The soprano must die!
As every regular opera goer knows, there’s never a happy ending for the soprano. It’s the first rule of opera.
Death by Soprano catalogues operatic death scenes in a satirical compendium of operatic demise, from avalanches and bread (poisoned) to suicide.
After successful seasons at La Mama, Nati Frinj, Perth Fringeworld, Adelaide Fringe, the Melba Spiegeltent and Melbourne Fringe, Death By Soprano comes to Warragul on June 16.
An appreciation of opera is not required. Death by Soprano caters to the opera-curious as well as the seasoned operaphile, using props, costumes, an impressive set of pipes and a higher death toll than a Jean Claude Van Damme film.
The cast of doomed characters includes Tristan and Isolde, Madame Butterfly and Hamlet feature among a multitude of doomed heroes.
The show was written by internationally renowned actor, soprano and cabaret artist Isabel Hertaeg and is directed by Don Bridges
The show is 90 minutes including interval and, with such strong themes, is not suitable for under-15s.
Death by Soprano is at the West Gippsland Arts Centre at 8pm on Thursday June 16.
Tickets are $38 for adults, $33 concession, $31 for members and $25 for under 18s.
For bookings or further information, contact the West Gippsland Arts Centre boxoffice on 5624 2456 or visit www.wgac.org.au.
The new exhibition at Jindivick’s Red Tree Gallery is a Touch of Turquoise, featuring works by Alene Bonser, Barb Gogerly, Helen Fox and Dot Thorne.
The artists are all members of the Baw Baw Arts Alliance and the group show arose from their interaction at mosaic workshops held at the Yarragon Station art space.
As well as delightful still lives, landscapes and abstracts, there are some lovely mosaic works, sculptures and felting reflecting the range and diversity of talents.
The show is at the gallery of the Laurie Collins Sculpture garden and goes through most of June.
Works are for sale at reasonable prices and the show is well worth seeing in conjunction with a trip to Jindivick and surrounds.
The exhibition opens at 2pm on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to meet the artists and share drinks and nibbles.