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Have you ever heard a lyrebird’s call? You may have, but mistaken it for something else – these ornate birds are expert copycats, mimicking all sorts from kookaburras to camera shutters.

In this child-friendly opera, one trickster lyrebird goes a step too far and gets in trouble with their friends in the flock. The other birds banish the lyrebird and curse them: never again will the lyrebird be able to use their own voice. From now on, it’s mimicry only.

Alone in the bush, the lyrebird meets a quirky assortment of Australian animals, where they discover the power of being different. Audiences will meet beetles, a wombat, a kangaroo, a ringtail possum, a jittery emu, all manner of native birds, and a cunning cat.

The Lyrebird’s Voice explores the concepts of bravery, identity, diversity and belonging through colourful and charismatic characters of Australian wildlife. It is an exciting production specifically tailored to primary school-aged children.

🧒👧🏾 For children 5y-12y. Sorry, no pre-school siblings allowed. 

⏰️ Performance: 10.15am arrival for a 10.25am entry & 10.30am prompt start, with an 11.25am end

⏰️ Online pre-recorded workshops: links emailed to families as per below. Note: families booking fromApril 23rd may not receive access to these workshops, as Victorian Opera require each family's email by this date to ensure access.

• What is Opera? from Monday 28 April
• Exploring the Story from Monday 28 April
• Creating the world from Monday 28 April
• The Orchestra and all things production from Tuesday 6 May

💳💲 $15 per ticket, one adult per family.

🩴👟 Shoes required for entry to the venue.

HEN members only, new members very welcome!

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Frankston Arts Centre
27-37 Davey St, Frankston Victoria 3199

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