ENCOUNTERS SEASON 2018

ENCOUNTERS SEASON 2018

RA Every kind of music is good, except the boring kind. Gioachino Rossini V Works of art make rules; rules do not make works of art. Claude Debussy O

Welcome 2018 is a year of encounters with the forces of destiny and the power of desire; forces and powers that weave tangled webs of existential dilemmas through which we explore the extremes of human experience, as only opera can. When the pain is too great to express in words, music provides the expressive release and the means to elevate our suffering to nobility, and explore transcendental truth. The legends of heroic selfsacrifice, struggle and liberation, and the conflicts between personal need and public duty animate Rossini s masterpiece William Tell. Pelleas and Melisande explores desire and destiny in an enchanted sound world and landscape. The Capulets and the Montagues gives us Bellini s version of the Romeo and Juliet story doomed love realised through sublime melody. Two Australian works, Calvin Bowman s little charmer The Magic Pudding - The Opera and Julian Langdon, Casey Bennetto and Gillian Cosgriff s hypnotic Lorelei, relieve the darker tones of the major works by seeing the possibilities of parody and humour in their fateful encounters. Humperdinck s Hansel and Gretel also makes a welcome return as our youngest audiences encounter opera and the Wicked Witch for the first time. An extraordinary line-up of international and Australian singers join our brilliant creative teams in new productions. Our developing partnerships with Arts Centre Melbourne, the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), Orchestra Victoria, Palais Theatre, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and the University of Melbourne are a source of great pride and help us to reimagine the potential of opera, for everyone. Welcome and please enjoy! RICHARD MILLS Artistic Director, Victorian Opera 5

GIOACHINO ROSSINI WILLIAM TELL Rossini s final opera Be part of history Witness its Australian Premiere The legendary tale of the sharp-shooting hero on a quest for freedom makes for grand opera: a struggle for liberty against oppression and the courage that victory demands. One hundred and eightynine years after its Paris Opera debut, Rossini s final masterwork, famed for its iconic overture, receives its Australian premiere. Epic opera demands epic staging and director Rodula Gaitanou (Royal Opera House, Opera Holland Park) and designer Simon Corder tackle Tell with grit and grandeur. Hope illuminates a darkened world in this striking new production. JULY Sat 14, Tue 17 and Thu 19* Palais Theatre St Kilda Premium $169 A Reserve $120 B Reserve $80 C Reserve $35 Subscribe to save 15%, 25% or 35% See p. 32 for details Composer Gioachino Rossini Librettists V.J. Etienne de Jouy and H.L.F. Bis Conductor Richard Mills Director Rodula Gaitanou Set and Lighting Design Simon Corder Costume Design Esther Marie Hayes Cast Guillaume Tell Jean-François Lapointe Arnold Melcthal Carlos E. Bárcenas Walter Furst Jeremy Kleeman Melcthal Teddy Tahu Rhodes Jemmy Alexandra Flood Gesler Paolo Pecchioli Rodolphe Paul Biencourt Ruodi Timothy Reynolds Leuthold Jerzy Kozlowski Mathilde Gisela Stille Hedwige Liane Keegan Orchestra Victoria AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Patrons Pre-Show Drinks Tue 17 July Tactile Tour Thu 19 July 3h plus interval Sung in French with English surtitles * Audio Described Performance In association with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne 6 7

Australia s finest singers return A thrilling finale to our Bellini concert series VINCENZO BELLINI THE CAPULETS AND THE MONTAGUES One night in Verona Love and tragedy intertwine in Bellini s take on the original heartbreaker. Unmistakable melodies soar with rich lyricism and sublime beauty as inevitable devastation unfolds on stage. The ultimate tale of doomed love marks the thrilling finale to Victorian Opera s Bellini concert series. The rarelyheard masterpiece draws two of Australia s finest singers home as Romeo and Juliet; internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Caitlin Hulcup and superstar soprano Jessica Pratt. Experience the exhilaration as pure electricity fills Hamer Hall for one night only. SEPTEMBER Fri 14 Arts Centre Melbourne Hamer Hall Premium $189 A Reserve $139 B Reserve $94 C Reserve $35 Subscribe to save 15%, 25% or 35% See p. 32 for details Composer Vincenzo Bellini Librettist Felice Romani Conductor Richard Mills Cast Tebaldo Carlos E. Bárcenas Capellio David Parkin Lorenzo Teddy Tahu Rhodes Romeo Caitlin Hulcup Giulietta Jessica Pratt Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 2h10 plus interval Opera in concert Sung in Italian with English surtitles ONE NIGHT ONLY Pre-Show Cocktail Reception Book on the subscription form or online ($50). Numbers are limited. Jessica Pratt s appearance is made possible through the generous support of Hans and Petra Henkell 8 9

