Richard Mills
The Butterfly Lovers
Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
12 Oct 2022
- 15 Oct 2022
In a famous Chinese legend, doomed lovers find freedom when their spirits transform into butterflies.
Yingtai disguises herself as a boy to pursue an education. On the way to commence her studies, she meets Shanbo and they become friends. Confused by their growing attraction, they eventually succumb to their love. But Yingtai is destined for an arranged marriage. Only as butterflies can they be together forever.
In an international collaboration with Singapore’s Wild Rice theatre, Victorian Opera’s Richard Mills has composed a new opera with a libretto by playwright Joel Tan. Directed by one of Asia’s greatest theatre-makers, Ivan Heng, expect the colour and sound of Chinese culture fused with traditions of opera.
An exploration of sexual identity and societal oppression, The Butterfly Lovers is above all else a celebration of love.
Details
WORLD PREMIERE
Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
Wednesday 12 October 2022, 7.30 pm
Thursday 13 October 2022, 7.30 pm
Friday 14 October 2022, 7.30 pm
Saturday 15 October 2022, 1.00 pm, 7.30 pm
1 h 10, no interval
Sung in English
More Information
In-Theatre Subscriptions are now closed.
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Single Tickets
In-Theatre Tickets $100 (Concessions available)
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Creatives & Cast
Composer and Conductor
Richard Mills
Librettist
Joel Tan
Director Ivan Heng
Orchestra Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra, featuring traditional Chinese instruments
Cast
Father/Zhu
To be announced
Liang Shanbo
Meili Li
Zhu Yingtai
Cathy-Di Zhang
Featuring
Ensemble
Book Tickets
Single Tickets $39-$100
| Price Type | Premium | A-Reserve | B-Reserve | C-Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $100 | $90 | $65 | $39 |
| Concession | $90 | $80 | $55 | $39 |
| Senior | $95 | $85 | $60 | $39 |
| 30 Years & Under | $30 | $30 | ||
Single Ticket online orders may
be subject to a Service Charge of up to $8.95 per order, plus any optional
additional postage charges.
Digital
Access ticket orders include a $1.50 (inc. GST) processing fee per
order.
Bookings available online or by phone on 1300 182 183 (Arts Centre Melbourne).
If you have accessible booking requirements, including wheelchair and/or companion card requirements please contact Arts Centre Melbourne on 1300 182 183 (main Box Office) or 1300 822 849 (Subscriptions line).
For assistance with existing 2022 Subscriptions, please phone the Victorian Opera Subscription line on 1300 822 849 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm). Subscriptions closed on Thursday 31 March 2022.
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Supported by
The Robert Salzer Foundation
Circle5 Foundation
