HEN @ The Lyrebird's Voice (Online)
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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 students. This production was written by young people between the ages of 18 and 25. I am told the costumes are fabulous.
Four interactive workshops, livestreamed across Victoria, allow children to meet and hear the opera singers in the production, explore the story, discover how the director shapes the action on stage, observe an orchestral rehearsal and learn about the creation of the costumes, sets and lighting designs before they attend the performance.
The four-week program concludes with an ONLINE performance of The Lyrebird’s Voice. Recordings will be available for 6 months
- 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
- The recorded in theatre production - after May 9th
💳💲 $1 per ticket
HEN members only, new members very welcome!
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. 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 students.This program provides kids with an exciting backstage pass to the opera. Four interactive workshops, livestreamed across Victoria, allow children to meet and hear the opera singers in the production, explore the story, discover how the director shapes the action on stage, observe an orchestral rehearsal and learn about the creation of the costumes, sets and lighting designs before they attend the performance. The performance (from Franston) will also be available to stream.
Location
Frankston Arts Centre
27-37 Davey St, Frankston Victoria 3199
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