The Spare Room presented by Victorian Opera tickets
About The Spare Room
Adapted from Helen Garner’s acclaimed novel, The Spare Room tells the story of Helen who lovingly prepares her spare room for her friend Nicola. Nicola is coming to Melbourne for three weeks to receive treatment she believes will cure her cancer.
From the moment Nicola staggers off the plane, Helen becomes her nurse, her guardian angel and her stony judge, as they negotiate an unmapped path through Nicola’s bizarre therapy.
Composer Jane Hammond and Librettist Therèsa Borg tenderly realise the rage, pained love and friendship at the essence of Garner’s award-winning book and let the story sing.
Depicting the friendship at its centre are sopranos Natalie Jones and Antoinette Halloran, who return to Victorian Opera as Helen and Nicola.
Sarah Goodes makes her operatic debut as the Director of this production, conducted by Phoebe Briggs.
Heartening, harrowing and darkly funny, The Spare Room makes its world premiere as a moving new Australian opera.
Venue
Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR: The Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park entry and exit is via Kavanagh Street or Southbank Boulevard. Works continue throughout the Southbank precinct. Please ensure you plan ahead and allow additional time to reach the venue and be seated by the start time. If you arrive after the start time, you may not be admitted until a suitable break. The car park is a cash-free facility, so please make sure you have a valid credit or debit card before entering.
BY TRAIN: The closest train station to all venues is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM: The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct".
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire).
More information about The Spare Room
Composer: Jane Hammond
Librettist: Therèsa Borg
Based on The Spare Room by: Helen Garner
Conductor: Phoebe Briggs
Director: Sarah Goodes
Co-Set Designer & Costume Designer: Harriet Oxley
Co-Set Designer & Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson
CAST
Helen: Natalie Jones
Nicola: Antoinette Halloran
Orchestra: Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
The Spare Room is co-produced in association with Monstrous Theatre
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is The Spare Room at?
The Spare Room is at Melbourne's Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, which is located at 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne, 3000.
How much are tickets for The Spare Room?
The Spare Room tickets start at $44.
How do you get tickets for The Spare Room?
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