CLAUDE DEBUSSY PELLEAS AND MELISANDE A secret affair A family torn apart A love too great for this world When Golaud finds Melisande in the woods, alone and with a mysterious past, he claims her as his wife. After she meets his brother Pelleas, however, a secret love simmers between them while Golaud s suspicions deepen. A family slowly corrodes as their tragic fates inevitably take hold. Discover the haunting beauty of Pelleas and Melisande, the only opera from Claude Debussy. This symbolist masterpiece fuses text, ethereal harmonies and floating instrumental colour with an atmospheric poetry unlike any other work. Hear the crystalline purity of Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg alongside celebrated tenor Angus Wood, in Debussy s mesmerising opera. OCTOBER Thu 11 and Sat 13* Palais Theatre St Kilda Premium $119 A Reserve $94 B Reserve $64 C Reserve $35 Subscribe to save 15%, 25% or 35% See p. 32 for details Composer Claude Debussy Librettist Maurice Maeterlinck Conductor Richard Mills Director Elizabeth Hill Set and Costume Design Candice MacAllister Lighting Design Joseph Mercurio Cast Golaud Samuel Dundas Pelleas Angus Wood Arkel David Parkin Melisande Siobhan Stagg Genevieve Liane Keegan Doctor Timothy Newton Yniold Sophia Wasley Shepherd Stephen Marsh ANAM Orchestra DEBUSSY S ONLY OPERA Patrons Pre-Show Drinks Thu 11 October Tactile Tour Sat 13 October 2h30 plus interval Sung in French with English surtitles * Audio Described Performance In association with the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) 10 11

JULIAN LANGDON, CASEY BENNETTO AND GILLIAN COSGRIFF I like my men like I like my whiskey... LORELEI On the rocks -Lorelei Ancient myth meets modern woman in an allegory of resilience and reclaiming one s destiny. Lorelei is a take-no-prisoners, smash-them-on-the-rocks wild woman; a romantic, compassionate, trusting woman; a sensible, rational woman. A present-day enchantress, her past is heartbreak and her future promises haunting selfdiscovery. This siren song finds strength in numbers with a trio of talent so alluring it s impossible to resist. Ali McGregor, Dimity Shepherd and Antoinette Halloran await you at the rock for an intoxicating encounter with love and death: part cabaret, part opera, all seduction. Their hypnotic music is to die for. NOVEMBER Sat 3, Wed 7, Thu 8, Fri 9, Sat 10 Merlyn Theatre, The Coopers Malthouse One Reserve $78 Subscribe to save 15%, 25% or 35% See p. 32 for details Composers Julian Langdon, Casey Bennetto and Gillian Cosgriff Librettists Casey Bennetto and Gillian Cosgriff Conductor Phoebe Briggs Director Sarah Giles Set and Costume Design Marg Horwell Lighting Design Paul Jackson Cast Lorelei 1 Ali McGregor Lorelei 2 Dimity Shepherd Lorelei 3 Antoinette Halloran Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra WORLD PREMIERE Patrons Pre-Show Drinks Wed 7 November 75min no interval Sung in English 12 13

