The Marriage of Figaro

Desire burns in the shadows, rage blazes in the light. Anne Boleyn won the king’s desire first, his love second, but only an heir could deliver his loyalty. In a court full of secrets and spies, the Tudor Queen’s time is running out. Donizetti’s opera rips the best bits from a bloody time in history to create a thrilling ride through the last days of Anne Boleyn’s marriage to King Henry VIII. Jealous courtiers and scheming royals have the queen caught fast in a tightening trap. And her lady-in-waiting is waiting indeed, consumed with guilt, to take her place on the throne. With ardent melodies, fiery singing and acrobatic coloratura, every minute of Anna Bolena is a masterclass in bel canto opera. It depends on a stellar soprano to throw herself into the role. Ermonela Jaho is that singer, “a fiery angel” (The Economist) renowned for offering her heart and soul up on stage. “Don’t even try to resist,” warns the Financial Times. This starry cast includes Ho-Yoon Chung as Lord Percy and Teddy Tahu Rhodes as the ruthless, passionate king. From the creative team that brought you Aida comes the first of a new trilogy of Donizetti’s Tudor Queen operas. Davide Livermore directs a new production featuring stunning costumes and his signature high-tech sets.

Wozzeck is running, always running, with his shadow in pursuit. He is poor, and he is weary. He is used, and used up. He is a brute, ruled by brutes. And now his mind is imploding. Berg’s fascinating opera is a portrait of a ravaged man, drawn with vivid clarity through unsettling music and sharp, structured scenes. One of the most exciting visual artists of our generation, William Kentridge, directs and illustrates this extraordinary production, a collaboration between Opera Australia, the Metropolitan Opera, Salzburg Festival and the Canadian Opera Company. Kentridge’s haunting illustrations offer a window into the carnage of Wozzeck’s world. Charcoal drawings fill the stage, frenetic scribbles are illuminated and then erased, as we wonder, with Wozzeck, what is real. At its Salzburg premiere, The New York Times recorded the audience “seemed stunned at the end, yet grateful”. The Telegraphcalled it “completely enthralling ★★★★★”, the Financial Times labelled it “a breathtaking reassessment of Berg’s masterpiece… a work of art across many genres.” Ticket Includes Show Ticket  Ticket Excludes Food and Drinks 

Ganador de más de 50 permios incluyendo un Grammy Award y 3 Tony Awards®, WICKED es la historia jamás contada de las brujas de Oz. Mucho tiempo antes de que llegara Dorothy, dos otras chicas se conocieron el la Tierra de Oz. Una de ellas nació con la piel de color verde-esmeralda, y era inteligente, apasionada e incomprendida. La otra chica era bonita y muy popular. WICKED cuenta la historia de su extraordinaria odisea, cómo estas dos amigas crecen para convertirse en la bruja mala del Oeste y en la buena. Declarado como "el mejor musical de la década" por Entertainment Weekly y "Un fenómeno cultural" por Variety, WICKED está basado en la novela de Gregory Maguire, con música y letras de Stephen Schwartz, y un libreo de Winnie Holzman.    ​Plano de asientos: The Gershwin Theatre​​ Duración: 2 horas y 45 minutos, incluyendo un descanso de 15 minutos. Recomendado para: niños mayores de 8 años. Los niños menores de 5 años no podrán entrar al teatro. Acceso para personas discapacitadas: sí Asistencia auditiva: sí Baños en el nivel "orchestra" Aire acondicionado

What if it rains? Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. The event is an all-weather experience and Opera Australia is committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing in the rain. Bring warm and waterproof clothing Sydney weather is full of surprises so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance. Ponchos Ponchos will be available to purchase at the event for $5.00. We'll be selling the Biowear Eco Poncho. Made of corn, soy, and sunflower starches, these ponchos are biodegradable. Once disposed of, the poncho takes about a year to break down and become a protein of the ecosystem. We'll be donating any profit from the sale of ponchos to Clean Up Australia. Performance pauses and cancellations We will only cancel a performance during electrical storms (within 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or rain. The decision to cancel a performance is not made until 19.30 or later and a cancellation may be called during the performance. So please plan to travel to the venue for a 19.30 performance start time even in unfavourable weather conditions.  In some weather conditions La Bohème may have a delayed start time or be paused for up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance.  Auxiliary expenses including travel, accommodation or hospitality which you have arranged in conjunction with the performance are at your own risk and not refundable by Opera Australia. What do I wear? The weather is full of surprises so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance. Are there subtitles? La Bohème is sung in Italian with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles. Can I purchase food and drinks at the venue? A range of food and beverages will be available at the venue from 17.00 and menus will be available closer to the date.

Artist. Rebel. Icon. He burst onto the international art scene, all golden curls and bravado. He was dynamic, damaged, a big idea and a bold brush. With the vivacious Wendy on his arm, Brett Whiteley was magnetic. He abhorred straight lines, adored drugs, alcohol, women. He worked in vivid colour and ravishing curves. Heroin was both muse and merciless master. Out of this tumultuous life spilled a messy array of brilliant artworks and astonishing self-reflection. In 2019, this Australian icon meets two of Australia’s greatest artists in a brand new work for the Australian stage: Whiteley, by Elena Kats-Chernin and Justin Fleming. Kats-Chernin is peerless among contemporary composers, celebrated for her enormous output and music that bursts with colour, life and tenderness. Fleming is a respected playwright and librettist whose work is renowned for its warmth, wit and poignancy. Together they’ve created an opera to honour the life and work of a man who could not extricate his talent from his demons. Production designer Dan Potra’s technology-driven set is an immersive world created from Whiteley’s most famous paintings. Experience the works of a modern master on moving, larger-than-life screens.

The sights of London at night have to be seen to be believed and The London Showboat is the perfect way to do it. Aboard a modern RiverLiner™, we promise a dinner cruise with top quality entertainment both inside and out. Against the night sky the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the O2 Millennium Dome, the Thames Barrier and many more London landmarks reveal their splendour. History unfolds before your eyes. Afterwards we'll have you dancing all the way back to Westminster to the strains of popular dance music from the last four decades. This is the way to see one of the world's great Capital cities.   Menu Scottish Smoked Salmon Mousse with Mustard and Dill Centre, King Prawns with Lemon and Mesclun Salad  ~  Tomato, Roast Pepper and Basil Soup  ~  Roasted Supreme of Chicken wrapped in Parma Ham,Mushroom with Thyme and Red Wine Sauce served with Dauphinoise Potato and and Seasonal Vegetables  ~  White, Dark and Milk Chocolate Truffle Cake with Raspberry Sauce  ~  Tea or Coffee and Mints    Vegetarian Menu    Salad of Feta, Walnuts, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Roast Peppers, Pumpkin and Olives with Honey Dressing  ~  Tomato, Roast Pepper and Basil Soup ~  Lasagne of Artichokes, Spinach, Sauté of Mixed Mushrooms, Goats Cheese with Seasonal Vegetables  ~ ​ White, Dark and Milk Chocolate Truffle Cake with Raspberry Sauce ~ ​ Tea or Coffee and Mints    You can pre-order the vegetarian menu by selecting ‘Vegetarian’ when making your booking.  City Cruises does not guarantee that products are free from nuts or traces of nuts.  Please note the Vegetarian Menu MUST be pre-ordered before the day of sailing.  Gluten free meals are available with 72 hours advance notice.  We are unable to take Vegetarian Menu orders on the night.  Fresh Fruit salad dessert is available on request.  For any special dietary requirements please call our ReservationsTeam on + 44 (0)20 77 400 400 or send an e-mail to [email protected].