August 30, 2023
She’s everything, he’s just Macbeth
Portrayals of masculinity and patriarchy in the works of Verdi and Gerwig. Macbeth and Barbie. There’s no way we could possibly connect our opera Verdi’s…
A GRAND OPERA BY GIUSEPPE VERDI
Macbeth
Something wicked this way comes...Her Majesty's Theatre
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Nicknamed “l’opera senza amore” – the opera without love – Macbeth is a bold retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy, a portrait in music of one of the world’s most power-hungry couples.
A witches’ prophecy and a fierce, consuming ambition lead Macbeth and his wife on a murderous path with the ruthless desire to ascend the throne of Scotland. Verdi’s score bristles with energy and excitement: majestic arias, hair-raising duets and thrilling ensembles. If you enjoyed La traviata last year, you will be rocked to your core by the chilling, emotional experience of this grand opera.
Starring two of Australia’s most prominent Verdi specialists: baritone José Carbό, back with State Opera for the first time since 2007 as Macbeth, and Adelaide born soprano Kate Ladner, who brings her stunning vocal power to the role of Lady Macbeth.
Perth audiences and critics raved about this production directed by Stuart Maunder where Braveheart meets Game of Thrones. Get ready for a wild night at the opera Adelaide, something wicked this way comes…
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REVIEWS
- Conductor
- Finnegan Downie Dear
- Director
- Stuart Maunder AM
- Set & Costume Designer
- Roger Kirk AM
- Lighting Designer
- Trudy Dalgleish
- Chorus Master
- Anthony Hunt
- Fight Choreographer
- Jo Stone
- Macbeth
- José Carbό
- Lady Macbeth
- Kate Ladner
- Banquo
- Pelham Andrews
- Macduff
- Paul O’Neill
- Malcolm
- Tomas Dalton
- Doctor/Duncan
- Nicholas Todorovic
- Lady In Waiting
- Teresa LaRocca
- Fleance
- Elliott Purdie
State Opera Chorus
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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Open casting to find young Fleance
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5-minutes with José Carbό
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It's no April Fools: Are you Lonesome Tonight really does merge opera and country music for a surprising, high-energy, toe-tapping performance!
And who better than the cast can tell you more about it? Read their triple interview here: stateopera.com.au/meet-the-cast-are-you-lonesome-tonight/
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CALLING ALL YOUNG ACTORS! 📣🎭
State Opera South Australia is seeking young, Adelaide-based male opera and musical theatre artists for the 2025 regional and metro school tour of The Frog Prince. 🐸👑
Rehearsals start early May, with performances from May to June.
Expression of interest will close 9am this Monday, 31 March 2025. 🎭📅
Apply now ➡️ stateopera.com.au/job-vacancies/auditions/
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🎶 From the stage to the terminal, theatre can happen anywhere. Earlier this week @macintyre.hr filled the airport with his wonderful voice, bringing smiles to the faces of passengers arriving and departing from Adelaide Airport . ✈️✨
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