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Based on an original creation story from Wadawurrung Country.
Did you know that magpies created the first dawn?*
Victorian Opera is once again proud to present Parrwang Lifts The Sky as part of its family and education program.
A long time ago…
The sky was a blanket on the land. The earth was in darkness and the people were afraid. If not for the courage of Parrwang the magpie, determined to assist her newfound friends, this blanket may still be with us today.
Tjatjarrang (Big Sister) and Koki (Brother) are young, adventurous and tired of living in the dark. When they manage to climb to the highest branches of an ancient gum tree, they discover a world of colour and light and a friend in Parrwang (Magpie).
Parrwang decides to help her new friends lift the blanket of darkness from the young humans world. The plan is devised but Parrwang must first convince the Great Council of Birds led by Bunjil (Eagle). Will the council agree?
*Based on an original creation story from Wadawurrung Country.
Watch Parrwang Lifts the Sky online from the comfort of your own home by purchasing Digital Access, either as a Subscription package or as an individual performance.
Friday 10 May, 1.00 pm*
Saturday 11 May, 2.00 pm, 5.00 pm
Monday 13 May, 6.30 pm
Tuesday 14 May, 6.30 pm
Friday 17 May, 6.30 pm
Saturday 18 May, 2.00 pm – Livestream
Duration
50 minutes, with no interval
Language
Sung in English
*Relaxed Performance
Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne
Jane Hemstritch OA
Marian & E H Flack Trust
William Angliss Charitable Trust
Composer and Librettist Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO
Conductor Aaron Wyatt
Director Elizabeth Hill-Cooper
Cultural Textile Design Dr Deanne Gilson Wadawurrung Elder
Cultural Scenic Design Billy-Jay O’Toole
Set & Costume Designer Mel Serjeant
Lighting Designer Peter Darby
Sound Designer Samuel Moxham
Featuring students from University of Melbourne
Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
Digital Access can be purchased as a subscription or individual performances. All Digital Access performances can be viewed live and on-demand for an extended period following the initial stream date as many times as you wish.
You only need to buy 1 Digital Access ticket per household, not a ticket for each person watching.
Digital Access ticket orders include a $1.50 (inc. GST) processing fee per order.
2023 Concession include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, Full-time Students, and MEAA Members. Other Discount prices available: Senior, 30 Years and Under.
Phone (03) 9001 6400 for assistance.
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