Opera Australia and Edinburgh International Festival present Opera Queensland’s Production of Orpheus and Eurydice in Association with Circa
Fall into an ecstatic dream…or is it a nightmare?
Journey to the underworld and back. Gluck’s heartbreaking opera follows the grieving Orpheus into the jaws of Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. He must complete his quest without looking back, or lose Eurydice forever.
Awe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in a genre-busting production, a sell-out hit of the 2024 Sydney Festival. Projections seamlessly integrate surtitles into the action on stage, as brilliant singers come together with the trailblazing circus artists of Circa, one of Australia’s most successful cultural exports.
In this visually stunning production, Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz has created a mesmerising experience, exploring the intersection between love and death that is the beating heart of Orpheus & Eurydice.
The role of Orpheus demands vocal beauty and dramatic virtuosity, and we’re delighted to bring the world’s best to your stage in extraordinary British countertenor Iestyn Davies. He performs opposite Australian soprano Samantha Clarke, making her role debut singing both Eurydice and Amor under the baton of conductor Dane Lam.
Event Details:
Dates: Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th December 2025
Suitable for: This performance is suitable for a general audience. As it is a full-length theatrical performance, it is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Location: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
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