The Butterfly Lovers
Schedule
Wed, 12 Oct, 2022 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 15 Oct, 2022 at 08:45 pm
Location
Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne, VI
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In a famous Chinese legend, doomed lovers find freedom when their spirits transform into butterflies.Yingtai disguises herself as a boy to pursue an education. On the way to commence her studies, she meets Shanbo and they become friends. Confused by their growing attraction, they eventually succumb to their love. But Yingtai is destined for an arranged marriage. Only as butterflies can they be together forever.
In an international collaboration with Singapore’s Wild Rice theatre, Victorian Opera’s Richard Mills has composed a new opera with a libretto by playwright Joel Tan. Directed by one of Asia’s greatest theatre-makers, Ivan Heng, expect the colour and sound of Chinese culture fused with traditions of opera.
An exploration of sexual identity and societal oppression, The Butterfly Lovers is above all else a celebration of love.
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Creatives
Composer and Conductor: Richard Mills
Librettist: Joel Tan
Director: Ivan Heng
Cast
Father/Zhu: To be announced
Liang Shanbo: Meili Li
Zhu Yingtai: Cathy-Di Zhang
Featuring
Ensemble
Orchestra
Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra, featuring traditional Chinese instruments
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WORLD PREMIERE SEASON
Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
Subscriptions are now available until Thursday 31 March 2022, COB.
Single Tickets on sale from Tuesday 1 December 2021, 10.00 am.
In-theatre Subscription $35-$80
1 h 10, no interval
Sung in English
More info: www.victorianopera.com.au/season/the-butterfly-lovers
October
Wed 12, 7.30 pm
Thu 13, 7.30 pm
Fri 14, 7.30 pm
Sat 15, 1.00 pm, 7.30 pm
[Image description: two large butterflies, one with blue wings and one with black and red wings shown against a background of grey storm clouds.]
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Where is it happening?
Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3004, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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