A family favourite Celebrating its 100th birthday Delicious never-ending fun Take one true-blue Australian classic, add deliciously playful costumes with a measure of musical magic, mix in a generous helping of young talent and discover the perfect recipe for a delightful family opera. Celebrating the centenary of Norman Lindsay s The Magic Pudding, Victorian Opera brings its much-loved adaptation back to the Melbourne stage, before hitting the road across regional Victoria, with a cast of brilliant emerging talent and local community choruses. Join Albert, the walking, talking, never-ending Pudding, and his friends penguin Sam Sawnoff, sailor Bill Barnacle and koala Bunyip Bluegum as we celebrate an Australian family favourite with this witty and adorable production. CALVIN BOWMAN THE MAGIC PUDDING MARCH Thu 15, Fri 16, Sat 17* THE OPERA Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse A Reserve $39 B Reserve $34 Subscribe to save 15%, 25% or 35% See p. 32 for details Composer Calvin Bowman Librettist Anna Goldsworthy Conductor Fabian Russell Director Cameron Menzies Set and Costume Design Chloe Greaves Lighting Design Peter Darby Cast Bunyip Bluegum Nathan Lay Bill Barnacle Timothy Reynolds Sam Sawnoff Brenton Spiteri Albert the Pudding Jeremy Kleeman Judge Carlos E. Bárcenas Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra Supported by a cast of Youth Artists, Youth Opera Chorus and Community Chorus FAMILY Patrons Pre-Show Drinks Sat 17 March Tactile Tour Sat 17 March 75min no interval Sung in English * Audio Described Performances 14 15

Beware the witchy woods ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK HANSEL AND GRETEL The Evil One lurks Cooking up a musical treat Nibble, nibble, munch; a gingerbread house with plenty of crunch. Chocolates and treats to tempt every desire, but will the cost of indulging truly be dire? Bring the whole family to experience the wonder and excitement of Engelbert Humperdinck s opera of the timeless fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. Staged with enchanting sets and costumes, Victorian Opera s production brings this treasured story from the page to the stage in a beloved operatic rendition. This 55-minute production will be sung in its original German, with English scene descriptors and a live orchestra. JUNE Sat 9*, Tue 12** Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse One Reserve $28 Subscribe to save 15%, 25% or 35% See p. 32 for details Composer Engelbert Humperdinck Librettist Adelheid Wette Director Elizabeth Hill Set and Costume Design Ross Hall Lighting Design Peter Darby Cast Hansel Shakira Dugan Gretel Cleo Lee-McGowan The Witch Tomas Dalton Father/Angel/Child Stephen Marsh Dew Fairy Michelle McCarthy Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra FAMILY Patrons Pre-Show Drinks Sat 9 June Tactile Tour Sat 9 June 55min no interval Sung in German with scene descriptors in English * Audio Described Performances **Relaxed Performance - see p. 40 (single tickets only) 16 17

Special Events Season 2018 Sun 14 January Sat 27 January Fri 15, Sat 16, Sun 17 June Sat 20 October Heroes, Heroines and Villains In association with Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields Festival Mary s Mount Centre (Loreto College), Ballarat, Victoria Enjoy an unforgettable evening with the most recognisable, loved and loathed characters from across opera s stages. A cast of Australia s most exciting operatic talent will perform operatic arias, duets and ensembles in Ballarat. Book via www.ballarat.com/organs, trybooking.com or call (03) 5333 1195 for a festival brochure. Opera in the Garden: A Twilight Recital in the Cloudehill Theatre Cloudehill Gardens, Olinda, Victoria Pack a picnic and a bottle of wine for an evening of opera in the beautiful Cloudehill Gardens in the Dandenong Ranges. Relax among the flowers and listen to Victorian Opera artists perform some of the best-loved music from the world of opera. Book via trybooking.com Victorian Opera at Dark Mofo 2018 Hobart, Tasmania After sold-out performances of The Sleeping Beauty in 2017, Victorian Opera will return to Dark Mofo in Tasmania with an exciting and bold production. Details will be revealed at the Festival s launch in the first quarter of 2018. Gounod s Roméo et Juliette in Concert In association with Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) Federation Concert Hall, Hobart, Tasmania Victorian Opera continues its thriving relationship with Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra with a one-night-only performance of the world s greatest love story in an operatic retelling by French composer Charles Gounod. Book via TSO on 1800 001 190 or tso.com.au (from 13 December 2017) 19

