Katya Kabanova presented by Victorian Opera tickets
About Katya Kabanova
In a provincial town, Katya’s dull, loveless life is made worse by her tyrannical mother-in-law, Kabanicha. She longs for freedom and, when her husband leaves on business, she is swept into a brief but passionate romance with an outsider, Boris, who has loved Katya from afar. When her husband returns, she finds herself tormented by her guilty conscience and the pressures of society.
Katya Kabanova is a turbulent love story by Czech composer Leoš Janáček that does not shy away from raw, human feeling. Anguish, resolve, guilt and love are put on full, inescapable display via impressive audio-visual effects and powerful performances from the cast.
Janáček’s score is famously lyrical. Inspired by Slavic folk songs, the score captures beauty and tragedy in equal measures and will remain with you long after the curtain has fallen.
Know before you go
This production contains dark psychological themes, strobe and flashing lights, haze, and rapid digital motion effects.
Run time
1hr 40min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
14th October, 2025
End date
16th October, 2025
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 Katya Kabanova
Conductor Finnegan Downie Dear
Director Heather Fairbairn
Set and Costume Designer Savanna Wegman
Lighting Designer Niklas Pajanti
Video Designer Robert Brown
Assistant Director Ben Sheen
CAST
Boris Grigorjevič Alexander Lewis
Marfa Ignatěvna Kabanová (Kabanicha) Antoinette Halloran
Tichon Ivanyč Kabanov Michael Petruccelli
Katya (Katerina) Desiree Frahn
Váňa Kudrjaš Douglas Kelly
Varvara Emily Edmonds
Dikoj Adrian Tamburini
Performed with: Australian National Academy of Music
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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