Orpheus and Eurydice


ABOUT

Heartbroken Orpheus has been granted the chance to bring his dead wife Eurydice back from the underworld with one condition; he must not look at her – even for a moment – on their long journey home. But how can he resist the temptation to look into the eyes of his true love?

Soaring vocals, hypnotic visuals and acrobatic feats plunge you into an ancient tale of love, lust and loss. Set to some of the most stirring music ever written; this is opera like you’ve never seen before – mixing thrilling acrobatics, exquisite singing and striking video design to take us to hell and back.


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Opera Queensland in association with Circa presents Orpheus & Eurydice

Director & Set Designer Yaron Lifschitz
Conductor Dane Lam
Costume Designer Libby McDonnell
Technical Director Jason Organ
Lighting Designer Alexander Berlage
Chorus Director Narelle French
Associate Director Heather Fairbairn
Associate Circus Director Bridie Hooper
Choreography Yaron Lifschitz, Bridie Hooper and the Circa Ensemble
Original Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck


To request a tech pack and any further information, please contact: info@oq.com.au


TRAILERS



THE GUARDIAN
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Haunting, dizzying and gasp-inducing.”

THE HERALD SCOTLAND
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “There was so much to applaud.”

SCOTSGAY ARTS
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Brilliant, breathtaking, beautiful beyond belief…”

THE SPY IN THE STALLS
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “This is a finely wrought work, every element chosen with precision.”

FEST MAG
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Likely to be blown away by what they witness.”

GRAMOPHONE
★ ★ ★ ★ “Thrilling dynamism.”

SCENESTR
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Bold, deeply moving and emotional.”

THE CONVERSATION
“A bold reimagining.”

COURIER MAIL
“This opera is a triumph.”

THE AUSTRALIAN
“A truly memorable staging.”

STAGE WHISPERS
“The standing ovation and prolonged applause were well deserved.”

BACKSTREET BRISBANE
“A thoroughly invigorating introduction to opera.”

AUSTRALIAN STAGE
“Brilliant and innovative.”

Past tour dates

24 October – 9 November 2019: QPAC – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
12 – 31 January 2024: Sydney Opera House – Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
24 October – 2 November 2024: His Majesty’s Theatre – Perth, Western Australia, Australia
13 – 16 August 2025: Edinburgh Playhouse – Edinburgh, Scotland
2 – 5 December 2025: Regent Theatre – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia