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Christopher Sainsbury

The Visitors

18–21 October 2023 Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse

Based on the play The Visitors by Jane Harrison.

We join seven Aboriginal Elders in 1788 as they meet ‘The Visitors’.

Imbued with Aboriginal customs and humour from Muruwari librettist and playwright Jane Harrison, and with music by Dharug composer Christopher Sainsbury, it tells the story of the early days of colonialism and its impacts on the First Peoples.  Through metaphors of birds falling from the sky and changes to the weather, we watch as the Elders question how to respond to ‘the visitors’.

Joining us for the first time Queensland Theatre Associate Artist and Noongar man, Isaac Drandic, will work alongside Victorian Opera’s Head of Music, Phoebe Briggs, as conductor, with a cast assembled from across Australia.

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Creatives & Cast

Creative Team

Composer Christopher Sainsbury
Librettist Jane Harrison
Conductor Phoebe Briggs
Director Isaac Drandic
Designer Richard Roberts
Lighting Director Rachel Burke

Cast

Joycie Jess Hitchcock
Winsome Shauntai Sherree Abdul-Rahman
Lois Lillian Fromyhr
Gordon Zoy Frangos
Jacob Marcus Corowa
Gary Elias Wilson
Albert Eddie Muliaumaseali’i

Orchestra

Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra

Ticket Information

Ticket Prices

Single Tickets ($39-$150)

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
Adult
$150
$120
$69
$39
Concession
$140
$110
$59
$39
Senior
$145
$115
$64
$39
30 Years & Under
$30
$30
Group (6+)
$140
$110
$59
$39
Arts Access Victoria
$30
$30
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2023 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 (12 years and under) for select performances. Companion Card ticketing available.

For assistance with Season 2023 Subscriptions, contact our team on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm).

Fees & Charges: A delivery fee may apply for Single Tickets tickets booked via Arts Centre Melbourne depending on delivery method chosen. Digital Access ticket orders include processing fee per order of up to $2.50.

Prices are correct at time of publishing and may vary. Pricing displayed are for full-priced tickets. Subscription discounts are calculated on full-priced Single Tickets. Information on our Privacy and Ticketing Policies can be found here. We strongly advise that tickets should only be purchased via authorised ticket sellers. For The Visitors this includes Arts Centre Melbourne TodayTix and Halftix. Subscriptions are sold via Arts Centre Melbourne. Tickets purchased through unauthorised sellers cannot be guaranteed.

Mob Tix ($19.50 - $75)

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
Mob Tix
$75
$60
$34.50
$19.50
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Mob Tix are available to members of the First Nations community. (Offer code MOBTV50)

School Group Bookings | Phone 1300 182 183

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
School Groups
$25
$25
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School Group bookings available via Arts Centre Melbourne Box Office phone bookings only 1300 182 183.

One complimentary teacher ticket for every 10 students. Additional teachers at student rate.

Do you have extension students in Years 7-10 who would benefit from the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series? Are you looking for composition exercises for VCE Music or script writing or design element activities for VCE Theatre Studies? Four on demand workshops, a performance and an interactive workshop sharing learning experiences on offer. Register your school and applicable students to take part in Beyond the Stage.

 

Digital Access | $30

Price Type
Digital Access
Adult
$30
Concession
$28
Senior
$28
30yrs & Under
$28
Subscription (2+ shows)
$24
Want to book tickets?

You only need to buy 1 Digital Access ticket per household, not a ticket for each person watching.

  • All Digital Access performances can be viewed live and on-demand for an extended period following the initial date as many times as you wish.
  • Digital Access ticket orders include a $1.50 (inc. GST) processing fee per order.
  • Digital Access can be purchased as a subscription (2+ performances) or individual performances.
  • Phone (03) 9988 0021 for assistance.

Ticketing Assistance

Do you need assistance with your ticket booking? We are here to help. Contact us via ticketing@victorianopera.com.au and tell us how we can help you. We will take care of the rest.

COVID-19 Safety

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.

If you or a member of your household is unwell or displaying COVID-19 symptoms before a performance, please stay home. To exchange or refund your tickets due to feeling unwell, simply contact us prior to the scheduled performance via ticketing@victorianopera.com.au or phone (03) 9001 6412 (Monday to Friday, 10 am – 5 pm).

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