The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre tickets
About The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre
Victorian Opera is bringing its adored adaptation of Norman Lindsay’s classic The Magic Pudding to the stage in 2026 for an unmissable return season.
Filled with a measure of musical magic, deliciously playful costumes and a hearty helping of theatrical magic, this dinky-di delight brings Lindsay’s larrikin spirit to joyous life.
This Australian classic has inspired laughter for generations with its much-loved characters Albert the Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, Bill Barnacle, Sam Sawnoff as well as those mischievous Puddin’-thieves.
Perfect for pudding-lovers of all ages!
Run time
1hr 15min. No Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
All Ages.
Start date
22nd May, 2026
End date
22nd May, 2026
Venue
Darebin Arts Centre
Accessibility
Information about Darebin Arts Centre's accessibility and access tickets for those who identify as living with a disability, are Deaf or have low hearing or vision can be found here.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY BUS:
Route 513 (Get off at corner of Bell Street and St Georges Road, and it’s a two-minute walk)
Route 903 (Get off at corner of Bell Street and St Georges Road, and it’s a two-minute walk)
BY TRAIN:
Mernda Line (get off at Bell Station, and it’s a five-minute walk)
BY TRAM:
Route 11 (get off at stop 40, and it’s a 10-minute walk)
Route 86 (get off at stop 45, and it’s a 10-minute walk)
BY CAR:
Darebin Arts Centre's car park is accessible from Peter Street and St Georges Road. It has 136 unrestricted parking spaces, including four accessible spaces. There is a service lane directly in front of the main foyer entrance for taxis and ride-share to pull up for passengers to alight.
More information about The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre
★★★★ “An absolute joy” – Herald Sun
Composer: Calvin Bowman
Librettist: Anna Goldsworthy after Norman Lindsay’s original work
Conductor: Phoebe Briggs
Original Director: Cameron Menzies
Remount Director: Elizabeth Hill-Cooper
Set & Costume Designer: Chloe Greaves
Lighting Designer: Peter Darby
Originally commissioned by Victorian opera in 2013 and presented again in 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre?
The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre runs for 1hr 15min. No Interval.
Which theatre is The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre at?
The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre is at Melbourne's Darebin Arts Centre, which is located at 401 Bell Street, Preston, Melbourne, 3072.
How much are tickets for The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre?
The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre tickets start at $47.
What is the age recommendation for The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre?
All Ages.
How do you get tickets for The Magic Pudding: The Opera at Darebin Arts Centre?
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