English Eccentrics

Where English wit and Australian larrikinism converge, English Eccentrics offers a whimsical glimpse into a gallery of thirty-nine eccentric characters from English society.

This production champions Victorian Opera’s new shining stars as part of our ongoing VO Emerges series, our commitment to fostering new talent. Come and be thoroughly entertained by an array of characters that continually one-up the last in peculiarity, in a revolving door of aristocrats, tradesmen, maids and clergy, exploring the idiosyncrasies that lie within them.

Edith Sitwell could easily have counted herself among these famous eccentrics, and there’s an unmistakable touch of eccentricity in Malcolm Williamson as well. Williamson’s music brims with pastiche, ranging from Mozart to Gershwin, and even with a twist of rumba.

Prepare to revel in the joyous, moving and zany world crafted by this great Australian composer.

Event details

Venue: Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville)
Bookings: https://my.victorianopera.com.au/overview/englisheccentrics
Start Date: Saturday 06 July 2024

DATES & INFO
Thursday 4 July, 7.30 pm
Friday 5 July, 7.30 pm
Saturday 6 July, 2.00 pm, 7.30 pm*

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes, including an interval

Language
Sung in English

CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor Susan Collins
Director Stuart Maunder
Set and Costume Designer Louisa Fitzgerald

CAST
Featuring VO Emerges artists

ORCHESTRA
Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra

* Audio Described and Tactile Tour Performance

Generously Supported by the Robert Salzer Foundation

The family of the late Frederick R Davidson AM: Victorian Opera’s Opera Prize

Dr Michael Stubbs & Malcolm Roberts: Victorian Opera’s Opera Prize

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