The Trumpet of the Swan
Regent Theatre Melbourne20–22 November 2026
The Trumpet of the Swan
Regent Theatre Melbourne20–22 November 2026
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November
20 Nov 2026
21 Nov 2026
22 Nov 2026
Availability: good medium low sold-out
Venue
Regent Theatre
191 Collins St, Melbourne
Running time
Approximately 80 minutes.
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A Novel Symphony for Actors and Orchestra
Based on the Book by E.B. White
Book by Marsha Norman, Music by Jason Robert Brown
This adaptation of E.B White’s “Trumpet of the Swan” was commissioned by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center in December 2008
By arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York
From the author of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little comes a magical live concert experience with Orchestra Victoria.
Meet Louis, a young swan born without a voice. With the help of a boy named Sam and a stolen brass trumpet, Louis sets out to prove that even the quietest among us can make the loudest impact.
The Trumpet of the Swan is the perfect opportunity to introduce young people to the joys of orchestral music and storytelling – but its rich, symphonic score will appeal to everyone.
It brings E.B. White’s (Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little) classic novel to the stage with lively narration performed by a group of actors alongside a cinematic, lyrical score played live by Orchestra Victoria.
Adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Marsha Norman and Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, this charming testament to the power of music was a hit at its Kennedy Center premiere, with the Washington Post declaring “this lushly scored work will send you home with a helpless, contented smile on your face.”
Who should see this show?
Lovers of great stories, musicals, Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade), and live orchestras. The Trumpet of the Swan is designed for young audiences (8-12) and their families, but music-lovers of all ages will have a great time.
Cast & Creative
Conductor
Book by
From the novel by
Music by
Director
Choreographer
Sam the Storyteller
Father Swan and others
Mother Swan and others
Louis’s Thoughts, voice of Louis and others
Serena, Sam’s Love and others
Louis, Sam’s friend, the Swan
Orchestra
A guide to The Trumpet of the Swan
Part concert, part play and part family adventure.
Featuring a rich symphonic score alongside actors, this enchanting production bring a classic tale to life while offering a wonderful introduction to the excitement of orchestral music.
A Novel Symphony for Actors and Orchestra
Based on the Book by E.B. White
Book by Marsha Norman, Music by Jason Robert Brown
This adaptation of E.B White’s “Trumpet of the Swan” was commissioned by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center in December 2008
By arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York