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A ruthless woman with a secret son
A jealous husband bent on revenge
A young orphan whose loyalty will cost his life.
Donizetti’s dramatic Bel Canto masterpiece, a virtuoso vehicle returned to popularity by Dame Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge, has not been seen in Melbourne for more than 30 years. Direct from international successes in the US and UK, acclaimed international coloratura soprano Helena Dix returns to Melbourne Opera to continue her string of MO successes (Macbeth, Norma, Roberto Devereux and Lohengrin).
Joining Helena is popular tenor James Egglestone as her secret son Gennaro,Christopher Hillier as Duke Alfonso the jealous husband and Dimity Shepherd as Orsini, with the Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Greg Hocking and Raymond Lawrence. This new production is directed by Gary Abrahams. 4 performances only!
The closest parking is located in Flinders Lane - Wilson Parking (Flinders Gate). Evening parking can be pre-booked online through https://bookabay.wilsonparking.com.au/
Alternatively Council House Car Park in Royal Lane is located off Little Collins St
The main doors and box office open 90 mins prior to the start of each performance. The doors to enter the auditorium usually open 30 mins prior to the performance
Due to the nature of live performance, trying to find your way to your seat once a show has started can disrupt both the audience and the performers on stage. Therefore, most performances have a lockout period which restricts anybody from entering the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance. Depending on the performance, you may not be able to be seated in your original seat.
Packaged foods and cold drinks purchased at any of our theatre bars can be taken into the auditorium during the performance.
Hot drinks, glass and unpackaged foods will not be admitted into the auditorium.
No, unfortunately not. Therefore we recommend that patrons do not bring bags larger than a regular sized handbag or small backpack to the theatre.
We have a small number of accessible seating available in the stalls - to book, please call the Box Office on 03 9650 1500
Please note there is no elevator access to the Dress Circle & Upper Circle. Access to Athenaeum 2 is via our vintage lift which can only accomodate standard width wheelchairs.
Online
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Telephone Ticket Sales
Theatre Booking Line - 03 9650 1500
Monday – Friday 9am – 4:30pm
In Person
The Box Office in the Athenaeum Theatre Main Foyer is open Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm and opens one and a half hours prior to all performances. “Door Sales” and collection of tickets at the Venue may be done then.
For ticketing inquires, please email: boxoffice@athenaeumtheatre.com.au
For venue hire inquires, please email: boxoffice@athenaeumtheatre.com.au
03 9650 1500
188 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
No, interval drinks can not be pre-ordered.
If the performance or event that you were scheduled to attend is cancelled or postponed, we will be in touch at the earliest opportunity.
In the event of a cancellation, you will be given the option to either exchange your tickets to an alternative performance or the option for a full refund.
Should your event be rescheduled, your booking will automatically be valid for the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, you will be given the option to either exchange your tickets to an alternative performance (if applicable), the option to receive a full refund.
There is no dress code. Casual attire is acceptable.
Running times for shows are available on the show information pages. Concerts & individual events may not be able to supply this information in advance.