Melbourne

A landmark, one-night-only musical event to mark the reopening of the Ian Potter State Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne.

Vibrant | Romantic | Poetic

Puccini’s classic Bohemian love story is about youth, beauty, passion and heartache. This shimmering new production is set in snow-kissed Paris.

Witty | Transformative | Charming

Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its debut, Lerner and Loewe’s sparkling gem of theatrical history returns to Melbourne. Directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer based on Julie Andrews’ acclaimed 2016 production.

Naughty | Hilarious | Uncensored

Cabaret meets opera in an irreverent late-night performance, featuring drag, opera classics and a few pop numbers.

Symphonic | Theatrical | Charming

An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.

Modern | Powerful | Transcendent

A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents, bringing a real-life tragedy, and eventual triumph, to the stage.

Epic | Passionate | Resonant

Turandot fiercely protects her heart. This new production of Puccini’s grand opera features monumental sets, immersive visuals, mesmerising dance and opera’s electrifying aria ‘Nessun dorma’.

Magical | High-flying | Funny

Set out on a surprising journey into a magical world in this new production of Mozart’s famous opera, packed with fabulous, larger-than-life characters.

Raw | Expansive | Groundbreaking

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story. Emotional melodies, lush orchestration and operatic grandeur meet contemporary Aboriginal storytelling.

Timeless | Enchanting | Exquisite

Love is in the air when mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre and lutenist Thomas Dunford take an idyll across three centuries of French song.

Epic | Seductive | Climactic

Experience the ravishing score and earth-shattering climax of Wagner’s epic tale of lust, love and redemption in a blockbuster new production by Sir David McVicar.

Monumental | Uplifting | Grand

From its mysterious opening to the famous Ode to Joy finale, Beethoven’s towering masterpiece is one of the most extraordinary achievements in music.