State Opera of South Australia - Adelaide | 28 May 2022 |

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VossState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
Two outstanding adaptations of literary classics |
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Richard Meale’s Voss revived in all its brilliance in Adelaide |
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A remarkable night of opera |
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A night of outstanding performances |
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Finally, this long overdue – and much delayed – revival of Richard Meale's grand opera confirms that it is indeed a masterpiece |
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The Turn of the ScrewState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() |
Two outstanding adaptations of literary classics |
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State Opera brings chilling tale Turn of the Screw to the stage |
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Henry James's classic text is reconfigured into a haunting chamber opera in this new State Opera SA production |
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Stuart Maunder directs powerful performance in Adelaide |
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Maunder and team have cooked up a real beauty |
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Strong performances and a magnificent, menacing stage design |
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La bohèmeState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Bohème on the Beach was an egalitarian affair, and a lot of fun to boot |
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Il barbiere di SivigliaState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
A crisp, colourful interpretation of Rossini’s classic opera buffa |
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This delightful, technicolour-bright production is wonderful, light-hearted entertainment |
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A lively Barber of Seville in State Opera of South Australia's new home |
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Frivolity seems so out of place in these COVID times, but a dose of light-hearted merriment from Rossini is actually the perfect antidote |
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Sweeney ToddState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
This production of Stephen Sondheim's masterwork is something truly special |
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Revenge, murder and cannibalism: Adelaide Sweeney Todd has legs |
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The whole production is so well done that you want to keep coming back for more |
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CarouselState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
This fine, semi-staged production shows why Carousel was such a groundbreaking show |
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Summer of the Seventeenth DollState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
In this new production the opera has finally found its place and worth |
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Verdi in the suburbs |
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Madama ButterflyState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
A beautiful, relevant Madama Butterfly arrives in Adelaide |
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Mariana Hong is a seasoned Butterfly |
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Tearing at the heartstrings, this stunning, sensitive production is the perfect ticket for opera novice and specialist alike |
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The MikadoState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
This Adelaide production of the 1885 show is vibrant and charming |
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Stuart Maunder’s 'The Mikado' gives us G&S how it ought to be |
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"Hello Kitty on steroids" |
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The Cunning Little VixenState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Featuring an excellent cast, Stuart Maunder's Vixen is a highly imaginative romp |
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A rapturous affirmation of life, love, and opera, with surprisingly contemporary themes |
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A picturesque production which showcases a delightful score and SA talent |
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CarmenState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
A back-to-basics Carmen successfully staged outdoors |
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A touch of Seville in Adelaide’s Victoria Square from State Opera South Australia |
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An exciting open air Carmen in Adelaide |
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King ArthurState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Thrilling King Arthur from the Gabrieli Consort in Adelaide |
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Die Lustige WitweState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Graeme Murphy's sparkling production of The Merry Widow is sure to please Adelaide audiences |
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The merriest of widows promises a night of pure pleasure |
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Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Act III)State Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
An uneven presentation of this comedy from Wagner |
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A Meistersinger Act 3 to celebrate a State Opera Wagner anniversary |
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So when will we see the complete opera? |
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Les pêcheurs de perlesState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
The State Opera’s Pearl Fishers graces Adelaide's stage |
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State Opera have a winning production in The Pearl Fishers |
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Die FledermausState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Die Fledermaus is full of colourful costumes; zany characters; classy lighting, songs and choreography |
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Don PasqualeState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Director, Cath Dadd, has put together an hilarious production with a cast to die for, |
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A carefree, comic Don Pasquale in Adelaide |
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La Vida BreveState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
What a contrast! Tragedy and comedy in a double bill in Adelaide |
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An utterly captivating and delightful experience that deserved a longer season |
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An unexpectedly intimate experience |
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An enriching night’s entertainment that balances tragedy and comedy, sensitivity and irony |
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Gianni SchicchiState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
What a contrast! Tragedy and comedy in a double bill in Adelaide |
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An utterly captivating and delightful experience that deserved a longer season |
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An unexpectedly intimate experience |
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An enriching night’s entertainment that balances tragedy and comedy, sensitivity and irony |
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PagliacciState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Quality performances of Cav and Pag open State Opera of South Australia’s season |
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Cavalleria RusticanaState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Quality performances of Cav and Pag open State Opera of South Australia’s season |
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SaulAdelaide FestivalNo. of reviews: 7 | ![]() |
Kosky’s baroque extravaganza could power SA’s electricity grid for a month |
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Glyndebourne's Saul wins over Adelaide |
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The opening twenty minutes of this production are worth the price of admission on their own |
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Another euphoric reception of the Glyndebourne Festival’s Saul |
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A masterpiece of operatic staging |
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Barrie Kosky's truly outstanding production |
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Barrie Kosky slays giant expectations in triumphant return to Adelaide |
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Adelaide Festival opera Saul sweeps national Helpmann Awards
Just as David slew Goliath, the Adelaide Festival’s centrepiece opera Saul toppled almost all its competition at Monday night’s national Helpmann Awards, sweeping six prizes from seven nominations.
