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Set against a backdrop of loyalty, betrayal and
forbidden love, Aida is the story of three people who are forced to make
difficult choices that will forever alter history…..
Never before has there been such an evolution of a story through so many
artforms. Based on Giuseppe Verdi’s Opera, which in turn is based on a
classic story by Auguste Mariette (a French Egyptologist) which was
originally derived from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, AIDA has become
a classic tale unto itself.
Opening in a modern day museum, two lovers meet….but is it for the first
time? Suddenly the story reaches back to Ancient Egypt where our tale
truly begins. A love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess enslaved
by the Pharaoh’s rule, Amneris a self involved narcissistic princess and
Radames, the soldier they both love. Soon unfolds a tale not only of
love but betrayal, loyalty & courage!
Following in the footsteps of other modern classics of
opera-turned-rock-musical such as Miss Saigon (Madam Butterfly) & Rent (LaBoheme)
AIDA is sure to become a perennial favourite. In their first teaming
since The Lion King, Elton John & Tim Rice weave a story using what has
become their unique brand of rock-musical, winning the Tony for Best
Original Musical Score and a Grammy for the Original Cast Recording.
Described as The Lion King meets We Will Rock You and with spectacular
costumes, lighting and set design, this production from the renowned
Whitehorse Musical Theatre Company will delight and inspire audiences!
Experienced award winning Director Shaun Kingma leads a talented team of
further award winners including Musical Director Andrew Leach,
Choreographer Tamara Finch & Set Designers Brenton Staples & John
Burrett to bring what promises to be a visual feast!
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Location: The Besen Centre, Burwood
Contact: Tickets 03 9262 6555 / Info 1300 658 456 |
