BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Co-Opera - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Co-Opera X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://co-opera.art X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Co-Opera REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20190406T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20191005T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20200404T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20201003T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20210403T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20211002T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20220402T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20221001T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20230401T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20230930T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20240406T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20241005T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20250405T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20251004T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20260404T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20261003T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20270403T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20271002T163000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260702T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260702T213000 DTSTAMP:20251223T051328Z CREATED:20251223T050854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T051328Z UID:3517-1783020600-1783027800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:An American Double Bill DESCRIPTION:Samuel Barber:  A Hand of Bridge.  \nA Hand of Bridge\, composed by Samuel Barber\, has a libretto written by Menotti\, his life partner. One of the shortest operas to be regularly performed (under ten minutes)\, introduces two unhappily married couples playing a hand of bridge\, during which each character has an arietta in which he or she professes his or her inner desires. \n  \nGian Carlo Menotti: The Medium\n \nThe second of these operas is Menotti’s The Medium. Premiering in 1946\, The Medium tells the story of Madame Flora who\, with the help of her daughter Monica and Toby\, a mute servant\, tries to cheat her clients through faked seances. She is touched herself by a hand during one of them\, an occurrence she cannot explain\, and which drives her to insanity and murder. The ballroom of Ayers House provides the perfect ‘drawing room’ atmosphere needed for these intimate works.  Run time – approx. 1 ½ hours\, including a 20 minute interval. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/an-american-double-bill/ LOCATION:Ayers House Ballroom\, 288 North Terrace\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DoubleBill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260531T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260531T220000 DTSTAMP:20251223T044919Z CREATED:20251223T043012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T044919Z UID:3505-1780250400-1780264800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Gounod's Faust DESCRIPTION:Charles Gounod: Faust.\nWith its irresistible stream of melodies\, Gounod’s Faust has long been a favourite in the international world of opera. Like Carmen\, it began life as an Opera Comique with dialogue interspersed with musical numbers and\, also like Carmen\, was only transformed into “Grand Opera” with sung recitatives in order to satisfy the demands of Paris Opera House. \nWe plan a flirtation with Faust’s treatment in different countries in its “formative” years\, including Valentin’s aria which was only composed (in English) for the Covent Garden premiere and later translated into French for the Paris Opera House season. \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/gounods-faust-4/ LOCATION:Osborne Community Hall\, 539 Victoria Rd\, Osborne\, South Australia\, 5017\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FaustHead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260530T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260530T220000 DTSTAMP:20260211T235811Z CREATED:20260211T235702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T235811Z UID:3613-1780164000-1780178400@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Gounod's Faust DESCRIPTION:Charles Gounod: Faust.