Opera Queensland in association with Circa
A transaction fee of $7.20 applies.
1 hour 10 minutes
(no interval, subject to change without notice)
Dido and Aeneas
A pair of lovers. An evil sorceress. A doomed affair.
Dido and Aeneas, a timeless tale of love and tragedy, is given new life by the internationally renowned, Brisbane based Circa, whose sublime acrobatics are the perfect complement to Henry Purcell’s profoundly beautiful music.
Inspired by Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid, the opera tells the story of the ill-fated romance between Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, the shipwrecked Trojan prince, whose love is thwarted by the malevolent sorceress.
Following the great success of Orpheus and Eurydice, Yaron Lifschitz returns to Opera Queensland with an ensemble of Circa acrobats to celebrate all the wonder and brilliance that is born of the marriage of circus and opera.
Conductor
Director
Design
Dido
Aeneas
Ensemble
Orchestra
Thu 18 July 2024, 6:30 PM & Sat 20 July 2024, 6:30 PM & Thu 25 July 2024, 6:30 PM & Sat 27 July 2024, 12:30 PM
Complimentary pre-performance talks are free to attend, will commence 1 hour before each performance noted on 18, 20, 25 and 27 July, and last approximately 25 minutes. The talk will take place inside the Playhouse Lounge.
Warning
This production contains haze effects.
Language
Dido and Aeneas is performed in English.
Lockout Period
Please note this performance has a strict lockout period. Please ensure you are seated prior to the commencement of the performance.
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility .
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Presented by Opera Queensland in association with Circa
Dido and Aeneas is supported by the Frazer Family Foundation.
