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Stephen Sondheim, James Goldman

Follies

1–6 February 2025 Palais Theatre, St Kilda

Australia’s first ever fully staged production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s most glamorous musical.

In a run-down theatre scheduled for demolition, former chorus girls reunite to honour their performances there during the interwar years. The theatre is ramshackle and the harshness of age has tarnished the rosy tint of their nostalgia. But as the women remember those glamorous years, the faded theatre is propelled back through time and transforms into its former grandeur. Sparkling ghosts of their youth perform old numbers, and the women’s unfinished business soon becomes clear.

Join us as we enter Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s world of 1971 Broadway and experience the iconic, rallying cry of “I’m still here!” filling St Kilda’s Palais Theatre. Sondheim’s score is a loving tribute to show music from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s, while also turning old ideas about musical theatre on its head.

This performance features both Australian musical theatre royalty and emerging stars, with Tony Award-Winning designer Roger Kirk creating the exquisite set and costumes.

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Creatives & Cast

Creative Team

Musical Director Phoebe Briggs
Director Stuart Maunder
Set & Costume Designer Roger Kirk
Choreographer Yvette Lee
Lighting Designer Gavan Swift
Sound Designer Samuel Moxham

Cast

Sally Durant Plummer Antoinette Halloran
Phyllis Rogers Stone Marina Prior
Benjamin Stone Adam Murphy
Buddy Plummer Alexander Lewis
Carlotta Campion Geraldine Turner
Hattie Walker Geraldene Morrow
Stella Deems Rhonda Burchmore
Emily Whitman Colette Mann
Solange La Fitte Evelyne Krape
Heidi Schiller Merlyn Quaife

Orchestra

Orchestra Victoria

Ticket Information

Ticket Prices

Single Tickets ($39-$180)

Price Type
Premium
A-Reserve
B-Reserve
C-Reserve
D-Reserve
Adult
$180
$155
$99
$65
$39
Concession
$170
$145
$89
$55
$39
Senior
$175
$150
$94
$60
$39
30yrs & Under
$30
$30
$30
Child (up to 14) *
$30
$30
$30
$30
$30
Group (6-9)
$170
$145
$89
$55
$39
Arts Access Victoria
$30
$30
$30
Want to book tickets?

Concessions include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, full-time Students, and MEAA members. Companion Card ticketing available.

* All children up to 14 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years.

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

We strongly advise that tickets should only be purchased via authorised ticket sellers. For Follies this includes Ticketmaster, Tix.co, TodayTix and Halftix. Subscriptions are sold via Victorian Opera. Tickets purchased through unauthorised sellers cannot be guaranteed entrance.

Prices are correct at time of publishing and may vary. Information on our Privacy and Ticketing Policies can be found here.

Subscription tickets ($35-$144)

Price Type
Premium
A-Reserve
B-Reserve
C-Reserve
D-Reserve
Adult
$144
$124
$79
$52
$35
Concession
$136
$116
$71
$44
$35
Senior
$140
$120
$75
$48
$35
30yrs and Under
$30
$30
$30
$30
Child (up to 14) *
$24
$24
$24
$24
$24
Want to book tickets?

Note for Follies:
The Preview performance on Saturday 1 February, 2.00 pm is not available as part of the Subscription package.

Concessions include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, full-time Students, and MEAA members. Companion Card ticketing available.

* All children up to 14 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years.

Prices are correct at time of publishing and may vary. Subscription discounts are calculated on full-priced Single Tickets. Information on our Privacy and Ticketing Policies can be found here.

Subscription Ticket Delivery options:

  • Printed tickets posted via Australia Post – Standard mail $5.00 / Registered Post $8.00
  • Print at Home and eTickets are free of charge.

Ticketing Assistance

For assistance with subscriptions, contact our Subscriptions team on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4:30 pm) or email subscriptions@victorianopera.com.au

For assistance with single ticket bookings, contact us on (03) 9001 6400 (Option 1) or email boxoffice@victorianopera.com.au.

COVID-19 Safety

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, contact us prior to the scheduled performance via boxoffice@victorianopera.com.au or phone (03) 9001 6400 (Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4.30 pm).

Palais Theatre, St Kilda

Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182

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