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Cinderella (Cendrillon)

2 January – 28 March 2025

In the Joan Sutherland Theatre

Opera Australia

Opera

A prince, a ball, a woman in flight. Will they find true love on this enchanted night?

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Once upon a time …

You know the fairy tale, now feel the magic of Laurent Pelly’s whimsical production of the classic opera. After delighting crowds in New York and London, this acclaimed staging of Cinderella makes a grand Australian debut.

Massenet’s classic opera is full of sumptuous music, and this production adds humour with playful choreography and extravagant costumes. Barbara de Limburg’s extraordinary set is inspired by an original illustrated edition of the fairy tale, complete with fold-out balcony and paper-cut carriage.

Performed in English, this crowd-pleasing production is perfect for newcomers. Dust off your glass slippers and step into a land of enchantment and nostalgia.

Presented by Opera Australia in association with Sydney Festival

Cinderella is produced in association with The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, L’Opéra de Lille and Gran Teatre del Liceu. The original production was by the Santa Fe Opera. This production was first seen at the Royal Opera House, London on 5 July 2011.

Abridged English version commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera and premiered at The Metropolitan Opera on December 17, 2021. Performed by arrangement with The Metropolitan Opera, publisher and sole copyright holder.

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Artist information

Director & Costume Designer
Laurent Pelly

Set Designer
Barbara de Limburg

Costume Associate
Jean-Jacques Delmotte

Lighting Designer
Duane Schuler

Choreographer
Laura Scozzi

Rehearsal Director and Choreographer
Karine Girard

English Translation
Kelley Rourke

Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus

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