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The Magic Pudding is back and tastier than ever!
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 charm, 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!
Tickets $42
Digital Access $30
The Round
Friday 15 May, 1:00pm (Relaxed Performance)
Saturday 16 May, 2:00pm
Darebin Arts Centre
Friday 22 May, 6:30pm
Bunjil Place
Friday 29 May, 1:00pm (Relaxed Performance)
Saturday 30 May, 2.00pm
Duration
60 minutes
Language
Sung in English
Online via Digital Access
Streamed online from 29 May 2026, 1:00pm
Marian & E H Flack Trust
William Angliss Charitable Trust
We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Jane Hemstritch AO
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
Original Set & Costume Designer
Chloe Greaves
Revival Costume Designer
Mel Serjeant
Original Lighting Designer
Peter Darby
Lighting Designer
Robert Brown
CAST
Narrator
Rachael Joyce
Bunyip Bluegum
Bailey Montgomerie
Bill Barnacle
Douglas Kelly
Sam Sawnoff
Joshua Morton-Galea
Albert the Pudding
Eamon Dooley
Judge / Hedgehog
Alessia Pintabona
Watkin Wombat
Mia Koutsoumidis
Patrick the Possum
Phoebe Tait
Benjimen Brandysnap
Brittney Northcott
Rooster
Emma Mueller
Constable
Matthew O’Leary
ENSEMBLE
Martyn Arends, Lily Flynn, Emilia Gray, Leyland Jones, Zoe Lancaster, Sunny Li, Kate Pengelly
ORCHESTRA
Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
Concessions include: Pension and Health Care Card holders, full-time Students, and MEAA members. Companion Card ticketing available.
Other Discounts available: Seniors Card holders, 30yrs & Under, Child (14yrs & Under), and Arts Access Victoria members.
Terms & Conditions
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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).
Ticket bookings: contact the nominated ticket seller or original point of purchase.
Subscriptions: contact us on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:30pm) or email our Subscriptions team.
Health & Safety
If you or a member of your household is unwell or displaying symptoms of a contagious illness before a performance, please stay home and rest.
To exchange or refund your tickets due to illness, contact us prior to your performance via email or phone (03) 9001 6400 (Option 1).
