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The Magic Pudding: The Opera (Digital Access)
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Calvin Bowman, Anna Goldsworthy

The Magic Pudding: The Opera (Digital Access)

Digital Access From 29 May – 29 November 2026

The Magic Pudding is back and tastier than ever!

“An absolute joy.”
— ★★★★, Herald Sun

Victorian Opera is bringing its adored adaptation of Norman Lindsay’s classic The Magic Pudding to the stage for an unmissable return season.

Filled with a measure of musical magic, deliciously playful costumes and a hearty helping of theatrical magic, this dinky-di delight brings Lindsay’s larrikinism to life.

This Australian classic has enchanted generations with its much-loved characters Albert the Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, Bill Barnacle, Sam Sawnoff as well as those mischievous Puddin’ thieves.

Director Elizabeth Hill-Cooper lovingly realises this production with Victorian Opera’s Head of Music Phoebe Briggs conducting a chamber orchestra.

Perfect for pudding-lovers of all ages!

About Digital Access

  • Streamed live on the performance date and available on-demand for six months from the original stream date.
  • You can watch when you want and as many times as you want.
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Creatives & Cast

CREDITS

Composer
Calvin Bowman

Librettist
Anna Goldsworthy after Norman Lindsay’s original work

Based on the book by Norman Lindsay

Creative Team

Conductor
Phoebe Briggs

Original Director
Cameron Menzies

Remount Director
Elizabeth Hill-Cooper

Set & Costume Designer
Chloe Greaves

Original Lighting Designer
Peter Darby

Lighting Designer
Robert Brown

 

Orchestra

Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra

Ticket Information

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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.

2026 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 or buy online.

Ticket Prices

Digital Access

Price Type
Abduction only
Adult
$30
Concession
$28
Senior
$28
30yrs & Under
$28
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Ticketing Assistance

Do you need assistance with your ticket booking? We are here to help. Contact us via boxoffice@victorianopera.com.au and tell us how we can help you. We will take care of the rest.

School bookings | Access All Areas

School bookings for The Magic Pudding: The Opera are currently available as part of Season 2026 Access All Areas: Livestream Program . This program provides Primary School students an exciting backstage pass to the opera.

Presented across four 25-minute workshops online, each workshop showcases a different aspect of staging an opera: the voice, design, technical production and the orchestra. Access All Areas concludes with watching The Magic Pudding: The Opera in-theatre, streamed live or on demand. This program is supported by Education Resources and associated activities.

For enquires please contact our Education Team by email or phone (03) 9012 6659 (Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:30pm).