\nWith its irresistible stream of melodies\, Gounod’s Faust has long been a favourite in the international world of opera. Like Carmen\, it began life as an Opera Comique with dialogue interspersed with musical numbers and\, also like Carmen\, was only transformed into “Grand Opera” with sung recitatives in order to satisfy the demands of Paris Opera House. \nWe plan a flirtation with Faust’s treatment in different countries in its “formative” years\, including Valentin’s aria which was only composed (in English) for the Covent Garden premiere and later translated into French for the Paris Opera House season. \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/gounods-faust-6/ LOCATION:Holdfast Bay Community Centre\, 51 King George Ave\, Hove\, South Australia\, 5048\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FaustHead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260529T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260529T220000 DTSTAMP:20251223T045305Z CREATED:20251223T042750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T045305Z UID:3503-1780077600-1780092000@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Gounod's Faust DESCRIPTION:Charles Gounod: Faust.\nWith its irresistible stream of melodies\, Gounod’s Faust has long been a favourite in the international world of opera. Like Carmen\, it began life as an Opera Comique with dialogue interspersed with musical numbers and\, also like Carmen\, was only transformed into “Grand Opera” with sung recitatives in order to satisfy the demands of Paris Opera House. \nWe plan a flirtation with Faust’s treatment in different countries in its “formative” years\, including Valentin’s aria which was only composed (in English) for the Covent Garden premiere and later translated into French for the Paris Opera House season. \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/gounods-faust-3/ LOCATION:Willunga Festival Hall\, Main Road\, Willunga\, SA\, 5172\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FaustHead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260527T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260527T220000 DTSTAMP:20251223T045219Z CREATED:20251223T042423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T045219Z UID:3500-1779904800-1779919200@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Gounod's Faust DESCRIPTION:Charles Gounod: Faust\nWith its irresistible stream of melodies\, Gounod’s Faust has long been a favourite in the international world of opera. Like Carmen\, it began life as an Opera Comique with dialogue interspersed with musical numbers and\, also like Carmen\, was only transformed into “Grand Opera” with sung recitatives in order to satisfy the demands of Paris Opera House. \nWe plan a flirtation with Faust’s treatment in different countries in its “formative” years\, including Valentin’s aria which was only composed (in English) for the Covent Garden premiere and later translated into French for the Paris Opera House season. \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/gounods-faust-matinee-2/ LOCATION:Centenary Hall Goolwa\, 14 Cadell St\, Goolwa\, South Australia\, 5214\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FaustHead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260524T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260524T190000 DTSTAMP:20251223T045133Z CREATED:20251223T041340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T045133Z UID:3497-1779634800-1779649200@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Gounod's Faust - Matinee DESCRIPTION:Charles Gounod: Faust.\nWith its irresistible stream of melodies\, Gounod’s Faust has long been a favourite in the international world of opera. Like Carmen\, it began life as an Opera Comique with dialogue interspersed with musical numbers and\, also like Carmen\, was only transformed into “Grand Opera” with sung recitatives in order to satisfy the demands of Paris Opera House. \nWe plan a flirtation with Faust’s treatment in different countries in its “formative” years\, including Valentin’s aria which was only composed (in English) for the Covent Garden premiere and later translated into French for the Paris Opera House season. \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/gounods-faust-matinee/ LOCATION:Observatory 23\, 23 Hackney Road\, Hackney\, South Australia\, 5069\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FaustHead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260523T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260523T220000 DTSTAMP:20251223T045443Z CREATED:20251222T000710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T045443Z UID:3493-1779559200-1779573600@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Gounod's Faust DESCRIPTION:Charles Gounod: Faust.\nWith its irresistible stream of melodies\, Gounod’s Faust has long been a favourite in the international world of opera. Like Carmen\, it began life as an Opera Comique with dialogue interspersed with musical numbers and\, also like Carmen\, was only transformed into “Grand Opera” with sung recitatives in order to satisfy the demands of Paris Opera House. \nWe plan a flirtation with Faust’s treatment in different countries in its “formative” years\, including Valentin’s aria which was only composed (in English) for the Covent Garden premiere and later translated into French for the Paris Opera House season. \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/gounods-faust-2/ LOCATION:Observatory 23\, 23 Hackney Road\, Hackney\, South Australia\, 5069\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FaustHead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260522T220000 DTSTAMP:20251223T045016Z CREATED:20251221T235800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T045016Z UID:3490-1779472800-1779487200@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Gounod's Faust DESCRIPTION:Charles Gounod: Faust.