Shows
West Australian Opera is proud to be your state Opera company, resident at our home of His Majesty's Theatre Perth. Experience the passion, power and artistry of Opera your way and join us for a West Australian Opera performance or event.
West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Perth Festival in association with West Australian Opera present
Fidelio
Beethoven’s only opera blazes with heroism. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth, Fidelio is presented as a hallmark work of the 2020 Perth Festival. Featuring the full force of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, the West Australian Opera Chorus and WASO Chorus with narrator Eryn Jean Norvill, this once in a generation retelling of one of the most inspiring stories ever set to music is completely unmissable.
28 Feb, 2020 - 1 Mar, 2020
WAO and Perth Observatory present
Introduction to Star Navigator Talk
West Australian Opera and Perth Observatory are proud to partner for a bespoke event that will delight opera lovers and astronomers alike. On the 250th Anniversary of his voyage, join us under the stars to discover who Captain James Cook was, how HMB Endeavour was sailed, why the transit was important and to hear of his encounter with Tupaia, the star navigator. This will be a perfect introduction to West Australian Opera’s world premiere opera concert Star Navigator.
5 Mar, 2020 - 5 Mar, 2020
Presented by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale with West Australian Opera
Opera at the Mill
Be transported through the historical timber town of Jarrahdale, bask in summer twilight and be serenaded by beautiful operatic arias
7 Mar, 2020 - 7 Mar, 2020
Tim Finn OBE
Star Navigator
This landmark event will be presented as a staged concert featuring international soloists with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in a world premiere performance.
28 Mar, 2020 - 28 Mar, 2020
Opera in the Pinnacles
West Australian Opera is proud to present OPERA IN THE PINNACLES, in the iconic location of Nambung National Park.
Immerse yourself under the starry sky and desert sands and be moved by the powerful voices of West Australian Opera artists. Sing along to show stopping arias in a concert of well-known operatic hits. This is an event experience for the entire family to enjoy.
4 Apr, 2020 - 4 Apr, 2020
Opera in Geraldton
West Australian Opera is proud to present OPERA IN GERALDTON, a gala concert at Queens Park Theatre.
Be moved by the powerful voices of West Australian Opera artists and sing along to showstopping arias in a concert of well-known operatic hits. This is an event experience for the entire family to enjoy.
5 Apr, 2020 - 5 Apr, 2020
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Winthrop Hall will resonate with the wonderful sounds of over 150 performers, singing from the stage, galleries and central floor, as West Australian Opera immerses audiences in glorious music for this unique event.
8 May, 2020 - 10 May, 2020
Cavalleria rusticana (Mascagni) / Pagliacci (Leoncavallo)
Cav & Pag
The classic pairing of these one-act operas, often known as ‘Cav & Pag’, are celebrated as the birth of verismo, a style of music drama, depicting the crude passions of everyday people rather than the exploits of kings, queens and gods. Emotions run high in these two tales that will resonate with you for their powerful raw depictions of everyday life, in all its heartbreaking and beautiful complexities.
18 Jul, 2020 - 25 Jul, 2020
Raminsh
The Nightingale
An exciting and unique collaboration between six companies, The Nightingale is an opera for young people, performed by young people, for all to enjoy. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen the opera tells of an Emperor of China who is enchanted by the singing of a nightingale in his garden.
3 Oct, 2020 - 4 Oct, 2020
Mozart
Cosi fan tutte
A cast that perfectly combines youthful vigour, superb acting and stylish singing this season promises to showcase a world class production and extraordinary performances married on the beautiful stage of His Majesty’s Theatre.
24 Oct, 2020 - 31 Oct, 2020
