Tannhäuser presented by Opera Australia tickets
About Tannhäuser
Tannhäuser is lost in Venus’s carnal paradise. Satiated, he returns to earth, hoping to win the pure Elisabeth’s love at a singing contest. But he can only sing of passion and pleasure, and the crowd condemns him for his sins. Can true love save his soul? Or will temptation prevail?
No one could write desire like Wagner. In this brand-new production, exclusive to Melbourne, Sir David McVicar brings his incisive style to the epic story. Andrea Battistoni conducts the ravishing score, featuring tenor Sergei Skorokhodov in the title role.
Know before you go
Performed in German with English surtitles.
Run time
4hr 5min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
Categories
Start date
5th November, 2027
End date
14th November, 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 Tannhäuser
Conductor: Andrea Battistoni
Director: Sir David McVicar
Set Designer: Hannah Postlethwaite
Set Concept By: Charles Edwards
Costume Designer: Emma Kingsbury
Lighting Designer: Matthew Marshall
Choreographer: Loughlan Prior
CAST
Tannhäuser: Sergei Skorokhodov
Landgraf Hermann: Joshua Bloom
Wolfram von Eschenbach: Maxim Lisiin
Venus: Nino Surguladze
Biterolf: David Parkin
Walther von der Vogelweide: John Longmuir
Heinrich der Schreiber: Iain Henderson
Reinmar von Zeter: Richard Anderson
Orchestra Victoria
Opera Australia Chorus
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Tannhäuser?
Tannhäuser runs for 4hr 5min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
Which theatre is Tannhäuser at?
Tannhäuser 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 Tannhäuser?
Tannhäuser tickets start at $94.
How do you get tickets for Tannhäuser?
Check the top of this page for current availability on Tannhäuser tickets on TodayTix.
How long is Tannhäuser on for?
Tickets for Tannhäuser are available through 14 November 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Tannhäuser 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.