\nWith its irresistible stream of melodies\, Gounod’s Faust has long been a favourite in the international world of opera. Like Carmen\, it began life as an Opera Comique with dialogue interspersed with musical numbers and\, also like Carmen\, was only transformed into “Grand Opera” with sung recitatives in order to satisfy the demands of Paris Opera House. \nWe plan a flirtation with Faust’s treatment in different countries in its “formative” years\, including Valentin’s aria which was only composed (in English) for the Covent Garden premiere and later translated into French for the Paris Opera House season. \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/gounods-faust/ LOCATION:Echunga Memorial Hall\, 23 Adelaide Rd\, Echunga\, South Australia\, 5153\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FaustHead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260520T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260520T220000 DTSTAMP:20260211T235306Z CREATED:20260211T235147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T235306Z UID:3608-1779300000-1779314400@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Gounod's Faust DESCRIPTION:Charles Gounod: Faust.\nWith its irresistible stream of melodies\, Gounod’s Faust has long been a favourite in the international world of opera. Like Carmen\, it began life as an Opera Comique with dialogue interspersed with musical numbers and\, also like Carmen\, was only transformed into “Grand Opera” with sung recitatives in order to satisfy the demands of Paris Opera House. \nWe plan a flirtation with Faust’s treatment in different countries in its “formative” years\, including Valentin’s aria which was only composed (in English) for the Covent Garden premiere and later translated into French for the Paris Opera House season. \nBookings URL:https://co-opera.art/event/gounods-faust-5/ LOCATION:Gawler Civic Centre – Institute Hall\, 89-91 Murray St\, Gawler\, South Australia\, 5118\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FaustHead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251203T210000 DTSTAMP:20250418T052248Z CREATED:20250418T052248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T052248Z UID:3048-1764788400-1764795600@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Sir Arthur Sullivan: The Zoo (A Musical Folly) DESCRIPTION:THE ZOO 3rd December 2025\, 7 00 pm Adelaide Zoo \nIn 1875\, three months after writing the sensationally successful one act opera\, Trial by Jury\, Sullivan wrote another one-acter\, The Zoo\, with Bolton Rowe as librettist. A farcical story concerns two pairs of lovers: one involving a nobleman\, who goes to the zoo to woo the girl who sells snacks there and tries to impress her by buying and eating all of the food. And another couple involving a young chemist who believes that he has poisoned his beloved by mixing up her father’s prescription with peppermint that he had meant for her. A light-hearted tale elevated with sprightly\, charming music from the hand of the composer described by WS Gilbert himself as “incomparably\, the most accomplished English musician of his age”. The stage was ripe for the remarkable successes struck by these two icons over the following twenty years. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Nicholas Cannon\nDesigners: Deborah Johnson/Alexandra Woolston\nTheatre Technician: Aaron Woolston\nHead Administrator: James Scott\nMusical Director/Pianist: Nerissa Pearce \nCast\nLaetitia Grinder: Alexandra Woolston\nAesculapius Carboy: Mark Oates\nEliza Smith: Deborah Johnson\nThomas Brown: Nicolas Cannon\nMr Grinder: James Scott \nRefreshments\nArrival drink\, canapes and grazing platter included. \nBookings\nTHE ZOO 3rd December 2025\, 7 00 pm Adelaide Zoo URL:https://co-opera.art/event/sir-arthur-sullivan-the-zoo-a-musical-folly-5/ LOCATION:The Fig Tree Function Centre -Adelaide Zoo\, Frome Rd\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zoo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251203T190000 DTSTAMP:20250418T052525Z CREATED:20250418T052525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T052525Z UID:3050-1764781200-1764788400@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Sir Arthur Sullivan: The Zoo (A Musical Folly) DESCRIPTION:THE ZOO 3rd December 2025\, 5 00 pm Adelaide Zoo \nIn 1875\, three months after writing the sensationally successful one act opera\, Trial by Jury\, Sullivan wrote another one-acter\, The Zoo\, with Bolton Rowe as librettist. A farcical story concerns two pairs of lovers: one involving a nobleman\, who goes to the zoo to woo the girl who sells snacks there and tries to impress her by buying and eating all of the food. And another couple involving a young chemist who believes that he has poisoned his beloved by mixing up her father’s prescription with peppermint that he had meant for her. A light-hearted tale elevated with sprightly\, charming music from the hand of the composer described by WS Gilbert himself as “incomparably\, the most accomplished English musician of his age”. The stage was ripe for the remarkable successes struck by these two icons over the following twenty years. