Turandot presented by Opera Australia tickets
About Turandot
Turandot will stop at nothing to protect her people – and her heart.
International director and choreographer Ann Yee creates a spectacular new Turandot. Featuring monumental sets, immersive digital technology and mesmerising dance, this is unmissable theatre.
Yee draws the threads of the story – Turandot’s courage, her ancestor’s trauma, and another woman’s sacrificial love – into a powerful tale of strength and reslience. Puccini’s atmospheric music takes you to another world, culminating in the electrifying top notes of iconic aria ‘Nessun dorma’.
This dramatic new production promises to be a season highlight.
Know before you go
Performed in Italian with English surtitles.
Run time
2hr 25min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Start date
5th May, 2027
End date
27th May, 2027
Venue
Ian Potter State Theatre | Arts Centre Melbourne
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
BY TRAIN: The closest train station 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)
BY CAR: Arts Centre Melbourne's paid undercover car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is extremely limited street parking.
More information about Turandot
★★★★★ “Grand opera with unparalleled scale and spectacle.” - Sydney Arts Guide
★★★★★ “Riveting and thought-provoking…” - Stage Noise
★★★★½ “This is a Turandot for our times.” - Sydney Morning Herald
Conductor: Andrea Battistoni (5–19 May), Tahu Matheson (22–27 May)
Director & Choreographer: Ann Yee
Set Designer: Elizabeth Gadsby
Costume Designer: David Fleischer
Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson
Video Designer: Andrew Thomas Huang
Chinese Consultants: Prof Jing Han, Dr Xiaohuan Zhao
CAST
Turandot: Anna-Louise Cole
Calàf: Diego Torre
Liù: Samantha Clarke
Timur: David Parkin
P1 - Ping: Simon Meadows
P2 - Pong: John Longmuir (5–15 May), Iain Henderson (19–27 May)
P3 - Pang: Virgilio Marino
Speaker: Shane Lowrencev
Emperor: Gregory Brown
Orchestra: Orchestra Victoria
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Children’s Chorus
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Turandot ?
Turandot runs for 2hr 25min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Turandot at?
Turandot is at Southbank's Ian Potter State Theatre | Arts Centre Melbourne, which is located at 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006.
How much are tickets for Turandot ?
Turandot tickets start at $87.
How do you get tickets for Turandot ?
Check the top of this page for current availability on Turandot tickets on TodayTix.
How long is Turandot on for?
Tickets for Turandot are available through 27 May 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Turandot accessible?
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.
