May 28, 2020
The Australian Premiere of Dead Man Walking
DEAD MAN WALKING An opera in two acts Jake Hegge, Composer Terrence McNally, Librettist In 2003, State Opera South Australia gave Dead Man Walking its…
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Dead Man Walking
“He Will Gather Us Around. Side By Side, You And I.”Festival Theatre
07 Aug - 16 Aug 2003Dead Man Walking, based on a non fictional novel to the same name written by Sister Helen Prejean.
Set in Louisiana in the early 1980’s, Joseph De Rocher sits in his prison cell contemplating his impending execution and remembers the crime he committed. Sister Helen Prejean becomes Joseph’s pen pal throughout his sentence and sits by his side until his final moments.
REVIEWS
- Conductor
- John DeMain
- Director
- Brad Dalton
- Set Design
- Michael Yeargan
- Costume Design
- Sam Fleming
- Sound Designer
- Roger Gans
- Lighting Designer
- Jennifer Tipton
- Sister Helen Prejean
- Kirsti Harms
- Joseph de Rocher
- Teddy Tahu Rhodes
- Mrs Patrick de Rohcer
- Elizabeth Campbell
- Sister Rose
- Rosalind Martin
- George Benton
- David Hibbard
- First Prison Guard
- Stephen Bennett
- Second Prison Guard
- Robert England
- Father Grenville
- Andrew Brunsdon
- Howard Boucher
- Brian Gilbertson
- Jade Boucher
- Wendy Hopkins
- Owen Hart
- Douglas McNicol
- Kitty Hart
- Merlyn Quaife
State Opera Chorus
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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May 28, 2020
Arias from the Archives
State Opera was established in 1976 and forms part of the extraordinary cultural legacy of Premier Don Dunstan. It has a proud history of firsts…
SOCIAL
Our season of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 at Adelaide Fringe will include a relaxed performance, on Sunday 17 March at 10am.
This performance has been carefully developed in partnership with Allied Health Professionals to provide a suitable experience for families of children with a range of sensory, communication and learning needs.
The performance includes:
➡️ a sensory-friendly break out space
➡️ children seated on the floor in front of the performance area are welcome to bring along a cushion
➡️ there is plenty of space to move around or leave the room without disrupting other patrons' experience
➡️ a visual storybook (social story) available for download on the State Opera website
Keen to join us? Book now at adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/the-frog-prince-af2024
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Saw the performance today. It was great and the kids loved it 😎
This is brilliant!!! ❤️
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas when State Opera artists join the Adelaide Carols by Candlelight lineup!
Sopranos Desiree Frahn and Jessica Mills, baritone Nicholas Cannon and tenor Brock Roberts will be there with (jingle) bells on.
Join us in Elder Park on Saturday 9 December or follow the broadcast on Channel 7.
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I can't wait to share in the music and festivities with these fantastic artists, this will be my first Carol's by Candlelight with Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus.
Fabulous group!
Jess Mills this is so exciting 😍😍😍
I am so glad they are broadcasting the carols
killer line up
Madly rushing to get Christmas presents? 🎁
Here's a truly special experience you can't wrap and put under the Christmas tree, but is sure to leave indelible memories: a State Opera singer and accompanist serenading you and your guests with a 15 minute performance at your home or corporate function.
This is just one of the many special gifts you can bid on in our Christmas Fundraiser: app.galabid.com/stateoperachristmas/items
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Great photo! 🩷
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