GET CLOSER TO THE MUSIC About Us A U S T R A L I A S C L A S S I C A L M U S I C & A R T S M A G A Z I N E Reimagining the potential of opera, for everyone. A national leader and state icon, Victorian Opera is one of the most celebrated opera companies in Australia. We are committed to presenting creative and accessible opera for everyone, and evolving the art form in adventurous ways. We present rarely heard repertoire, operatic masterpieces and new Australian works, reimagining opera with performances featuring circus, puppetry, and spectacular 3D digital scenery. Over 30,000 people experience our work annually, from opera enthusiasts to first-timers, in live performances and streamed events. Since 2005, we have created 18 new Australian works and collaborated with some of Australia s leading companies, venues and learning institutions. We employ hundreds across the creative industries and recruit some of the finest singers from Australia and around the world. We tour Victoria with community, family and concert productions and began an ongoing commitment to staging opera in Tasmania from 2017. The next generation of talent is developed from the grassroots up, through the company s Education Program. Victorian Opera inspires audiences with an imaginative approach to opera and invites you to join us. Visit victorianopera.com.au and discover further information about the company through podcasts, videos and blogs throughout the season. CONSUMER MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR 2013 CLASSICAL MUSIC, OPERA, DANCE, THEATRE, VISUAL ART SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM JUST $16 FOR 3 ISSUES www.limelightmagazine.com.au 20 21

Become a Patron Experience our world; play a vital role. PATRONS Have you ever wanted to take a tour behind the scenes? Chat with artists and directors about the creative process? Mingle with a passionate group of opera lovers? Become a Patron and enjoy access to all these opportunities and more. Bringing a beautiful opera to life involves a team of highly skilled artists, musicians and technicians. Every costume, wig, lighting effect and orchestral rehearsal requires resources. Patrons play a vital role at Victorian Opera. As a Patron, you make it possible for us to present opera of the highest calibre with world-class singers, and to regularly commission new work. You will make a real difference to the cultural life of Victoria. Your support helps us reach new audiences and provide training opportunities for developing artists. Artistic Director s Circle $10 000+ Platinum Patron $5 000+ Gold Patron $2 500+ Silver Patron $1 000+ Bronze Patron $500+ Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. We recognise the support of Bronze Patrons and above in all of our performance programs. Encore Society Leaving a Gift in your Will is another wonderful way to make a donation that will have an impact beyond your lifetime. It is a powerful statement of your desire to support the work of Victorian Opera and a practical way to ensure that this company plays a permanent role for the people of Victoria, well into the future. Once you have provided for those closest to you, please consider a Gift to Victorian Opera. Every Gift in Will, regardless of size, will ensure the future of Victorian Opera for years to come. Please be assured that any information you provide to Victorian Opera will be treated in the strictest confidence. Victorian Opera Patrons and Bequestors enjoy close contact with our work through intimate opportunities including: Behind-the-scenes events Private recitals and talks Pre-performance drinks Regular updates on the company s activity If you are interested in becoming a Victorian Opera Patron, or having a confidential discussion about leaving a gift to Victorian Opera in your Will, please contact Pooja Dutt, Individual Gift Manager on (03) 9001 6408 or email poojad@victorianopera.com.au 22 23

Patrons Behind-the-Scenes Events Season 2018 Patrons Behind-the-scenes Events Artistic Director s Circle Platinum Patrons Gold Patrons Silver Patrons Bequestors Bronze Patrons The Magic Pudding - The Opera 13 March Stage orchestral rehearsal Hansel and Gretel 12 June Pre-show talk and Relaxed Performance William Tell 6 July Orchestral reading at St Kilda Town Hall Pelleas and Melisande 4 October Sitzprobe and drinks at ANAM Lorelei 23 October Rehearsal drinks with Ali McGregor The Capulets and the Montagues 13 September Morning tea with Jessica Pratt William Tell 10 July Stage orchestral rehearsal O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O William Tell 14 June Dinner with the cast William Tell Week of 25 June Rehearsal and drinks with the cast O O O Due to the nature of rehearsal schedules, all above events are subject to change. Invitations with further details will be sent a few weeks prior to each event. 24 25

