English Eccentrics Tickets
About English Eccentrics
This production champions Victorian Opera’s new shining stars as part of our ongoing VO Emerges series, our commitment to fostering new talent. Come and be thoroughly entertained by an array of characters that continually one-up the last in peculiarity, in a revolving door of aristocrats, tradesmen, maids and clergy, exploring the idiosyncrasies that lie within them.
Edith Sitwell could easily have counted herself among these famous eccentrics, and there’s an unmistakable touch of eccentricity in Malcolm Williamson as well. Williamson’s music brims with pastiche, ranging from Mozart to Gershwin, and even with a twist of rumba.
Prepare to revel in the joyous, moving and zany world crafted by this great Australian composer.
Run time
2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
Start date
4th July, 2024
End date
6th July, 2024
Categories
Opera, Classical
Venue
Union Theatre, University of Melbourne
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is provided via elevators and shorter ‘jump lifts’ throughout spaces and theatres. Accessible bathrooms on all levels including in dressing rooms.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Catch any Swanston St tram to Stop 1 – Melbourne University tram stop to enter the campus via Monash Road (Gate 4) or the amphitheatre (Gate 6).
BY BICYCLE: The University encourages cycling as a mode of transport and is always developing their campuses with bicycle facilities in mind. A large proportion of bicycle racks on campus are checked by security and covered by CCTV. There are a number of bicycle lock up racks directly opposite the Arts & Cultural Building entrance on Monash Road.
BY CAR: The closest car park is the Eastern Precinct Car Park at 375 Cardigan Street, Carlton, near the corner of Elgin Street. This car park is an approximate 5-minute walk from the venue, with access across Swanston St via the Elgin St footbridge. There is also Ace Parking Car Park at 265 Faraday Street, Carlton, which is opposite the Monash Road entrance (Gate 4).
More information about English Eccentrics
Composer: Malcolm Williamson, AO (Hon) CBE
Conductor: Susan Collins
Director: Stuart Maunder
Set and Costume Designer: Louisa Fitzgerald
Featuring VO Emerges artists
Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of English Eccentrics?
English Eccentrics runs for 2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
Which theatre is English Eccentrics at?
English Eccentrics is at Melbourne's Union Theatre, University of Melbourne.
How much are tickets for English Eccentrics?
English Eccentrics tickets start at $44.
How do you get tickets for English Eccentrics?
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