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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Idomeneo

4–8 July 2023 Palais Theatre, St Kilda

Are you ready to embark on a journey into an immersive world, where a heroic prince faces formidable foes in a quest for redemption and glory?

Death, politics and roaring crescendos – Idomeneo will crash like a wave on St Kilda’s Palais Theatre, directed by Lindy Hume and conducted by Benjamin Bayl.

In this epic production, the mythical King of Crete is faced with an impossible decision: to sacrifice his son in payment of a debt to Poseidon or exile him across the seas. The King will be joined by a vengeful, jealous performance of Elettra and accompanied by the virtuosic playing of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

Presented in the grand majesty of the Palais Theatre, this full staging of one of opera’s great jewels will sparkle on the St Kilda foreshore as if it were Poseidon’s bay.

A co-production between Victorian Opera and Opera Australia.

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Creatives & Cast

Creative Team

Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Librettist Abbé Giambattista Varesco

Conductor Benjamin Bayl
Director Lindy Hume
Set Designer Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer Anna Cordingley
Lighting Designer Verity Hampson
Video Designer David Bergman
Cinematography Catherine Pettman
Set Design Consultant Richard Roberts

Cast

Idomeneo Steve Davislim
Idamante Catherine Carby
Ilia Kathryn Radcliffe
Elettra Olivia Cranwell
Arbace Michael Dimovski
High Priest of Neptune James Egglestone
Voice of Oracle (Neptune) Simon Meadows

Chorus

Jonathon Bam, Elizabeth Barrow, Paul Batey, Paul Biencourt, Kirilie Blythman, Kerrie Bolton, Emily Burke, Robert Campbell, Alastair Cooper-Golec, Stephen Coutts, Rebecca Crabtree, Irving Dekterev, Shakira Dugan, Shania Eliassen, Olivia Federow-Yemm, Fraser Findlay, Matan Franco, Lyndon Green, Teresa Ingrilli, Jerzy Kozlowski, Alister Lamont, Kieran Macfarlane, Jane Magao, Ursula Paez, Alexsander Pokryshevsky, Henry Shaw, Syrah Torii, Peter Tregear, Emily Uhlrich, Nicole Wallace, Lynlee Williams, Hannah Kostros.

Orchestra

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

A co-production between Opera Australia and Victorian Opera.

Presented in association with Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

Generously supported by Peter and the late Anne Laver.

Ticket Information

Ticket Prices

Single Tickets ($39–$189)

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
D-reserve
Adult
$189
$150
$99
$69
$39
Concession
$179
$140
$89
$59
$39
Senior
$184
$145
$94
$64
$39
30 Years & Under
$30
$30
$30
Group (6-9)
$179
$140
$89
$59
$39
Arts Access Victoria
$30
$30
$30
Want to book tickets?

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 Subscriptions team on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm).

Single Ticket Fees & Charges: A Ticketmaster handling fee from $7.30 per transaction applies. In addition, a delivery fee may apply depending on the mode of delivery selected.

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 Idomeneo this includes Ticketmaster, TodayTix and Halftix. Subscriptions are sold via Arts Centre Melbourne. Tickets purchased through unauthorised sellers cannot be guaranteed.

GROUP BOOKINGS (10+)

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
D-reserve
Group (10+)
$151.20
$120
$79.20
$55.20
$31.20
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  • Purchase for groups of 10+ via the ‘Group Bookings (10+)’ button and select your seats from the interactive seating map.
  • Purchase for groups 30+ by emailing groups@ticketmaster.com.au or fill out the form here.

Mob Tix

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
D-reserve
Mob Tix
$94.50
$75
$49.50
$34.50
$19.50
Want to book tickets?

Mob Tix are available to members of the First Nations community. (Offer code MOBID50)

How to book Mob Tix

  • Click on the ‘Book Mob Tix’ button
  • Select your preferred date
  • Enter MOBID50 in the ‘Enter Offer Code’ box on the event page to unlock the offer
  • Proceed with your booking

School Bookings ($25)

Price Type
Premium
A-reserve
B-reserve
C-reserve
D-reserve
School Groups (10+) inc. 1 free Teacher for every 10 Students
$25
$25
$25
Want to book tickets?

School Group Bookings include 1 complimentary Teacher ticket for every 10 students. Additional teachers can be booked at the Student price.

Fees & Charges: A Ticketmaster handling fee from $7.30 per transaction applies. In addition, a delivery fee may apply depending on the mode of delivery selected.

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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