State Opera South Australia

What is a moment that you remember that you will never forget?! - We want to hear ALL STORIES. Big, small, tall, short, far & South Australia wide! ✨ Submit yours by 19 June to be in the running to see it up ON STAGE as an micro-opera in 2027! 🎭 https://tinyurl.com/vt2w6c95

Your story could become an opera... 😲 - State Opera is looking for any and all stories that you might have! ✨ Submit yours by 19 June at https://tinyurl.com/vt2w6c95

State Opera's GOLDEN JUBILEE JOURNEY
A social media look back at our story.

Verdi's OTELLO (1992) - Festival Theatre

CREATIVES:
Conductor - Peter Robinson
Director - Garth Scott-Annetts
Designer - Wolfram Skalicki
Lighting - Donn Byrnes
Costume Design - Kristian Frederikson
Choreographer - Velalien Shepherd

CAST:
Montano / A Herald - James Orange
Cassio - Geoffrey Harris
Iago - Malcolm Donnelly
Roderigo - Brian Gilbertson
Otello - Bruno Sebastian
Desdemona - Marilyn Richardson
Emilia - Wendy Hopkins
Lodovico - John Greene
Dancer - Vetalien Shepherd
Dancer - Martine Redman

CHORUS:
Robert Angove, Janice Baker, Sally Bithell, Vanessa Bengler, Gisele Blanchard, Meran Bow, Tasso Bouyessis, Joe Bowler, Iolene Brooks, Maurice Connell, Frances Crooks, David Cox, Cathy Cox, Lindsey Day, John Devaney, Grant Doyle, Catherine Egan, Robert England, Karen Finch, Yiannis Fragos, Gillian Sullivan, Miriam Gordon, Kay Gosnold, Monica Green, Terry Grimmond, Monica Hanusiak-Klavins, Kristen Hardy, Jeremy Harris, Barbara Heidrich, Alan Jarrett, Greg John, Rodney Kirk, Alexander Lizgubow, Roslyn Lock, Alison Lockett, Rex Millsteed, Jodie Monfries, Gregory Morton, Sandra McCarthy, Mark McKenna, Mark Oates, Belinda Paterson, Hilary Pinkerton, David Perry, Lyndon Piddington, Graeme Pitt, Samantha Rogers, Geoffrey Rogers, Amara Seabrook, Susan Scattergood, Veronik Snell, Kerry Tuller, Jean Valerio, David Wardle, Kathleen Wardle, Christopher Webb, Andrew Young, and Michelle Zweck.

Bonus points if you can find our current Head of Music, Anthony Hunt! 🎉

Your family story. Your community story. Your South Australian story.

Through OUR OPERA, OUR STORY, four local stories will be reimagined as new micro-operas for State Opera’s 2027 season. This is your chance to help shape the future of Australian storytelling. Submit your story by 19 June. https://tinyurl.com/vt2w6c95

🚨DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨

South Australians, we want your stories! Big or small, funny or heartfelt, extraordinary or everyday, if it could only happen here, we want to hear it. Submit your story in writing, audio or video and you could see it transformed into an original opera on stage in 2027. Submissions close 19 June. https://tinyurl.com/vt2w6c95

State Opera's GOLDEN JUBILEE JOURNEY
A social media look back at our story.

Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY (1991) - Festival Theatre

CREATIVES:
Director - Andrew Sinclair
Conductor - Richard Bonynge
Designer - Kenneth Rowell
Lighting - Donn Byrnes

CAST:
Goro - Brian Gilbertson
Pinkerton - Bruno Sebastian
Suzuki - Jennifer Bermingham
Sharpless - John Pringle
Imperial Commissioner - Douglas McNicol
Cio Cio San - Yoko Watanabe
Mother - Doris Dodd
Official Registrar - Geoff Rogers
Cousin - Deborah Caddy
Uncle Yakuside - Rex Millsteed
B***e - Russell Smith
Aunt - Kay Gosnold
Prince Yamadori - Ian Vayne
Sorrow - Jordan Welden-Iley
Kate Pinkerton - Amanda Cross

CHORUS:
Deborah Caddy, Frances Crooks, Monica Hanusiak-Klavins, Anna-Maria Fazzari, Jacqueline Forster, Monica Green, Amara Seabrook, Gisele Blanchard, Veronica Waak, Catherine Egar, Deborah Peake-Jones, Kristen Hardy, Doris Dodd, Amanda Cross, Cathy Cox, Belinda Patterson, Kay Gosnold, Barbara Heidrich, Vanessa Benger, Karen Finch, Michelle Gardham, Tasso Bouyessis, Rhett Brown, Terry Grimmond, Davide Wardle, Christopher Webb, Kenneth Marshall, Craig Weatherill, and Clive Richardson.

Thank you to everyone who joined State Opera South Australia for the spectacular launch of our Golden Jubilee 2026 Season. 🥂

From the magic of Rossini’s CINDERELLA to the breathtaking one-night-only concert performance of Bellini’s NORMA, our red carpet was filled with unforgettable moments, glamorous arrivals, and so many familiar faces. ❤️

🌲 In July & August, the celebration continues with Mozart's DON GIOVANNI (in the Barossa!), Humperdinck’s gripping opera, HANSEL & GRETEL and the Broadway musical giant, INTO THE WOODS ✨

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration!
🎟 Secure your seats now at stateopera.com.au

Photos by Andrew Beveridge.

🚨 TONIGHT, THE CURTAIN FALLS FOR THE FINAL TIME.

Tonight, the lights go down on a bold, glamorous and wildly entertaining reinvention of Rossini’s classic. Neil Armfield’s CINDERELLA has captivated Adelaide audiences with its razor-sharp comedy, stunning performances and unforgettable theatrical flair.

From the first laugh to the final applause, this production delivers pure joy - and after tonight, it’s gone.

🎟️ One night left. One final opportunity. Be there when the curtain comes down. https://tinyurl.com/LaCenerentola

Photos by Andrew Beveridge.

🚨 CINDERELLA MUST CLOSE SATURDAY! 🚨

Don’t miss this ★★★★★ production directed by Neil Armfield.

A dazzling, hilarious and visually spectacular reimagining of Rossini’s classic score. Audiences and critics are falling in love with its bold 70s-inspired world, extraordinary voices, outrageous comedy and unforgettable theatrical magic.

✨“Entertainment-wise, it does not put a foot wrong.” - InDaily
✨“La Cenerentola feels gosh darn gloriously alive.” - On Your Markus
✨“A sumptuous rendition of a classic story.”- The AU Review

This is your final chance to experience one of the most talked-about productions of the year at Her Majesty's Theatre.

🎟️ CLOSING SATURDAY - BOOK NOW BEFORE IT’S GONE. https://tinyurl.com/LaCenerentola

Photo by Andrew Beveridge.