Candide at Victorian Opera tickets
About Candide
Filled with sparkling wit and humour, Candide is a unique fusion of opera and musical theatre, utterly irreverent, drawing inspiration from European operetta to Latin American dance rhythms.
Join us on an adventure as we follow our hero and his beloved, Cunégonde, through a world gone mad, inhabited by an endless array of vicious, greedy, lustful, and manipulative characters. Portraying this vibrant cast of characters is a versatile and talented Australian ensemble, led by the multi-talented music theatre Renaissance man, Eddie Perfect, and award-winning star of Hamilton, Lyndon Watts.
Prepare to witness St Kilda’s iconic Palais Theatre transformed into “The Best of All Possible Worlds” in this thrilling new production, directed by Dean Bryant and designed by Dann Barber, with lighting by Matt Scott. The symphonic magic of this brilliant score will be conjured by maestro Benjamin Northey with Orchestra Victoria.
Know before you go
Content warning: This production contains mature content, depictions of hanging and flogging, atmospheric haze, strobe lightning effects, loud thunder, and simulated explosion sounds.
Run time
2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
Venue
Categories
Age
Recommended for ages 15+
Start date
8th February, 2024
End date
10th February, 2024
Venue
Palais Theatre
Accessibility
Entry is via the Lower Esplanade main entrance, with accessible, step-free access from the footpath to the Ground Level auditorium. The Stalls offer accessible seating in Rows A & W, plus lift access and an accessible toilet. Lift access is available to the Level 1 foyer, with access to the bars, Lounge Row D accessible seating and an accessible toilet.
Directions
BY TRAM: The nearest tram stop is a 1-minute walk from the venue: Stop 138 Luna Park / The Esplanade. Trams 16, 96 and 3a (weekends only).
BY BUS: Several bus routes stop within a short walk of the venue: 246, 600/922/923, 606 and 623.
BY TAXI: A designated taxi rank is located on Acland Street, near Carlisle Street.
BY CAR: Nearby parking includes St Kilda Triangle (1 min), Luna Park (3 min), St Kilda Sea Baths (5 min), Acland Street Shops (6 min), Marine Parade (7 min), Acland Court (8 min), Jackson Street (9 min) and Metropol (14 min). Most parking in St Kilda, including on-street parking, is paid. Please check signage and parking hours, and note that weekends can be particularly busy.
More information about Candide
Conductor: Benjamin Northey
Director: Dean Bryant
Set & Costume Designer: Dann Barber
Lighting Designer: Matt Scott
Sound Designer: Samuel Moxham
Assistant Conductor: Phoebe Briggs
Associate Designer: Savanna Wegman
CAST:
Voltaire / Pangloss: Eddie Perfect
Candide: Lyndon Watts
Cunégonde: Katherine Allen
Old Lady: Maria Mercedes
Maximilian: Euan Fistrovic Doidge
Paquette: Melanie Bird
Cacambo: Eddie Muliaumaseali’i
Governor / Vanderdenur: Alexander Lewis
Martin: Troy Sussman
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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