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Nicholas Cannon\nDesigners: Deborah Johnson/Alexandra Woolston\nTheatre Technician: Aaron Woolston\nHead Administrator: James Scott\nMusical Director/Pianist: Nerissa Pearce \nCast\nLaetitia Grinder: Alexandra Woolston\nAesculapius Carboy: Mark Oates\nEliza Smith: Deborah Johnson\nThomas Brown: Nicolas Cannon\nMr Grinder: James Scott \nRefreshments\nArrival drink\, canapes and grazing platter included. \nBookings\nTHE ZOO 3rd December 2025\, 5 00 pm Adelaide Zoo URL:https://co-opera.art/event/sir-arthur-sullivan-the-zoo-a-musical-folly-6/ LOCATION:The Fig Tree Function Centre -Adelaide Zoo\, Frome Rd\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zoo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251202T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251202T210000 DTSTAMP:20250418T051745Z CREATED:20250418T051745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T051745Z UID:3044-1764702000-1764709200@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Sir Arthur Sullivan: The Zoo (A Musical Folly) DESCRIPTION:THE ZOO 2nd December 2025\, 7 00 pm Adelaide Zoo \nIn 1875\, three months after writing the sensationally successful one act opera\, Trial by Jury\, Sullivan wrote another one-acter\, The Zoo\, with Bolton Rowe as librettist. A farcical story concerns two pairs of lovers: one involving a nobleman\, who goes to the zoo to woo the girl who sells snacks there and tries to impress her by buying and eating all of the food. And another couple involving a young chemist who believes that he has poisoned his beloved by mixing up her father’s prescription with peppermint that he had meant for her. A light-hearted tale elevated with sprightly\, charming music from the hand of the composer described by WS Gilbert himself as “incomparably\, the most accomplished English musician of his age”. The stage was ripe for the remarkable successes struck by these two icons over the following twenty years. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Nicholas Cannon\nDesigners: Deborah Johnson/Alexandra Woolston\nTheatre Technician: Aaron Woolston\nHead Administrator: James Scott\nMusical Director/Pianist: Nerissa Pearce \nCast\nLaetitia Grinder: Alexandra Woolston\nAesculapius Carboy: Mark Oates\nEliza Smith: Deborah Johnson\nThomas Brown: Nicolas Cannon\nMr Grinder: James Scott \nRefreshments\nArrival drink\, canapes and grazing platter included. \nBookings\nTHE ZOO 2nd December 2025\, 7 00 pm Adelaide Zoo URL:https://co-opera.art/event/sir-arthur-sullivan-the-zoo-a-musical-folly-3/ LOCATION:The Fig Tree Function Centre -Adelaide Zoo\, Frome Rd\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zoo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251202T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251202T190000 DTSTAMP:20250418T052039Z CREATED:20250418T052039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T052039Z UID:3046-1764694800-1764702000@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Sir Arthur Sullivan: The Zoo (A Musical Folly) DESCRIPTION:\THE ZOO 2nd December 2025\, 5 00 pm Adelaide Zoo \nIn 1875\, three months after writing the sensationally successful one act opera\, Trial by Jury\, Sullivan wrote another one-acter\, The Zoo\, with Bolton Rowe as librettist. A farcical story concerns two pairs of lovers: one involving a nobleman\, who goes to the zoo to woo the girl who sells snacks there and tries to impress her by buying and eating all of the food. And another couple involving a young chemist who believes that he has poisoned his beloved by mixing up her father’s prescription with peppermint that he had meant for her. A light-hearted tale elevated with sprightly\, charming music from the hand of the composer described by WS Gilbert himself as “incomparably\, the most accomplished English musician of his age”. The stage was ripe for the remarkable successes struck by these two icons over the following twenty years. