ABOUT THE SHOW

Thrilling acrobatics and striking video design combine to take us to hell and back in Circa’s awe-inspiring production. Set to some of the most stirring music ever written, this is opera like you’ve never seen before.

Heartbroken Orpheus has been granted the chance to bring Eurydice, his dead wife, back to life from the underworld.

However, there is one condition; he must not look back at her, not even for a moment, on their long journey back or she will be condemned to the underworld forever.

Can Orpheus resist the temptation to look into the eyes of his true love?

SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES

Orpheus and Eurydice, an Opera Queensland in association with Circa production. Created by Yaron Lifschitz with Libby McDonnell and the Circa Ensemble. Circa and Opera Queensland acknowledge the assistance of Creative Australia and Arts Queensland.

"Completely captivating and deeply moving"
— THE CONVERSATION

Composer Christoph Willibald Gluck
Librettist Ranieri de’ Calzabigi
Conductor Christopher van Tuinen
Director and Set Designer Yaron Lifschitz
Assistant Director Margrete Helgeby Chaney
Associate Director Heather Fairbairn
Costume Designer Libby McDonnell
Lighting Designer Alexander Berlage
Projection Designer Boris Bagattini
Choreography Yaron Lifschitz, Bridie Hooper and the Circa Ensemble
Chorus Master Christopher van Tuinen

Orpheus Russell Harcourt
Eurydice & Amor Prudence Sanders

Circa Ensemble

West Australian Opera Chorus
West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Our seating map can be found HERE.

CREW & KING 

Crew & King Café | Restaurant | Bar is open at the iconic His Majesty’s Theatre and serves the best produce Western Australia has to offer.

BOOKINGS

Book via The Fork or call (08) 9265 0937

HENO & REY 

Casa to authentic Spanish tapas, Heno & Rey is located opposite His Majesty's Theatre at the InterContinental Perth City Centre and offers both indoor and outdoor dining. 

BOOKINGS

Book here or call (08) 9486 5700

ASCUA

Located within the InterContinental Perth City Centre, Ascua offers Spanish-influenced cuisine prepared using the freshest Western Australian produce, cooked to perfection over charcoal and burning Banksia and Olive wood.

BOOKINGS

Book here or call (08)  9486 5700

Event and ticketing details

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Audio Described
Tactile Tour
Language/sub-title available in english

Dates & Times

DURATION 80 minutes, no interval
24 October 2024 Thursday - 7.30pm (Opening Night)
26 October 2024 Saturday - 7.30pm
29 October 2024 Tuesday - 7.30pm
31 October 2024 Thursday - 7.30pm
2 November 2024 Saturday - 7.30pm

Location

His Majesty's Theatre

825 Hay Street

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