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A family-friendly opera about the power of your voice.
Have you ever heard a lyrebird’s call? You may have, but mistaken it for something else – these ornate birds are expert copycats, mimicking all sorts from kookaburras to camera shutters.
In this family-friendly opera, one trickster lyrebird goes a step too far and gets in trouble with their friends in the flock. The other birds banish the lyrebird and curse them: never again will the lyrebird be able to use their own voice. From now on, it’s mimicry only.
Alone in the bush, the lyrebird meets a quirky assortment of Australian animals, where they discover the power of being different. With performances in the outer suburban ring of Melbourne, audiences will meet beetles, a wombat, a kangaroo, a ringtail possum, a jittery emu, all manner of native birds, and a cunning cat.
This sweet story was developed by Peter Rutherford and six youth participants of the New Work Opera Studio 2023. Told with colour, Australian spirit and a big dose of humour, this opera imparts important lessons on identity and the ways in which we use our voice.
Thursday 8 May, 6.30 pm
Saturday 10 May, 2.00 pm
Venue
The Round, Nunawading
Wednesday 14 May, 6.30 pm
Friday 16 May, 6.30 pm
Venue
Darebin Arts Centre
Wednesday 21 May, 6.30 pm
Friday 23 May, 6.30 pm
Venue
Frankston Arts Centre
Duration
55 minutes (approximately)
Language
Sung in English
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne
Jane Hemstritch OA
Marian & E H Flack Trust
William Angliss Charitable Trust
Conductor Carlos del Cueto
Director Elizabeth Hill-Cooper
Designer Truscott Price Recipient, 2025
TBC
Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
NOTE: Subscription tickets to The Lyrebird’s Voice must be purchased separately to the rest of your subscription via venue box office. Subscribers will be provided with details of how to this at the exclusive subscription price via their preferred venue following the purchase a Season 2025 Subscription package.
Concessions include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, full-time Students, and MEAA members. Companion Card ticketing available.
* All children up to 14 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years.
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Concessions include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, full-time Students, and MEAA members. Companion Card ticketing available.
* All children up to 14 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years.
Prices are correct at time of publishing and may vary. Subscription discounts are calculated on full-priced Single Tickets. Information on our Privacy and Ticketing Policies can be found here.
For assistance with subscriptions, contact our Subscriptions team on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4:30 pm) or email subscriptions@victorianopera.com.au
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The safety of our audience and team is paramount. Current COVID-safe procedures will be adhered to for every performance. Our venue partner has worked diligently to develop and update their COVIDSafe Plan as circumstances change.
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