In the stunning surrounds of the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, experience a double bill of two special 20th century operas which question our ideas of identity and the very nature of our being.
Based on an episode from Don Quixote, Master Peter’s Puppet Show delves into the minds of the protagonists, as lines are blurred between reality and fiction. Victorian Opera, in collaboration with Black Hole Theatre takes the concept of a show within a show one step further.
What Next? is the only opera written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning composer Elliott Carter. The opera explodes with vitality as it looks at how six people regain consciousness after an accident and try to recall who they are.
2011 Developing Artist Daniel Carter embarks on his debut as lead conductor in this enigmatic double bill.
Discover Master Peter's Puppet Show / What Next? at Horti Hall. Sunday 5 August, 3pm
Nancy Black, Director, Black Hole Theatre
Daniel Carter Conductor
Nancy Black Director
Adam Gardnir Set and Costume Designer
Philip Lethlean Lighting Designer
Lynne Kent Puppet Designer
Carlos Barcenas Master Peter
Ian Cousins Don Quixote
Jessica Aszodi Rose
Emily Bauer-Jones Stella
Timothy Reynolds Zen
Gary Rowley Harry or Larry
Ireni Utley Mama
Orchestra Victoria
Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre
Wednesday 15 August 7:30pm
Thursday 16 August 7:30pm
Saturday 18 August 7:30pm
Sunday 19 August 3:00pm
Tuesday 21 August 7:30pm
Wednesday 22 August 7.30pm
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes including one interval
Sung in Spanish and English with surtitles | @victorianopera #ppuppet
