English Eccentrics

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MALCOLM WILLIAMSON, AO (HON) CBE

English Eccentrics

4–6 July 2024 Union Theatre, University of Melbourne (Parkville)

Where English wit and Australian larrikinism converge, English Eccentrics offers a whimsical glimpse into a gallery of thirty-nine eccentric characters from English society.

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Details About The Show Creatives & Cast Ticket Information

This production champions Victorian Opera’s new shining stars as part of our ongoing VO Emerges series, our commitment to fostering new talent. Come and be thoroughly entertained by an array of characters that continually one-up the last in peculiarity, in a revolving door of aristocrats, tradesmen, maids and clergy, exploring the idiosyncrasies that lie within them.

Edith Sitwell could easily have counted herself among these famous eccentrics, and there’s an unmistakable touch of eccentricity in Malcolm Williamson as well. Williamson’s music brims with pastiche, ranging from Mozart to Gershwin, and even with a twist of rumba.

Prepare to revel in the joyous, moving and zany world crafted by this great Australian composer.

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VO EMERGES

Dates & Info

Thursday 4 July, 7.30 pm – Selling fast
Friday 5 July, 7.30 pm
Saturday 6 July, 2.00 pm, 7.30 pm

Duration

2 hours, including an interval

Language
Sung in English

Venue

Union Theatre, University of Melbourne (Parkville)

This performance takes place on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded — this land is stolen land. We pay respects to Wurundjeri Elders, past & present.

Generously Supported by

The family of the late Frederick R Davidson AM: Victorian Opera’s Opera Prize

Dr Michael Stubbs & Malcolm Roberts: Victorian Opera’s Opera Prize

English Eccentrics Web Programme

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Creative Team

Composer Malcolm Williamson, AO (HON) CBE
Conductor Susan Collins
Director Stuart Maunder
Set and Costume Designer Louisa Fitzgerald
Based on the book by Edith Sitwell

Cast

Featuring VO Emerges artists:

Michaela Cadwgan
Alastair Cooper-Golec
Eamon Dooley
Genevieve Droppert
Chloe James
Rachael Joyce
Douglas Kelly
Bailey Montgomerie
Joshua Morton-Galea
Alessia Pintabona
Henry Shaw

Orchestra

Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra

Single Tickets ($39-$75)

Price Type

Premium

A-Reserve

B-Reserve

C-Reserve

Adult

$75

$60

$55

$39

Concession

$65

$50

$45

$39

Senior

$70

$55

$50

$39

30yrs and U

$30

Child (up to 14)

$24

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2024 Concession include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, Full-time Students, and MEAA Members. Other Discount prices available: Senior, 30 Years and Under, and Child (14 years and under) for select performances. Companion Card ticketing available.

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Group Bookings

Price Type

Premium

A-Reserve

B-Reserve

C-Reserve

Group (6-9)

$65

$50

$45

$39

Group (10+)

$60

$48

$44

$39

School Group

$25

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School Groups receive 1 complimentary teacher tickets for every 10 Students booked. Additional teachers can book at Student rate.

Subscriptions Pricing ($35-$60)

Price Type

Premium

A-Reserve

B-Reserve

C-Reserve

Adult

$60

$48

$44

$35

Concession

$52

$40

$36

$35

Senior

$56

$44

$40

$35

30yrs and U

$30

Child (up to 14)

$24

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