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Nicholas Cannon\nDesigners: Deborah Johnson/Alexandra Woolston\nTheatre Technician: Aaron Woolston\nHead Administrator: James Scott\nMusical Director/Pianist: Nerissa Pearce \nCast\nLaetitia Grinder: Alexandra Woolston\nAesculapius Carboy: Mark Oates\nEliza Smith: Deborah Johnson\nThomas Brown: Nicolas Cannon\nMr Grinder: James Scott \nRefreshments\nArrival drink\, canapes and grazing platter included. \nBookings\nTHE ZOO 2nd December 2025\, 5 00 pm Adelaide Zoo URL:https://co-opera.art/event/sir-arthur-sullivan-the-zoo-a-musical-folly-4/ LOCATION:The Fig Tree Function Centre -Adelaide Zoo\, Frome Rd\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zoo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251201T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251201T210000 DTSTAMP:20250418T051514Z CREATED:20250418T051402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T051514Z UID:3040-1764615600-1764622800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Sir Arthur Sullivan: The Zoo (A Musical Folly) DESCRIPTION:THE ZOO 1ST December 2025\, 7 00 pm Adelaide Zoo \nIn 1875\, three months after writing the sensationally successful one act opera\, Trial by Jury\, Sullivan wrote another one-acter\, The Zoo\, with Bolton Rowe as librettist. A farcical story concerns two pairs of lovers: one involving a nobleman\, who goes to the zoo to woo the girl who sells snacks there and tries to impress her by buying and eating all of the food. And another couple involving a young chemist who believes that he has poisoned his beloved by mixing up her father’s prescription with peppermint that he had meant for her. A light-hearted tale elevated with sprightly\, charming music from the hand of the composer described by WS Gilbert himself as “incomparably\, the most accomplished English musician of his age”. The stage was ripe for the remarkable successes struck by these two icons over the following twenty years. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Nicholas Cannon\nDesigners: Deborah Johnson/Alexandra Woolston\nTheatre Technician: Aaron Woolston\nHead Administrator: James Scott\nMusical Director/Pianist: Nerissa Pearce \nCast\nLaetitia Grinder: Alexandra Woolston\nAesculapius Carboy: Mark Oates\nEliza Smith: Deborah Johnson\nThomas Brown: Nicolas Cannon\nMr Grinder: James Scott \nRefreshments\nArrival drink\, canapes and grazing platter included. \nBookings\nTHE ZOO 1ST December 2025\, 7 00 pm Adelaide Zoo URL:https://co-opera.art/event/sir-arthur-sullivan-the-zoo-a-musical-folly-2/ LOCATION:The Fig Tree Function Centre -Adelaide Zoo\, Frome Rd\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zoo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251201T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251201T190000 DTSTAMP:20250418T051604Z CREATED:20250418T042437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T051604Z UID:3027-1764608400-1764615600@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Sir Arthur Sullivan: The Zoo (A Musical Folly) DESCRIPTION:THE ZOO 1ST December 2025\, 5 00 pm Adelaide Zoo \nIn 1875\, three months after writing the sensationally successful one act opera\, Trial by Jury\, Sullivan wrote another one-acter\, The Zoo\, with Bolton Rowe as librettist. A farcical story concerns two pairs of lovers: one involving a nobleman\, who goes to the zoo to woo the girl who sells snacks there and tries to impress her by buying and eating all of the food. And another couple involving a young chemist who believes that he has poisoned his beloved by mixing up her father’s prescription with peppermint that he had meant for her. A light-hearted tale elevated with sprightly\, charming music from the hand of the composer described by WS Gilbert himself as “incomparably\, the most accomplished English musician of his age”. The stage was ripe for the remarkable successes struck by these two icons over the following twenty years. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Nicholas Cannon\nDesigners: Deborah Johnson/Alexandra Woolston\nTheatre Technician: Aaron Woolston\nHead Administrator: James Scott\nMusical Director/Pianist: Nerissa Pearce \nCast\nLaetitia Grinder: Alexandra Woolston\nAesculapius Carboy: Mark Oates\nEliza Smith: Deborah Johnson\nThomas Brown: Nicolas Cannon\nMr Grinder: James Scott \nRefreshments\nArrival drink\, canapes and grazing platter included. \nBookings\nTHE ZOO 1ST December 2025\, 5 00 pm Adelaide Zoo URL:https://co-opera.art/event/sir-arthur-sullivan-the-zoo-a-musical-folly/ LOCATION:The Fig Tree Function Centre -Adelaide Zoo\, Frome Rd\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zoo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251109T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251109T190000 DTSTAMP:20250418T034642Z CREATED:20250418T025939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T034642Z UID:3018-1762700400-1762714800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow DESCRIPTION:MERRY WIDOW 9TH November 2025\, Centenary Hall\, Goolwa \nThis staging of Lehar’s masterpiece accentuates the comedy and glamour in its unforgettable melodies\, including The Merry Widow Waltz\, Vilja\, I’m off to Chez Maxim’s and the number made famous by a young Maurice Chevalier\, Girls\, Girls\, Girls. \nMacintyre Howie-Reeves and James Nicholson have conceived a production that transports the original Operetta’s European setting into Hollywood’s glistening Golden Age. With Jessica Mills and Joanna McWaters sharing the title role… glitz\, romance and laughter take over the stage. