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Der Freischütz
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Carl Maria von Weber, Friedrich Kind

Der Freischütz

28–30 September 2027 Palais Theatre

It’s time to dance with the Devil…

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The stakes couldn’t be higher for Max.

A once-gifted marksman whose aim is failing him, he must win a crucial shooting competition to secure his future and bride-to-be. Lost in the blackness of the forest and gripped by fear, supernatural seduction leads to a dangerous dance with the Devil. Seven magic bullets. Six will strike their mark. But the Devil controls the final shot.

Gothic grandeur, the lyrical beauty of German Romanticism and a timeless tale of temptation and fate fuse in Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz. Seize this rare opportunity to experience one of opera’s greatest masterpieces in a brooding new production by Stuart Maunder, featuring the ANAM Orchestra conducted by Chad Kelly and a luminary cast of singers including Joshua Bloom, Kiandra Howarth, Kyle Stegall, and Meechot Marrero.

Dark, thrilling and, naturally, unmissable.

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Dates, Venue & Info

Palais Theatre
Tickets: $39 – 170

Tuesday 28 September, 7:30pm
Thursday 30 September, 7:30pm

Language
Sung in German

Duration
2 hours and 20 minutes, including interval

Creatives & Cast

CREDITS

Composer
Carl Maria von Weber

Librettist
Friedrich Kind

Based on a story by Johann August Apel and Friedrich Laun.

CREATIVE TEAM

Conductor
Chad Kelly

Director
Stuart Maunder

Set Designer
Richard Roberts

Costume Designer
Harry Gill

Lighting Designer
Gavan Swift

CAST

Max
Kyle Stegall

Agathe
Kiandra Howarth

Kaspar
Joshua Bloom

Annchen
Meechot Marrero

Hermit / Zamiel
Adrian Tamburini

Kuno
Simon Meadows

ORCHESTRA
Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) Orchestra

Ticket Information

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Other Discounts available: Seniors Card holders, 30yrs & Under, Child (14yrs & Under), and Arts Access Victoria members.

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Tickets

TICKET TYPES
PREMIUM
A
B
C
D
Adult
$170
$145
$99
$69
$39
Concession
$160
$135
$89
$59
$39
Senior
$165
$140
$94
$64
$39
30yrs & Under
$30
$30
$30
Child
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
Groups (6-9 people) per person
$160
$135
$89
$59
$39
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Group (10+) and School

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Groups (10+ people) per person
$144
$123
$84
$58
$39
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School Group pricing | $25

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D
School Group (per child)
$25
$25
$25
Teacher - 1 free per 10 students
$0
$0
$0
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$25
$25
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Subscription pricing

TICKET TYPES
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Adult
$136
$116
$79
$55
$35
Concession
$128
$108
$71
$47
$35
Senior
$132
$112
$75
$51
$35
30yrs & Under
$128
$30
$30
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$30
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$24
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