Opera

Droverns fru

Molly Johnson kämpar i den vilda australiska vildmarken i The Drover's Wife, med Nina Korbe i huvudrollen i en hisnande opera på Joan Sutherland Theatre i Sydney.

4,7/5(31)

Joseph K

Par

Verifierad bokning

Sep. 2026

Hi Alex, I thoroughly enjoyed the Drover's Wife. From the start I felt engaged with the performance and this connection stayed until the end, made possible by the tightly woven synergy between actors, dancers, musicians and set designers to relay the story. It gave a very clear overview of Aboriginal history that brought not a feeling of anger but a feeling of being cleansed. The attention for detail was a sheer delight. This performance has the key to create awareness and respect for the plight of Aboriginal people for all Australians but also for people overseas, worthwhile touring far and wide, for years on end. Jos

Pam J

Grupp

Verifierad bokning

Sep. 2026

The atmosphere was amazing, the scenery on stage added to the reality of the story...the actors, dancers and singers were exceptional, in particular Marcus and Nina, brilliant performances

Lesley G

Ensamresenär

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Aug. 2026

Story telling at its finest, the majestic powerful leaning snowgum the base of every characters narrative, clever use of film imagery between mountain silhouettes describing different times of day and moods. A rich and powerful backdrop amplifying each actor singers voice and actions, superlative and beautiful passionate performances leading us deeply into the story, audible gasps and shudders in the audience echoing the drama and tragedy unfolding in the Driver's Wife opera, live orchestral music nuancing beautifully every moment. Each re-telling of this story in book, film, play, and now opera is just as new, fresh and powerful as it's predecessor, thank you to the incredible skills of Leah Purcell creator, producer, director and actress !!

Marie M

Par

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Aug. 2026

The sei was mesmerising. The atmosphere, time of day and season all encapsulated in the one space. Brilliant! I loved it as an opera because it awakened every sense. Aboriginal song, dance and instruments gave it further authenticity.A great vehicle to show inherent racism ,domestic violence and the profound effect of reverse racism. The best opera I have seen . So relevant to our lives and portraying the attitudes and behaviour that is seemingly entrenched in our society. So powerful..Plenty to reflect on and a great way to advocate for change.

Helen P

Grupp

Verifierad bokning

Aug. 2026

The Drovers Wife tells a deeply human and compelling story about the history of Australia, one which we all need to hear. Every part of the performance was memorable. The actors and singers and dancers were all excellent as well as the evocative stage setting and the costumes. Everything contributed to making the Opera the success it was including of course George Palme s music. Leah Purcell has made Henry Lawson's The Drovers Wife a classic story of the 21st century. An amazing achievement

Jenny P

Par

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Aug. 2026

Amazing! Yadaka and Molly were superb. The set was atmospheric. All the performances were on song. Loved seeing a story about Australia made into an opera. The themes of dv and our treatment of Aboriginals was raw and real. Was pleased that the ending was softened from the book.

The Drover's Wife är baserad på Leah Purcells hyllade pjäs, roman och film och blandar grand opera och modernt Berättande.

Med Nina Korbe (West Side Berättelsen Sydney Harbour) i huvudrollen och musik av George Palmer, har denna produktion fått strålande förhandstittar för sina frodiga orkestreringar och gripande framträdanden.

Upplev råa känslor och episka duetter som belyser spänningen, modet och arvet i denna opera i begränsad upplaga.

Ta dina biljetter till The Drover's Wife Sydney för att utforska överlevnad, motståndskraft och det robusta australiensiska höglandet genom fascinerande scenografi, kostymer och symfonisk musik.

Handlingen

Molly Johnson är höggravid och ensam och möter ormar, tjurar och fientliga resenärer medan hennes man vallar får. När Yadaka, en aboriginsk man på flykt undan myndigheterna, stör hennes bräckliga fristad dyker tidigare svårigheter upp till ytan igen. Hur ska Molly kunna försvara sitt hem och sin familj samtidigt som hon konfronteras med sanningar som hon inte längre kan ignorera?

Du kan avboka dessa biljetter fram till 48 timmar innan upplevelsen börjar och få full återbetalning.

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Joseph K
Par
Verifierad bokning
Sep. 2026
Hi Alex, I thoroughly enjoyed the Drover's Wife. From the start I felt engaged with the performance and this connection stayed until the end, made possible by the tightly woven synergy between actors, dancers, musicians and set designers to relay the story. It gave a very clear overview of Aboriginal history that brought not a feeling of anger but a feeling of being cleansed. The attention for detail was a sheer delight. This performance has the key to create awareness and respect for the plight of Aboriginal people for all Australians but also for people overseas, worthwhile touring far and wide, for years on end. Jos
Pam J
Grupp
Verifierad bokning
Sep. 2026
The atmosphere was amazing, the scenery on stage added to the reality of the story...the actors, dancers and singers were exceptional, in particular Marcus and Nina, brilliant performances
Agata B
Par
Verifierad bokning
Aug. 2026
The visit to the Opera was a affecting, deeply touching and delighful experience. I hope to come back here someday. My heart and my soul is already waiting.
Marie M
Par
Verifierad bokning
Sep. 2026
The Drover's Wife is a fantastic production of a major new opera. Love that it is a mostly Aboriginal perspective .
Patricia D
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Sep. 2026
The stage setting and quality of the performance

Visa information

Kategori: Opera

Publik: Lämplig för besökare från 15 år och uppåt

Teaterns namn: Joan Sutherland Theatre

Du kan hitta de bästa platserna med vår Joan Sutherland Theatre sittplan.

Faciliteter för teater: Hiss, toaletter, bar

Tillgänglighet till teatern: Rullstolsanpassat, tillgängliga toaletter, sittplatser med ledsagare

Klädkod: Vårdad klädsel

Medverkande team

Huvudroller: Molly Johnson - Nina Korbe, Yadaka - Marcus Corowa

Kompositör: George Palmer

Libretto av: Leah Purcell med George Palmer

Direktör: Leah Purcell AM

Koreograf: Yolande Brown

Scenograf: Isabel Hudson

Kostymdesign: Tess Schofield

Belysning Designer: Karen Norris

Ljuddesigner: Michael Waters

Biträdande direktör: Imara Savage

Producent: Bain Stewart för Oombarra Productions

Ytterligare information

Denna show är lämplig för åldrarna 15 år och uppåt.

Varning för innehåll: Denna produktion innehåller grafiska skildringar av våld, inklusive våld mot kvinnor, teman om rasism, replikvapen och skotteffekter.

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