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The Trumpet of the Swan


  • Regent Theatre Melbourne (map)

He raised his trumpet and blew a strong, clear note. It was the greatest moment of his life.

Meet Louis, a young swan born without a voice. With the help of a boy named Sam and a stolen trumpet, Louis sets out to prove that even the quietest among us can make the loudest impact.

A “novel symphony for actors and orchestra”, The Trumpet of the Swan brings E.B. White’s 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.”

The Trumpet of the Swan is a perfect opportunity to introduce young people in your life to the joys of orchestral music and storytelling, but rich enough to thrill even the most experienced music lovers.

Event Details:

  • Dates: 20–22 November 2026

  • Duration: Approximately 80 minutes.

  • Suitable for: Not provided

  • Location: Regent Theatre Melbourne

  • Warnings: Not provided

  • Notes: Not provided

More info & tickets here.

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