Journey to the underworld and back. Gluck’s heartbreaking opera follows the grieving Orpheus into the jaws of Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. He must complete his quest without looking back, or lose Eurydice forever.
Awe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in a genre-busting production, a sell-out hit of the 2024 Sydney Festival. Projections seamlessly integrate surtitles into the action on stage, as brilliant singers come together with the trailblazing circus artists of Circa, one of Australia’s most successful cultural exports.
In this visually stunning production, Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz has created a mesmerising experience, exploring the intersection between love and death that is the beating heart of Orpheus & Eurydice.
The role of Orpheus demands vocal beauty and dramatic virtuosity, and we’re delighted to bring the world’s best to your stage in extraordinary British countertenor Iestyn Davies. He performs opposite Australian soprano Samantha Clarke, making her role debut singing both Eurydice and Amor under the baton of conductor Dane Lam.
1hr 20min. No interval.
2nd December, 2025
5th December, 2025
Step-free and wheelchair access to the Stalls foyer and auditorium is available – please see a Front of House staff member at the front of the theatre for lift access. Please note: there is no lift access to the Dress Circle.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: Flinders Street station is approximately 350m from the Regent Theatre. All Metro lines leave from this station.
BY TRAM: The closest tram stops are Swanston Street – Stop 11 which is on Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72, and Collins Street – Stop 6 which is on routes 11, 12, 48 & 109. Both stops are level access stops.
BY TAXI: The nearest taxi rank is available at the Westin hotel, next door to the theatre.
BY CAR: The best spot for drop off and pick up is along Collins Street. There is metered and timed parking available. Please note directly out the front of the Regent Theatre is a No Parking zone, that can be utilised for drop off and pick-up.
★★★★ “Delightful and astonishing” - Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★½ "Starkly beautiful… invigorating and insightful” - Limelight
“An operatic spectacle fit for the gods” - Theatre Travels
Conductor: Dane Lam
Director & Set Designer: Yaron Lifschitz
Associate Director: Heather Fairbairn
Costume Designer: Libby McDonnell
Lighting Designer: Alexander Berlage
Projection Designer: Boris Bagattini
Choreography: Yaron Lifschitz , Bridie Hooper & Circa Ensemble
CAST
Orfeo: Iestyn Davies
Eurydice/Amore: Samantha Clarke
Performed with: Orchestra Victoria, Opera Australia Chorus & Circa Ensemble
*Subject to change
Orpheus & Eurydice runs for 1hr 20min. No interval.
Orpheus & Eurydice is at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Melbourne, which is located at 191 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
Orpheus & Eurydice tickets start at $84.
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