Just as David slew Goliath, the Adelaide Festival’s centrepiece opera Saul toppled almost all its competition at Monday night’s national Helpmann Awards, sweeping six prizes from seven nominations.
ToscaState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
A strong, passionate Tosca from State Opera in Adelaide |
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Impressive individual performances in an otherwise safe production |
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The entire package is a 'must see' for any lover of opera |
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State Opera’s Tosca is a triumph |
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Rosario La Spina on tenors, top notes and Tosca
The Queensland tenor talks all things Cavarodossi in the lead up to State Opera South Australia’s latest staging.
The Queensland tenor talks all things Cavarodossi in the lead up to State Opera South Australia’s latest staging.
Die FledermausState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
A sparkling Die Fledermaus entertains in Adelaide |
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Coudstreet!State Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
George Palmer, Gale Edwards and Timothy Sexton do justice to one of the greatest Australian stories ever written |
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Oopera version of Tim Winton's classic revels in Australianisms |
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Cloudstreet is a major Australian success story |
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An exciting new opera drama in the Australian idiom |
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This stunning production exceeds all expectations |
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Die ZauberflöteState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
Mozart among the Masons: The Magic Flute in Adelaide’s Masonic Hall |
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FaustState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 6 | ![]() |
A marvel of colour and movement |
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McVicar’s inspiring Faust triumphs in Adelaide |
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The damnation of Faust |
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Faust is a spectacular work, not seen here for 33 years |
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Faust’s modern makeover |
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Teddy Tahu Rhodes has a devil of a time with State Opera SA’s Faust |
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Don GiovanniState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Don Giovanni achieves the sexual tension and displays of genuine emotion needed |
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Seduced by State Opera’s Don Giovanni |
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OtelloState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 4 | ![]() |
Does Otello need to be black? |
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Verdi remastered: Otello on the high seas |
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Otello comes into the twenty first century |
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Aircraft carrier sets scene for modern Otello |
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SatyagrahaState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
A thrilling Satyagraha as a Philip Glass opera-ballet in Adelaide |
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Making the Glass shine like new |
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Einstein on the BeachState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
Einstein on the Beach a mesmerising experience in four acts |
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Making the Glass shine like new |
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AkhnatenState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 2 | ![]() |
A world first for Philip Glass’ portrait operas |
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Philip Glass Trilogy off to a superb start |
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La TraviataState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 3 | ![]() |
Beautifully nuanced staging adds drama to Verdi’s masterpiece |
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State Opera, New Zealand Opera and Opera Queensland dazzle with a new La Traviata |
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La Traviata is a heartrending tale of doomed love, duty, and honour |
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La Forza del DestinoState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 5 | ![]() |
A glass half-full |
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The real diva in this performance was the capable State Opera Chorus |
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La Forza del Destino is a thrilling night of grand opera |
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An exciting production |
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The stagecraft and operatic values are superb |
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SalomeState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
State Opera of South Australia does bloody justice to Salome |
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FidelioState Opera of South AustraliaNo. of reviews: 1 | ![]() |
It is unfortunate that the evening was not a great triumph |
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Performance schedule
John, A
10 to 12 Jun 2022
Verdi
25 Aug to 3 Sep 2022
News & Articles
Further productions for State Opera South Australia |
State Opera South Australia will perform The Turn of the Screw and The Barber of Seville in the remainder of its 2021 season. |
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State Opera of South Australia showcases Australian works in 2019 |
Its newly announced season includes a new series intended to promote existing Australian opera. |
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Stuart Maunder announced as State Opera SA Artistic Director |
Stuart Maunder has been appointed Artistic Director of State Opera of South Australia. Yarmila Alfonzetti has also been announced as Executive Director. |
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State Opera of South Australia at a crossroads |
State Opera of SA (SOSA) is poised for a new future when it appoints two new people to lead the company following the shock resignation of Timothy Sexton back in May. |
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Tim Sexton resigns from State Opera of South Australia |
State Opera will hold a major review of its operations before appointing a replacement for its chief executive and artistic director Timothy Sexton, after his shock resignation on Friday. |
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