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Macintyre Howie-Reeves \nDesigner: James Nicholson \nMusical Director/Pianist: Joseph Ingram \nCast\nHanna Glawari: Joanna McWaters\, Jessica Mills \nRefreshments\nBYO food & beverages. \nBook\nMERRY WIDOW 9TH November 2025\, Centenary Hall\, Goolwa URL:https://co-opera.art/event/franz-lehar-the-merry-widow-8/ LOCATION:Centenary Hall Goolwa\, 14 Cadell St\, Goolwa\, South Australia\, 5214\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MerryWidow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251108T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251108T233000 DTSTAMP:20250418T034939Z CREATED:20250418T025113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T034939Z UID:3016-1762630200-1762644600@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow DESCRIPTION:MERRY WIDOW 8TH November 2025\, Osborne Community Hall \nThis staging of Lehar’s masterpiece accentuates the comedy and glamour in its unforgettable melodies\, including The Merry Widow Waltz\, Vilja\, I’m off to Chez Maxim’s and the number made famous by a young Maurice Chevalier\, Girls\, Girls\, Girls. \nMacintyre Howie-Reeves and James Nicholson have conceived a production that transports the original Operetta’s European setting into Hollywood’s glistening Golden Age. With Jessica Mills and Joanna McWaters sharing the title role… glitz\, romance and laughter take over the stage. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Macintyre Howie-Reeves \nDesigner: James Nicholson \nMusical Director/Pianist: Joseph Ingram \nCast\nHanna Glawari: Joanna McWaters\, Jessica Mills \nRefreshments\nMain course and dessert included: bar available \nBook\nMERRY WIDOW 8TH November 2025\, Osborne Community Hall URL:https://co-opera.art/event/franz-lehar-the-merry-widow-7/ LOCATION:Osborne Community Hall\, 539 Victoria Rd\, Osborne\, South Australia\, 5017\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MerryWidow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251107T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251107T220000 DTSTAMP:20250418T035120Z CREATED:20250417T071337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T035120Z UID:3004-1762538400-1762552800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow DESCRIPTION:MERRY WIDOW 7TH November 2025\, Echunga Memorial Hall \nThis staging of Lehar’s masterpiece accentuates the comedy and glamour in its unforgettable melodies\, including The Merry Widow Waltz\, Vilja\, I’m off to Chez Maxim’s and the number made famous by a young Maurice Chevalier\, Girls\, Girls\, Girls. \nMacintyre Howie-Reeves and James Nicholson have conceived a production that transports the original Operetta’s European setting into Hollywood’s glistening Golden Age. With Jessica Mills and Joanna McWaters sharing the title role… glitz\, romance and laughter take over the stage. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Macintyre Howie-Reeves \nDesigner: James Nicholson \nMusical Director/Pianist: Joseph Ingram \nCast\nHanna Glawari: Joanna McWaters\, Jessica Mills \nRefreshments\nBYO food & drinks \nBook\nMERRY WIDOW 7TH November 2025\, Echunga Memorial Hall URL:https://co-opera.art/event/franz-lehar-the-merry-widow-6/ LOCATION:Echunga Memorial Hall\, 23 Adelaide Rd\, Echunga\, South Australia\, 5153\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MerryWidow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251105T220000 DTSTAMP:20250418T035207Z CREATED:20250417T070949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T035207Z UID:3002-1762365600-1762380000@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow DESCRIPTION:MERRY WIDOW 5TH November 2025\, The Vine Shed\, McLaren Vale \nThis staging of Lehar’s masterpiece accentuates the comedy and glamour in its unforgettable melodies\, including The Merry Widow Waltz\, Vilja\, I’m off to Chez Maxim’s and the number made famous by a young Maurice Chevalier\, Girls\, Girls\, Girls. \nMacintyre Howie-Reeves and James Nicholson have conceived a production that transports the original Operetta’s European setting into Hollywood’s glistening Golden Age. With Jessica Mills and Joanna McWaters sharing the title role… glitz\, romance and laughter take over the stage. