Crowns and Coloratura: A Night in the Operatic Stratosphere | Uma Dobia and friends in concert
Schedule
Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 09:30 am
UTC+10:00Location
Nightingale Gallery, 909A High St, Armadale, VIC 3143 | Prahran, VI
Join soprano Uma Dobia for a dazzling night of arias inspired by the QUEENS of opera.Uma is a versatile and dynamic performer, acclaimed for her work across opera and cabaret. She has been praised for her “jewelled singing” (Arts Review), described as “a force to be reckoned with” (HoopLA), and noted for “unparalleled talent and charm” (ArtsHub).
This special event features selections from Offenbach, Britten, and Dove, alongside the beloved and challenging Queen of the Night arias from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte. Uma will be joined by Maestro Raymond Lawrence (piano), Maria Woolford (mezzo-soprano), Daniel Szesiong Todd (tenor) and Stephen Marsh (baritone) for this performance.
Uma was selected to perform Mozart's Queen of the Night at the prestigious Berlin Opera Academy International Summer Program in June. This exceptional program offers intensive training and invaluable exposure to the German and wider European opera scene.
This special concert is a fundraiser to support her journey and help her make the most of this incredible opportunity.
Nightingale Performing Arts Australia proudly supports this event by sponsoring the venue. Developing and supporting early-career musicians remains central to the company's mission.
Step into an intimate evening of powerful storytelling, technical brilliance, and operatic drama... a night truly fit for a Queen.
Tickets are available here: https://nightingale-gallery.myshopify.com/products/crowns-and-coloratura-a-night-in-the-operatic-stratosphere-uma-dobias-berlin-opera-academy-fundraising-concert?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web
If you are unable to attend the event but would like to support Uma, you can do so by donating to her Australian Cultural Fund page here: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000dzOSSMA2/uma-dobiaopera-summer-school-in-berlin
Artist Bio:
Uma has performed with a range of companies including Melbourne Opera, Victorian Opera, Nightingale Performing Arts Australia, Australian Contemporary Opera Company, Opera Scholars Australia, Art Etc., and Monstrous Theatre.
Since July 2025, Uma has been a Developing Artist with Melbourne Opera’s prestigious Richard Divall Emerging Artist Program, where she was recently recognised for her playful and engaging portrayal of Despina in Così fan tutte.
A graduate of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Uma holds a Master of Music (Opera Performance) and was previously a Rising Artist with the Australian Contemporary Opera Company. She currently studies under the guidance of internationally renowned soprano Helena Dix.
Alongside her operatic work, Uma is an accomplished cabaret artist. Her original shows Intolerant and Popera: Sex, Death & Politics (with Little Train Creative) have been presented at festivals across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, earning critical acclaim for their originality and theatricality.
"[Dobia] exudes charisma, loads of charm... a real live wire, and an uncompromising Diva..." - Stage Whispers, 2024 (https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/popera)
“Dobia is a vision… demonstrating unparalleled talent and charm.— ArtsHub, 2024 (https://www.artshub.com.au/news/reviews/performance-review-popera-sex-death-politics-the-butterfly-club-2735890/)
“Dobia’s voice was a force to be reckoned with, and her playful stage presence made the experience even more delightful.” - HoopLA 2024 (https://hooplablog.com/2024/06/popera-sex-death-politics-at-the-hollywood-fringe-festival/)
"...Uma Dobia adds many a highlight as Queen of the Fairies with her jewelled singing and soaring duets..." - Arts Review, 2022
Where is it happening?
Nightingale Gallery, 909A High St, Armadale, VIC 3143, 909 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia, Prahran
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