American Double Bill
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Samuel Barber: A Hand of Bridge: One of the shortest operas to be regularly performed [it lasts about nine minutes], consists of two unhappily married couples playing a hand of bridge, during which each character has an arietta in which he or she professes his or her inner desires. Andy Warhol, a good friend of Barber's, designed the cover for the opera's vocal score.Menotti: The Medium : First performed in 1946, The Medium tells the story of Madame Flora who, with the help of her daughter Monica and Toby, a mute servant, tries to cheat her clients through faked seances. She is touched herself by a hand during one of them, an occurrence she cannot explain and which drives her to insanity and murder.
This Double Bill, presented in the American Independence celebratory season, was conceived and produced by Deborah Johnson. creative Staff: Mark Oates [Director], Deborah Johnson/Alexandra Woolston [Designers], Nerissa Pearce [Musical Director]: Principal singers: Mark Oates, Deborah Johnson, James Scott, Alexandra Woolston
Seating in theatre style: No BYO, but full bar service available before show and at interval.
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Thursday 2 July 2026 - Sunday 5 July 2026 (UTC+10:30)Location
Ayers House Ballroom
North Tce, Adelaide SA 5000
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