The Perfect Introduction to Opera and Classical Music for Children
Introduce young minds to the magic of live performance with this family-friendly opera about the power of your voice by Victorian Opera.
Have you ever heard a lyrebird’s call? You may have but mistaken it for something else – these ornate birds are expert copycats, mimicking all sorts from kookaburras to camera shutters.
In this family-friendly opera, one trickster lyrebird goes a step too far and gets in trouble with their friends in the flock. The other birds banish the lyrebird and curse them: never again will the lyrebird be able to use their own voice. From now on, it’s mimicry only. Alone in the bush, the lyrebird meets a quirky assortment of Australian animals, where they discover the power of being different. With performances in the outer suburban ring of Melbourne, audiences will meet beetles, a wombat, a kangaroo, a ringtail possum, a jittery emu, all manner of native birds, and a cunning cat.
This sweet story was developed by Peter Rutherford and six youth participants of the New Work Opera Studio 2023. Told with colour, Australian spirit and a big dose of humour, this opera imparts important lessons on identity and the ways in which we use our voice.
See The Lyrebird’s Voice at Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday 21 May or Friday 23 May at 6.30pm. Book your seats online at thefac.com.au or by calling Box Office on 9784 1060.
More info: https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/Season-Shows/Victorian-Opera-The-Lyrebirds-Voice
Frankston Arts Centre
27-37 Davey Street Frankston
Phone: 9784 1056