Our Patrons We thank our generous donors for their valuable contribution in bringing our work from page to stage. Founding Patrons The Late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE Lady Potter AC Artistic Directors Circle ($10 000+) Deanne Bevan and Guy Russo Rob and Caroline Clemente John and Diana Frew Jane Hemstritch Hans and Petra Henkell Suzanne Kirkham Peter and Anne Laver Don and Angela Mercer Maureen Wheeler AO and Tony Wheeler AO Dr John and Elizabeth Wright-Smith Platinum Patrons ($5 000+) Beth Brown and Tom Bruce AM Richard and Isabella Green Siobhan Lenihan Peter Lovell Kaye Marion Marian and Ken Scarlett OAM Greg Shalit and Miriam Faine Gold Patrons ($2 500+) Joanna Baevski Ian Baker and Cheryl Saunders Craig D Alton and Peter Sherlock Bob Garlick Dr Jennifer George and Rev Matthew Williams Mary-Jane Gething and Joseph Sambrook Daniel Goodfellow and Matthew Burgess M Gordon and L Norton Peter and Jenny Hordern Stewart and Denise Jackel Ian Kennedy AM and Dr Sandra Hacker AO Joan and George Lefroy Ian Merrylees Michael Rigg and Gerard Condon John and Elisabeth Schiller Tim and Lynne Sherwood Phillip and Sue Schudmak Lady Southey AC Felicity Teague Liz and Peter Turner Earl and Countess of Wilton Anonymous (1) Silver Patrons ($1 000+) Laurie Bebbington and Elizabeth O Keeffe Kirsty Bennett Box Family The Hon David Byrne Terry Campbell AO and Christine Campbell Ernest Dawes OBE and Nola Dawes Dr M Elizabeth Douglas Bill Fleming John and Gaye Gaylard Brian Goddard Nance Grant AM MBE and Ian Harris Hartmut and Ruth Hofmann Simon L Jackson and Brian Warburton Dr Garry Joslin Sean Kelly Rod and Daniele Kemp Alun and Patricia Kenwood Angela and Richard Kirsner Prof Kathy Laster John Landy AC and Lynne Landy Dr Paul and Glenys Lejins Dr Anne Lierse Douglas and Rosemary Meagher Jane Morris Greg Noonan Ruth and Tom O Dea Jillian Pappas Jane Patrick and Robert Evans Vivienne Reed OAM Prof John Rickard Tomasz and Elzbeita Romanowski Michael Sassella Andrew Snell Penny Stragalinos Andrea Tappe Prof Hugh Taylor AC and Dr Liz Dax AM Caroline Travers OAM Dr Michael Troy Chris and Helen Trueman Caroline Vaillant David Valentine Megan Waller Catherine Walter AM Russell Waters and Marissa Barter-Waters Ian A Watts Youth Music Foundation of Australia Anonymous (3) Bronze Patrons ($500+) Jenny Anderson Ines and Dr Don Behrend John and Nancy Bomford Susan Brownrigg Pam Caldwell Keith Chivers and Ronald Peel Dr Jennifer Coghlan-Bell & A/Prof Simon Bell Laurie David Beatrice and Richard Donkin Jean Dunn Dennis Freeman Lesley Griffin Dr Irene Irvine Angela Kayser Michael Kirwan Robert and Pamela Knight Jane Kunstler Richard Laslett Peter and Susan Martin Jocelyn and Andrew McLeish Gillian Montgomery Ian Morrey and Dr Geoffrey Minter Jill Page OAM Lynette Payne Prof Greg J Reinhardt Ruth and Ralph Renard Charles Roxburgh Graeme Samuel AC and Jill Davies Aubrey Schrader Dr John and Thea Scott Prof Michael Smith Anonymous (10) Bequests G Bawden and L DeKievet Lesley Bawden Frank and Danielle Chamberlin Colin Gunther and Richard Laslett Jane Kunstler Tony Wildman and Robert Gibbs Anonymous (3) This list is current at time of printing. 26 27

