The Turn of the Screw presented by Victorian Opera Tickets
About The Turn of the Screw
Sinister forces may – or may not – be lurking.
Henry James’ gothic novella has spooked generations of readers with this chilling tale of a governess, the children in her ward, and sinister forces that may — or may not — be tormenting them.
Benjamin Britten’s 1954 adaptation dials up the suspense and leaves you questioning everything you have just witnessed.
In a haunting production by Stuart Maunder, the scale of this chamber opera is both intimate and immense. Nothing is what it seems in the eerie setting of an English manor home, strikingly conjured by Tony Award-winning designer Roger Kirk.
Conductor and Britten specialist Paul Kildea leads Orchestra Victoria and a star cast, headed by soprano Rachelle Durkin as the terrorised governess and tenor Kanen Breen as the ghostly presence, Peter Quint.
Prepare for a spine-tingling night at opera.
Run time
2hr. 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
29th September, 2026
End date
1st October, 2026
Venue
Palais Theatre
Accessibility
VENUE ENTRY: Entry into the venue foyer is via the Lower Esplanade main entrance doors. All entry doors provide accessible entry. There are no steps from the footpath outside the Venue to the front of the Ground Level auditorium.
STALLS ENTRY: Entry into the Stalls auditorium provides access to accessible seating in Stalls Rows A & W plus access to the Lift and Accessible toilet.
LEVEL 1 ACCESS: Lift access is available to Level 1 foyer area, providing access to bars, Lounge Row D accessible seating and an accessible toilet.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: The tram stop is a 1 minute walk away from the venue, hop off at Stop 138 Luna Park / The Esplanade.
Tram 16 - Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda Beach Tram 3a - Melbourne University to East Malvern (via St Kilda) WEEKENDS ONLY Tram 96 - East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach
BY BUS: There are many bus stops located in St Kilda, most are only a short 2 minute stroll to the venue.
Route 246 - La Trobe Uni - St Kilda – Elsternwick Route 600/922/923 - St Kilda Light-Rail Station to Southland Shopping Centre Route 606 - Port Melbourne to St Kilda Route 623 - Glen Waverley to St Kilda
BY TAXI: A designated taxi rank is located on Acland Street near the Carlisle Street intersection.
BY CAR: There are many parking options just a short stroll from the Palais Theatre including:
St Kilda Triangle Car Park, Marine Parade (1 minute) Luna Park - 23 Shakespeare Grove, St Kilda (3 minutes) Acland Street Shops - 2 Belford Street, St Kilda (6 minutes) Acland Court - 183 Barkly Street St Kilda (8 minutes) St Kilda Sea Baths - 10 Jacka Boulevard (5 minutes) Marine Parade Carpark - Marine Parade (7 minutes) Jackson Street - 36 Jackson Street, St Kilda (9 minutes) Metropol - 64 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda (14 minutes)
Please be aware that almost all parking in St Kilda, including on-street, is paid parking. So please check for signage and bring your credit card or change.
Patrons are responsible for checking ticket machines at time of the parking ticket purchase. Don’t forget to check closing times of undercover car parks.
Note: Saturdays and Sundays are particularly busy in St Kilda with daytime visitors so please take this into account when planning your trip.
More information about The Turn of the Screw
Based on the 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Composer: Benjamin Britten
Librettist: Myfanwy Piper
Conductor: Paul Kildea
Director: Stuart Maunder
Set & Costume Designer: Roger Kirk
Lighting Designer: Trudy Dalgleish
CAST
Governess: Rachelle Durkin
Prologue / Peter Quint: Kanen Breen
Mrs Grose: Sharon Prero
Miss Jessell: Michaela Cadwgan
Orchestra: Orchestra Victoria
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw runs for 2hr. 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Turn of the Screw at?
The Turn of the Screw is at Melbourne's Palais Theatre, which is located at Cnr Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, 3182.
How much are tickets for The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw tickets start at $44.
How do you get tickets for The Turn of the Screw?
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