These special presentations are the final dress rehearsal before opening night, featuring the full cast, orchestra, costumes, sets, and lighting. It’s a chance to experience the excitement of live opera in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Through our Ticket Access Program (TAP) and community partnerships, Pacific Opera Victoria is working to make opera more accessible and ensure that more people can experience the joy of live performance.
Community Preview tickets are available for just $15 and are valid for the Community Preview performance only.
Looking to attend a regular performance? Through TAP, free tickets are available for all performances of Il trovatore through participating community organizations. Contact your community partner or visit our TAP page to learn more.
You may know the fairy tale, but you’ve never seen it quite like this.
Created by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop and Pacific Opera Victoria Artistic Director Brenna Corner, this imaginative production transforms Humperdinck’s beloved opera into a visually stunning world of towering puppets, magical creatures, and dark enchantments. As Hansel and Gretel lose their way in the forest, they embark on a journey that is by turns whimsical, funny, frightening, and deeply moving.
While Hansel & Gretel is filled with wonder and adventure, it is also a touching story about courage, family, and finding hope in difficult times. Humperdinck’s lush, beautiful score has enchanted audiences for generations, making it one of the most beloved operas ever written.
No opera experience is required. Whether you’re discovering opera for the first time or revisiting a favourite story, Hansel & Gretel offers a magical and unforgettable evening at the theatre.
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A Community Preview is the final dress rehearsal before opening night, featuring the full cast, orchestra, costumes, sets, and lighting. While the artistic team may occasionally stop to make a final adjustment, most audience members experience the production just as they would during a regular performance.
For most attendees, a Community Preview feels very much like a regular performance while offering a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the final stages of bringing an opera to life.
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See all events$15 Tickets to Community Previews will be on sale closer to the show date. Subscriptions on Sale Now, general tickets on sale in August.