Ottorino Respighi
The Sleeping Beauty
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
23 Feb 2021
- 26 Feb 2021
The classic fairy tale you know and love.
It’s the one about the princess who pricks her finger on a spindle and falls into a deep sleep. For centuries, the kingdom slumbers. The only one who can save them is a handsome prince and his revitalising kiss.
Composed in the aftermath of World War I and the Spanish flu pandemic, Respighi’s opera was a tale for a world on its knees. It’s the call for resilience and celebration that we all need right now.
Victorian Opera presents this opera as it was intended. Magical larger-than-life puppets and charming music draw you into a wondrous dreamscape in this revival of our acclaimed 2017 production.
Embrace the child within and join a resilient community emerging out of dark times with hope. It’s time for reawakening.
Gallery
Victorian Opera's 2021 production of The Sleeping Beauty
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Details
OPERA WITH PUPPETRY - REVIVAL
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
Saturday 20 February 2021, 7.30 pm [CANCELLED*]
Tuesday 23 February 2021, 7.30 pm
Wednesday 24 February 2021, 7.30 pm
Thursday 25 February 2021, 7.30 pm
Friday 26 February 2021, 7.30 pm [SOLD OUT]
1 h 20, no interval
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
Please be aware that flashing lights and theatrical smoke and haze will be used during this performance.
As per government guidelines, masks must be worn indoors, including during a performance. Masks must also be worn outdoors where you cannot safely distance 1.5m from other patrons. Specific information relating to the Palais Theatre's COVID-Safe measures can be found here.
Creatives & Cast
Composer Ottorino Respighi
Librettist Gian Bistolfi
Conductor Phoebe Briggs
Director Nancy Black
Set Designer Morwenna Schenck
Original Set Design Bluebottle
Lighting Designer Philip Lethlean
Original Puppet Design and Construction Joe Blanck
Original Choreographer Michelle Heaven
Orchestra Orchestra Victoria
Cast
The Nightingale Rebecca Rashleigh
The Cuckoo Shakira Dugan
The Frog / The Spindle Kirilie Blythman
The Ambassador Michael Lampard
The Blue Fairy Kathryn Radcliffe
The Jester / Mister Dollar Cheques Timothy Reynolds
The Green Fairy Juel Riggall
The King Raphael Wong
The Queen / The Cat Dimity Shepherd
The Old Lady / The Duchess Liane Keegan
The Princess Georgia Wilkinson
The Woodcutter Stephen Marsh
The Prince Carlos E. Bárcenas
A Villager Douglas Kelly
Puppeteers Christian Bagin, Vincent Crowley, Nadine Dimitrievitch, Kate Fryer, Kaira Hachefa, Stéphane Hisler, Luke Taylor
Inside the Rehearsal Room
Reviews
“★★★★½ Pure magic”
“★★★★½ Not a moment goes by that doesn’t captivate the senses.”
“★★★★½ An utter delight”
Book Tickets
Single Tickets $39-$125
| Price Type | Premium | A-Reserve | B-Reserve | C-Reserve | D-Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $125 | $105 | $80 | $59 | $39 |
| Concession | $115 | $95 | $70 | $49 | $39 |
| Senior | $120 | $100 | $75 | $54 | $39 |
| 30 Years & Under | N/A | N/A | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Arts Access | N/A | N/A | $30 | $30 | $30 |
Concession prices are available to Pension and Health Care Card holders, full-time Students and MEAA Members.
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Ticket prices are correct at time of publishing and may vary. A booking fee may apply. Price reserve maps for this production can be found on our Venue Information page. Information on our Privacy and Ticketing Policies can be found here.
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Supported by
The Robert Salzer Foundation
Orchestra Victoria