Corporate Join Victorian Opera and achieve your company s business objectives whilst supporting our future. Our Partners We acknowledge and thank our partners who make our work possible. Government Partners Foundation Partner University Partner Awards I NNOVATION AWARD N OMINEE 2017 Trusts and Foundations Corporate Partnerships Corporate Memberships William Angliss Charitable Fund Victorian Opera s Corporate Partnership program provides outstanding brand-led marketing opportunities to businesses wishing to raise their profile and reach new markets. Become a Corporate Member of Victorian Opera and be part of one of the country s most innovative and progressive arts companies. Be seen and network in the foyer alongside leaders of government, business and industry. Henkell Family Fund Official Partner Media Partner Each partnership is carefully tailored to meet the organisation s individual marketing, promotional and stakeholder engagement objectives. We would love to talk to you about your company s business objectives, and demonstrate how Victoria s iconic and leading opera company can help you achieve your vision. Memberships include: Premium tickets to opening night performances Interval drinks Access to post-performance parties Invitation to Season Launch Priority access to other special events and performances Supply Partners CORPORATE Packages are available per season Contact Development Manager Louise O Loughlin on (03) 9001 6405 or louise@victorianopera.com.au Performance Partners 28 29

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Subscriptions Season 2018 We make opera affordable. In 2018, Victorian Opera is rewarding our loyal audiences with simplified subscriptions, clear savings and exclusive benefits. Book more, save more. Choose your own subscription to personalise a package to suit your taste, style, budget and schedule. Buy 2 shows and save 15% Buy 3 shows and save 25% Buy 4+ shows and save 35% Savings are available for Full, Concession and Seniors tickets, and across all price reserves. Get the most out of your subscription. Best value subscription packages start at two shows but the more you book, the more you save. Book a 4+ package of William Tell, Pelleas and Melisande, Lorelei and The Capulets and the Montagues and save 35%. Compared to the 2 Show package, you will save enough to add two tickets for both The Magic Pudding - The Opera and Hansel and Gretel. Your exclusive subscriber benefits include: Priority ticketing Enjoy first access to dates and seating for all performances before single tickets go on sale. Flexibility and convenience Exclusive advantage of exchanging tickets across the Season. Buy your tickets in advance if your plans change, simply choose another date. New! No ticket exchange fee and no credit card fee for subscribers. New! Concession and Senior ticket discounts are now available in Premium seating. Family and friends discount Share your love of opera with your friends and family. Purchase additional discounted tickets to all shows. If you are 30 Years and Under, there are two options: 1/ Personalise a subscription as above and pay just a maximum of $30 per show. 2/ New! Buy an unlimited Season Pass for $100 so you can see every performance in 2018. Numbers are limited to 25 subscribers, so don t wait! Only available via victorianopera.com.au. Terms and Conditions apply. Savings are based on Single Ticket prices for 2018. Tickets must be purchased in a single transaction as a package. Opt-in to the Victorian Opera mailing list when you subscribe to receive advance information about performances, special events and offers. Key Dates Subscriptions on sale Wednesday 27 September 2017 Single Tickets on sale Monday 30 October 2017 Please allow up to four weeks for your subscription to be processed. Pay in instalments Pay in two easy instalments - 50% at the time of booking and the balance on Friday 15 December 2017. Dedicated Victorian Opera subscription line Call 1300 822 849 and the dedicated staff at Arts Centre Melbourne will assist you with all your subscription needs throughout the Season. Pre-book valet parking and save Purchase valet parking vouchers for the Arts Centre Melbourne car park for The Capulets and the Montagues, Lorelei and The Magic Pudding - The Opera. Numbers are limited. New! Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) Receive a 10% discount on single price tickets to the TSO s 2018 concert season with proof of a current Victorian Opera subscription. 32 33

