March 20, 2024
5-minutes with Anna Dowsley
Anna Dowsley has established herself as one of the most exciting mezzo-sopranos to emerge from Australia in recent years. She has performed many leading roles…
MOZART/DA PONTE
Così fan tutte
Love doesn't play by the rulesHer Majesty's Theatre
29 Aug - 07 Sep 2024TICKETS
From $75*Performance dates:
Thursday 29 August, 7.30pm
Saturday 31 August, 7.30pm
Thursday 5 September, 7.30pm
Saturday 7 September, 2.00pm
Premium: $185
A Reserve: Adult $145, Concession* $130.50
B Reserve: Adult $115, Concession* $103.50
C Reserve: Adult $75, Concession* $67.50
Under 30? Get your ticket for $35 here
RAA Member? Save 10% here
*Concession pricing includes seniors cards, all pension cards and full-time student card holders
At a luxurious Italian resort, two devoted and adoring couples embark on a holiday to remember, one that will change their lives forever.
Cynical bachelor Don Alfonso places a bet with friends Guglielmo and Ferrando that their girlfriends, sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, will not remain faithful in the face of temptation. As the boys slip into disguise and set out to win the bet by seducing the other’s partner, the will and commitment of the girls is put to the ultimate test leading to unforeseen surprises and revelations.
As passions burn hotter than the Neapolitan sun, a hilarious and compelling story unfolds full of seduction, jealousy and broken promises. Love and loyalty are unexpectedly pushed to the limits as the couples struggle to understand what lies deep within their hearts.
State Opera South Australia proudly presents the sumptuous and steamy production that wowed Brisbane audiences last year. With a cheeky hint of HBO’s The White Lotus, Mozart’s classic Così fan tutte (or The School for Lovers) seamlessly blends heavenly music, searing wit and themes of humanity with a contemporary take on this classic opera.
Conducted by State Opera’s own Artistic Director Dane Lam and directed by Opera Queensland’s Artistic Director Patrick Nolan, the production features the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast of internationally renowned performers.
South Australians Sky Ingram and Nicholas Lester feature as Fiordiligi and Guglielmo, along with Anna Dowsley and Kyle Stegall making their company debuts as Dorabella and Ferrando. Joining them as the meddlesome Don Alfonso is Christopher Hillier along with Jessica Dean as maid Despina.
Who will triumph in this game of love?
REVIEWS
Our Partners
- Conductor
- Dane Lam
- Director
- Patrick Nolan
- Associate Director
- Laura Hansford
- Set & Costume Designer
- Elizabeth Gadsby
- Lighting Designer
- Bernie Tan
- Fiordiligi
- Sky Ingram
- Dorabella
- Anna Dowsley
- Guglielmo
- Nicholas Lester
- Ferrando
- Kyle Stegall
- Don Alfonso
- Christopher Hillier
- Despina
- Jessica Dean
State Opera Chorus
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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This Opera Queensland production first premiered on 10 August 2023 in Brisbane, Australia.
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Oh my, opening night is exactly a month away! 😳
And in case you haven't heard, new seats have been recently released and are up for grabs across all performances.
Get yours here: stateopera.com.au/productions/candide/
📸 Annie Aitken in the 2018 performance of Candide directed by Mitchell Butel with the Sydney Philharmonia Choir. Photo by Grant Leslie
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