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The Drover's Wife - Tickets

Duration

1 hr 49 min

Molly Johnson battles the wild Australian outback in The Drover’s Wife, starring Nina Korbe in a breathtaking opera at Sydney’s Joan Sutherland Theatre.

Based on Leah Purcell’s acclaimed play, novel, and film, The Drover’s Wife blends grand opera and contemporary storytelling.

Starring rising opera sensation Nina Korbe (West Side Story Sydney Harbour) with a score by George Palmer, this production earned rave previews for its lush orchestrations and gripping performances.

Experience raw emotion and epic duets that highlight the tension, courage, and heritage in this limited-run opera.

Grab The Drover's Wife Sydney tickets to explore survival, resilience, and the rugged Australian High Country through mesmerizing staging, costumes, and symphonic music.

The story

Heavily pregnant and alone, Molly Johnson faces snakes, bullocks, and hostile travelers while her husband droves sheep. When Yadaka, an Aboriginal man fleeing authorities, disrupts her fragile sanctuary, past hardships resurface. How will Molly defend her home and family while confronting truths she can no longer ignore?

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Show details

Category: Opera

Audience: Suitable for 15+ yrs

Theater name: Joan Sutherland Theatre

You can find the best seats with our Joan Sutherland Theatre seating plan.

Theater facilities: elevator, restrooms, bar

Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, companion seating

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Nina Korbe as Molly Johnson, Marcus Corowa as Yadaka

Composer: George Palmer

Libretto by: Leah Purcell with George Palmer

Director: Leah Purcell AM

Choreographer: Yolande Brown

Set Designer: Isabel Hudson

Costume Designer: Tess Schofield

Lighting Designer: Karen Norris

Sound Designer: Michael Waters

Associate Director: Imara Savage

Producer: Bain Stewart for Oombarra Productions

Additional info

This show is suitable for ages 15 and above.

Content warning: This production contains graphic depictions of violence, including violence against women, themes of racism, replica firearms, and gunshot effects.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.