dust off your glass slippers and step into a land of enchantment and nostalgia. Maybe dreams really do come true.
Cheat Sheet: Cinderella (Cendrillon)
A cheat's guide to Massenet’s take on the Cinderella story.
What happens in the story? Who was the composer? What should I expect from the music? Here’s everything you need to know…
Illustrated Synopsis: Cinderella (Cendrillon)
Discover the story of Massenet’s classic opera in this illustrated synopsis.
Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)
Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper
Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)
Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper
Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)
Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper
Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)
Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper
Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)
Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper
The Design Sketches
Cast & Creative
Conductor
Director & Costume Designer
Set Designer
Lighting Designer
Choreographer
Costume Associate
Revival Director & Rehearsal Choreographer
English Translation
Cinderella
Prince Charming
Fairy Godmother
Pandolfe
Madame De La Haltière
Noémie
Dorothée
The King
Le Surintendant des plaisirs (Master of Ceremonies)
Dean Of Faculty
Le Premier Ministre (First Minister)
Spirits
Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus
Enjoy dinner before the opera
Overture Dining at Sydney Opera House
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Opera Australia presents Cinderella in association with Sydney Festival.
Cinderella is produced in association with The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, L’Opéra de Lille and Gran Teatre del Liceu. The original production was by the Santa Fe Opera. This production was first seen at the Royal Opera House, London on 5 July 2011.
Translation by Kelley Rourke. Abridged English version commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera and premiered at The Metropolitan Opera on December 17, 2021. Performed by arrangement with The Metropolitan Opera, publisher and sole copyright holder.