QPAC

Dido and Aeneas

Opera Queensland in association with Circa Dido and Aeneas Henry Purcell

Until 27 Jul 2024
Playhouse
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$65 - $129 *
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1 hour 10 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

A pair of lovers. An evil sorceress. A doomed affair.  

Dido and Aeneas, a timeless tale of love and tragedy, is given new life by the internationally renowned, Brisbane based Circa, whose sublime acrobatics are the perfect complement to Henry Purcell’s profoundly beautiful music. 

Inspired by Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid, the opera tells the story of the ill-fated romance between Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, the shipwrecked Trojan prince, whose love is thwarted by the malevolent sorceress. 

Following the great success of Orpheus and Eurydice, Yaron Lifschitz returns to Opera Queensland with an ensemble of Circa acrobats to celebrate all the wonder and brilliance that is born of the marriage of circus and opera.

Important Information

Warning

This production contains haze effects.

Language

Dido and Aeneas is performed in English.

Lockout Period

Please note this performance has a strict lockout period. Please ensure you are seated prior to the commencement of the performance. 

Playhouse Access Guide

The Playhouse access guide [pdf, 462KB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

Creatives

  • Conductor Benjamin Bayl 
  • Director Yaron Lifschitz 
  • Design Libby McDonnell

Cast

  • Dido Anna Dowsley
  • Aeneas Sebastian Maclaine 
  • Ensemble Opera Queensland and Circa Artists
  • Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra

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