An opera of a very Australian domestic story as Helen Garner's The Children's Bach is as far away from Aida as you can get. Although, come to think of it, sex plays a very important part in both. Yes, despite the name this is not a show for the kids.

REHEARSALS start on Monday! All are ready: cast and crew including four children, alternating the two children's roles, and two rabbits, alternating the only rabbit role. Who was it said something about working with children and animals?