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Our favourite Follies’ cast from the past
From Imelda Staunton to Carol Burnett, Follies has seen some of the biggest names in showbusiness perform its powerful hits. We've picked our favourites.
Showbiz in her blood: Meet Follies choreographer Yvette Lee
Victorian Opera’s Follies, opening in early February, will be choreographed by world-renowned performance director Yvette Lee. Here, she talks about her links to the long-lost Tivoli Theatre, her showbusiness heritage and her fascinating creative process.
Stephen Sondheim’s cultural impact cannot be overstated
We love all-things Sondheim at Victorian Opera. Ahead of Australia’s first ever fully-staged production of Follies, we look back at the legacy of this musical master.
‘Sing your hearts out!’: our advice for The Big (Christmas) Sing
After its resounding success last year, we're bringing The Big (Christmas) Sing back to Ballarat's historic Civic Hall to herald the start of the festive season.
Malcolm Williamson: the forgotten queer legacy of Australia’s most outrageous composer
Even Australia’s most astute theatre enthusiasts might have a hard time recognising the name Malcolm Williamson. It’s a shame – Williamson was arguably Australia’s most successful composer, acutely eccentric, and unapologetically queer.
Why we still love Puccini in the 21st Century
Victorian Opera is excited to present La Rondine (The Swallow), a bittersweet masterpiece by Giacomo Puccini that weaves heartache and longing with comedy and romance. Here’s why the legendary composer’s operas remain popular with audiences today.
Eucalyptus: a fable about falling in love in the Australian bush
Is there anything more inspiring than an Australian forest?
La Rondine: Puccini’s rare masterpiece blends tragedy and comedy
To celebrate 100 years since Puccini's death, Victorian Opera is thrilled to present La Rondine (The Swallow) this August.
Meet Kiandra Howarth: the siren of stage bringing Puccini’s troubled heroine to life
Kiandra Howarth is playing Magda in Victorian Opera's upcoming production of La Rondine (The Swallow). Here, she talks about the joys and challenges of opera, and her advice for aspiring singers.
English Eccentrics cast talk opera and the 1987 season of Neighbours
English Eccentrics, the latest production from the VO Emerges program, introduces you to an amalgamation of misfits, each more bizarre than the last. A few of the show’s talented performers discuss what draws them to opera, its challenges, and watching Neighbours in the shower.