Subscription Information Subscription Prices Season 2018 Season 2018 How to subscribe 1/ Choose the performances and dates you want to attend. 2/ Choose the number of tickets you will need for each performance. 3/ Complete the attached form with your preferences. 4/ Submit your subscription by post, online, by phone or in person. Online www.victorianopera.com.au Phone 1300 822 849 Victorian Opera Subscriptions line (via Arts Centre Melbourne) Post Victorian Opera Subscriptions PO Box 7585, St Kilda Road, VIC 8004 In person Arts Centre Melbourne Smorgon Plaza Box Office, (Theatres Building), 100 St Kilda Road Payments You can pay by cheque (payable to Arts Centre Melbourne) or credit card (Mastercard, VISA, AMEX). Subscription processing fee All subscriptions submitted via mail, phone or online will attract an $8.50 subscription processing fee per transaction. Submit all orders for yourself and your co-subscribers together and only pay one fee. If you are purchasing a subscription for more than one person, there are two options: Paying together Include the contact details for each person while booking using the form, online or over the phone. There is space for up to four subscribers. Include relevant Concession or Seniors Card numbers or date of birth. Choose the Opt-in for each subscriber if they would like to receive communications from us. Due to Privacy legislation, the confirmation of booking will only be sent to the Primary Subscriber listed on the booking form. Paying separately Complete separate subscriptions and submit them together. Alternatively, indicate the subscribers you wish to be seated with, on your form (please ask the other subscribers to do the same). If booking online or over the phone, be sure to mention your wish to be seated with other subscribers in your party. The discounts below are calculated on full price tickets 2 Shows 15% Discount Premium A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve One Reserve William Tell $143 $102 $68 $29 The Capulets and the Montagues $160 $118 $79 $29 Pelleas and Melisande $101 $79 $54 $29 Lorelei $63 The Magic Pudding The Opera $33 $28 Hansel and Gretel $23 3 Shows 25% Discount William Tell $126 $90 $60 $26 The Capulets and the Montagues $141 $104 $70 $26 Pelleas and Melisande $89 $70 $48 $26 Lorelei $56 The Magic Pudding The Opera $29 $25 Hansel and Gretel $21 4+ shows 35% Discount William Tell $109 $78 $52 $22 The Capulets and the Montagues $122 $90 $61 $22 Pelleas and Melisande $77 $61 $41 $22 Lorelei $48 The Magic Pudding The Opera $25 $22 Hansel and Gretel $18 2018 Concession prices available O Pension and Health Care Card holders O Full-time Students O MEAA Members O Arts Centre Melbourne Arts Industry Card holders Other Discount prices available O Seniors Card Holders O 30 Years and Under O Groups of 6 or more O Child prices (14 years and under) for The Magic Pudding - The Opera. 34 35

Season 2018 Calendar SEASON 2018 CALENDAR THE MAGIC PUDDING THE OPERA 15 17 March Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse Single Tickets $34 39 1300 182 183 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 15/ 6:30pm O 16/ 6:30pm 17/ 1:00pm AD 5:00pm AD HANSEL AND GRETEL 9 12 June Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse Single Tickets $28 1300 182 183 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9/ 11:00am AD 2:00pm O AD 5:00pm 12/ 1:00pm* RP WILLIAM TELL 14 19 July Palais Theatre, St Kilda Single Tickets $35 $169 136 100 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 14/ 7:30pm O 17/ 7:30pm 19/ 7:30pm AD *single tickets only. Not available with subscriptions. THE CAPULETS AND THE MONTAGUES 14 September Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Single Tickets $35 $189 1300 182 183 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 14/ 7:30pm O PELLEAS AND MELISANDE 11 13 October Palais Theatre, St Kilda Single Tickets $35 $119 136 100 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 11/ 7:30pm O 13/ 7:30pm AD LORELEI 3 10 November Merlyn Theatre, The Coopers Malthouse Single Tickets $78 (03) 9685 5111 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7/ 7:30pm 8/ 7:30pm Concessions available. Pension and Health Care Card Holders, Full-Time Students, Seniors Card Holders, MEAA Members, 30 Years and Under. Child prices apply on The Magic Pudding The Opera. Transaction fees may apply. 9/ 7:30pm 3/ 7:30pm O 10/ 1:00pm 7:30pm O Opening Night AD Audio Description Available RP Relaxed Performance see p. 40 Prices are correct at time of printing. Single Tickets available from Monday 30 October 2017. 36 37

