ABOUT THE SHOW

In this enchanting opera, Rusalka shimmers with magic and transformation before the final echoes of tragedy.

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Little Mermaid, the water nymph Rusalka longs for the love of a Prince. First, she must sacrifice her voice to become human. This turns into a curse when she discovers the true cost of being part of a world she neither knows nor understands.

Blending soaring romantic melody and charming Czech folk music, Rusalka is the most intoxicating fairytale opera, best loved for the dreamlike beauty of the exquisite aria ‘Song to the Moon’.

An award-winning creative team brings this new grand-scale production to the stage.

SUNG IN CZECH WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES

"Oh sweet silver moon, where is my love waiting?"

Composer Antonín Dvořák
Librettist Jaroslav Kvapil
Conductor Christopher van Tuinen
Director Sarah Giles
Assistant Director Laura Hansford
Set Designer Charles Davis
Costume Designer Renee Mulder
Lighting Designer Paul Jackson

Rusalka Elena Perroni
The Prince Paul O'Neill
Vodník Warwick Fyfe
The Foreign Princess Naomi Johns
Ježibaba Ashlyn Tymms
First Wood Sprite Bella Marslen
Second Wood Sprite Chelsea Burns
Third Wood Sprite Brigitte Heuser
Gamekeeper Stuart Laing
Turnspit (The Kitchen Boy) Brianna Louwen
Voice of the Hunter Brett Peart

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 3 hours including one interval
18 July 2024 Thursday - 7.30pm (Opening Night)
20 July 2024 Saturday - 7.30pm
23 July 2024 Tuesday - 7.30pm
25 July 2024 Thursday - 7.30pm
27 July 2024 Saturday - 7.30pm

Location

His Majesty's Theatre

825 Hay Street

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