Main house Productions
An excursion to His Majesty's Theatre for students to experience a night at the opera. Each booking includes programs, CD, poster and an Education Resource Pack.
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ELEKTRA |
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February 8, 11, 14
School Term 1, Weeks 2 & 3 |
Elektra is one of Western civilisation’s greatest stories of fanatical love and revenge. Elektra has seen her father murdered and she longs for justice. Strauss’ music rises to moments of incredible beauty and falls in moments of horror, as Elektra searches for a light in the darkness. Warning: It includes adult material which could cause offence to some audiences. For more information contact the Education Coordinator.
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LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR |
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July 14, 17, 19, 21
Mid-Year School Holidays |
This bel canto work is a seamless fusion of poetry and music, forged into melodic expression. The story of two feuding families is romantic and tragic. Lucia is in love with Edgardo, her brother’s enemy. Forced to marry another Lucia goes mad over the lover she has denied.
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MADAM BUTTERFLY |
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October 23, 25, 27, 30, November 1, 3
School Term 4, Weeks 2 & 3 |
This opera is a story of tragic faithfulness against a clash of cultures. Cio-Cio-San, a fragile Geisha, begins her relationship with American naval officer Lt. Pinkerton in child-like innocence. He does not comprehend the consequences of his philandering until it is too late.
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7:30pm |
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His Majesty’s Theatre |
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Upper primary and secondary (years 6-12). (Please note Elektra contains adult themes and is only recommended for upper high school students.) |
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| COST: |
$27 C Reserve Upper Circle $48 B Reserve Upper Circle
For every 9 tickets purchased, schools receive 1 FREE teacher or parent/guardian ticket $38 C Reserve Upper Circle and $58 B Reserve Upper Circle for additional teacher or parent/guardian. |
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| NOTE: |
A $6.60 transaction fee applies per booking |
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| PACKAGE DEAL: |
For an additional $5 students can take part in a Wesfarmers Arts Behind-the-Scenes Production or Make-Up Workshop. |
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| BOOKINGS: |
Call BOCS Ticketing Group Sales on (08) 9321 6831 |
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
University students can also access discounted school prices to main house productions simply by quoting their Student ID at the time of booking. Bookings are through BOCS Ticketing on (08) 9484 1133.
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