Venue Partners PALAIS THEATRE Lower Esplanade, St Kilda 136 100 palaistheatre.com.au WILLIAM TELL July Sat 14, Tue 17 & Thu 19 PELLEAS AND MELISANDE October Thu 11 & Sat 13 This extraordinary heritage building has recently been renovated with new lighting features to illuminate its restored art deco façade. Enjoy a stroll along the beach before stepping into its charming foyer and feeling the nostalgia of this hundred-year-old theatre. Not only have legendary rock bands performed here but above all the theatre has outstanding acoustics for opera. MERLYN THEATRE, THE COOPERS MALTHOUSE 113 Sturt Street, Southbank (03) 9685 5111 malthousetheatre.com.au LORELEI November Sat 3, Wed 7, Thu 8, Fri 9 & Sat 10 This old red-brick former brewery exudes industrial chic and modern comfort. It has great coffee and a happy hour which can be enjoyed on the sunny terrace. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you will feel the buzz of being close to the stage and performers in the intimate Merlyn Theatre. ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, PLAYHOUSE AND HAMER HALL 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 1300 182 183 artscentremelbourne.com.au THE CAPULETS AND THE MONTAGUES September Fri 14 THE MAGIC PUDDING THE OPERA March Thu 15, Fri 16 & Sat 17 HANSEL AND GRETEL June Sat 9 & Tue 12* Its proximity to the CBD and public transport makes Arts Centre Melbourne a convenient venue for city workers and suburbanites alike. Be guided by the colourful spire to this exceptional venue where so many world-class companies and artists perform regularly whether it be in Hamer Hall, where the excellent acoustics reach even the back of the Balcony, or the Playhouse, perfect for chamber opera. All our venues are easily accessible by car, bus, train or tram. Victorian Opera supports the use of public transport as per its sustainable development policy. If you need any information to help plan your journey, please visit ptv.vic.gov.au/journey *Relaxed Performance 38 39

ACCESSIBILITY RP RELAXED PERFORMANCE Hansel and Gretel 12 June, 1pm A relaxed performance provides a calm environment for audiences with elements of the production adapted to reduce anxiety or stress. This environment is ideal for audience members with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome and those sensitive to sensory variance. Lighting and sound levels are adjusted to soften their impact; making noise and moving around the auditorium is welcome during the performance; and there are designated chill-out areas in the foyer. Accessibility Victorian Opera is committed to making opera accessible to everyone. None of us have ever been to an opera before, it was a new experience for all of us. My sister was enthralled the entire time and didn t like it when it ended. My sister has GDD (Global Developmental Delay) so for her to watch the entire show was nothing short of extraordinary. Thanks! - Amy AUDIO DESCRIPTION AND TACTILE TOURS The Magic Pudding The Opera 17 March, 1pm and 5pm Hansel and Gretel 9 June, 11am and 2pm William Tell 19 July, 7:30pm Pelleas and Melisande 13 October, 7:30pm Audio description narrates the action on stage for audience members who are blind or visually impaired. Audio Described performances will have an accompanying Tactile Tour 45 minutes prior to the start time of the performance. Tactile Tours allow people with vision impairment to explore the props and costumes of the production. Victorian Opera provides Audio Description and Tactile Tours for selected performances. When organising your tickets, please speak to the box office to book your Audio Description receiver and/or Tactile Tour. Wheelchair and mobility access Victorian Opera presents in venues that provide access and seating for wheelchairs and mobility aids. Please let the box office know of your requirements when booking. Connect With Us Go behind the scenes with our blogs, videos and podcasts to learn more about our work. Subscribe to our enews at victorianopera.com.au Horti Hall, 31 Victoria Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 (03) 9001 6400 Victorian Opera reserves the right to add, to substitute or to withdraw artists or vary prices and programming should the need arise. If this occurs, all updated information will be available on our website. Victorian Opera supports green printing initiatives. This brochure has been printed on recycled paper using vegetable-based inks by Printgraphics Printgreen under ISO 14001 Environmental Certification. Subscription Enquiries 1300 822 849 Illustrations Julien Pacaud pp 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 43 & 44 Image H.C. & A. Glad, 1918, from The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Australia p. 14 Illustration Trout Creative Thinking p. 16 Photography: Charlie Kinross pp 4, 22, 23 DMV Photography p. 24, Steve McKenzie p. 28 Phoebe Powell pp 22, 23, Marty Turnbull p. 38 Graphic Design Sharni Morter 40 41

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