The Drover's Wife presented by Opera Australia tickets
About The Drover's Wife
Molly Johnson is the Drover’s Wife, a woman, a survivor, a force of nature. She faces down snakes, mad bullocks, and predatory men as she cares for her children in the remote Snowy Mountain ranges while her husband works away, droving sheep.
Leah Purcell’s adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story gets the operatic treatment in this monumental new work with a ravishing score by George Palmer. Emotional melodies, lush orchestration and operatic grandeur meet contemporary Aboriginal storytelling in this season highlight.
Know before you go
Performed in English with English surtitles.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Start date
21st May, 2027
End date
29th 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 The Drover's Wife
★★★★★ “A heart-pumping, mind-expanding experience.” - Stage Noise
★★★★★ “Makes our hearts burst… not to be missed.” - Sydney Arts Guide
★★★★ “Powerfully emotional.” - The Guardian
Composer: George Palmer AM
Director: Leah Purcell AM
Libretto by: Leah Purcell AM with George Palmer AM
Conductor: Tahu Matheson
Choreographer: Yolande Brown
Set Designer: Isabel Hudson
Costume Designer: Tess Schofield
Sound Designer: Michael Waters
Video Designer: Craig Wilkinson
Associate Director: Imara Savage
Producer: Bain Stewart for Oombarra Productions
CAST
Molly: Nina Korbe
Yadaka: Marcus Corowa
Danny: Nick Smith
Black Mary: Shauntai Abdul-Rahman
Swaggy/Thomas McNeally: Barry Ryan
Peddler/Douglas Merchant: Shane Lowrencev
Trooper Leslie: Elias Wilson
Robert Parsen: Simon Meadows
John McPharlen: Zoy Frangos
Jock: John Longmuir
Orchestra Victoria
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Drover's Wife?
The Drover's Wife runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Drover's Wife at?
The Drover's Wife 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 The Drover's Wife?
The Drover's Wife tickets start at $87.
How do you get tickets for The Drover's Wife?
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How long is The Drover's Wife on for?
Tickets for The Drover's Wife are available through 29 May 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is The Drover's Wife 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.