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Macintyre Howie-Reeves \nDesigner: James Nicholson \nMusical Director/Pianist: Joseph Ingram \nCast\nHanna Glawari: Joanna McWaters\, Jessica Mills \nRefreshments\nGrazing platter\, pizza and desert included. \nBook\nMERRY WIDOW 5TH November 2025\, The Vine Shed\, McLaren Vale URL:https://co-opera.art/event/franz-lehar-the-merry-widow-5/ LOCATION:Vine Shed McLaren Vale\, 270 Sand Rd\, McLaren Vale\, South Australia\, 5171\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MerryWidow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251026T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251026T000000 DTSTAMP:20250417T070135Z CREATED:20250417T070135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T070135Z UID:2997-1761436800-1761436800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow DESCRIPTION:This staging of Lehar’s masterpiece accentuates the comedy and glamour in its unforgettable melodies\, including The Merry Widow Waltz\, Vilja\, I’m off to Chez Maxim’s and the number made famous by a young Maurice Chevalier\, Girls\, Girls\, Girls. \nMacintyre Howie-Reeves and James Nicholson have conceived a production that transports the original Operetta’s European setting into Hollywood’s glistening Golden Age. With Jessica Mills and Joanna McWaters sharing the title role… glitz\, romance and laughter take over the stage. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Macintyre Howie-Reeves \nDesigner: James Nicholson \nMusical Director/Pianist: Joseph Ingram \nCast\nHanna Glawari: Joanna McWaters\, Jessica Mills \nRefreshments\n  \nBook\n  URL:https://co-opera.art/event/franz-lehar-the-merry-widow-4/ LOCATION:Moe Shopping Centre\, 30 Moore St\, Moe\, Victoria\, 3825\, Australia CATEGORIES:VIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MerryWidow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251024T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251024T000000 DTSTAMP:20250909T052109Z CREATED:20250417T065517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T052109Z UID:2991-1761264000-1761264000@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow DESCRIPTION:This staging of Lehar’s masterpiece accentuates the comedy and glamour in its unforgettable melodies\, including The Merry Widow Waltz\, Vilja\, I’m off to Chez Maxim’s and the number made famous by a young Maurice Chevalier\, Girls\, Girls\, Girls. \nMacintyre Howie-Reeves and James Nicholson have conceived a production that transports the original Operetta’s European setting into Hollywood’s glistening Golden Age. With Jessica Mills and Joanna McWaters sharing the title role… glitz\, romance and laughter take over the stage. \nCreative Staff:\nStage Director: Macintyre Howie Reeves \nDesigner: James Nicholson \nMusical Director/Pianist: Joseph Ingram \nCast:\nJoanna McWaters\, Jessica Mills \nNicholas Cannon\, Mark Oates \nJaicheng Ding\, Zachary McCulloch \nAndrew Turner\, Christian Evans \nEmma Kavanagh\, Elizabeth Ponce \n  URL:https://co-opera.art/event/franz-lehar-the-merry-widow-3/ LOCATION:William Street Melbourne\, 45 William Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:VIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MerryWidow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251005T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251005T190000 DTSTAMP:20250418T035317Z CREATED:20250417T023349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T035317Z UID:2984-1759676400-1759690800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow DESCRIPTION:MERRY WIDOW 5TH October 2025\, Sporting Car Club\, MATINEE \nThis staging of Lehar’s masterpiece accentuates the comedy and glamour in its unforgettable melodies\, including The Merry Widow Waltz\, Vilja\, I’m off to Chez Maxim’s and the number made famous by a young Maurice Chevalier\, Girls\, Girls\, Girls. \nMacintyre Howie-Reeves and James Nicholson have conceived a production that transports the original Operetta’s European setting into Hollywood’s glistening Golden Age. With Jessica Mills and Joanna McWaters sharing the title role… glitz\, romance and laughter take over the stage. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Macintyre Howie-Reeves \nDesigner: James Nicholson \nMusical Director/Pianist: Joseph Ingram \nCast\nHanna Glawari: Joanna McWaters\, Jessica Mills \nRefreshments\nGrazing platter included. \nBook\nMERRY WIDOW 5TH October 2025\, Sporting Car Club\, MATINEE URL:https://co-opera.art/event/franz-lehar-the-merry-widow-2/ LOCATION:Sporting Car Club of S.A. Inc\, 51 King William Rd\, Unley\, South Australia\, 5061\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MerryWidow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251004T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251004T220000 DTSTAMP:20250418T035524Z CREATED:20250416T064024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T035524Z UID:2960-1759600800-1759615200@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Franz Lehar: The Merry Widow DESCRIPTION:MERRY WIDOW 4TH October 2025\, Sporting Car Club EVENING \nThis staging of Lehar’s masterpiece accentuates the comedy and glamour in its unforgettable melodies\, including The Merry Widow Waltz\, Vilja\, I’m off to Chez Maxim’s and the number made famous by a young Maurice Chevalier\, Girls\, Girls\, Girls. \nMacintyre Howie-Reeves and James Nicholson have conceived a production that transports the original Operetta’s European setting into Hollywood’s glistening Golden Age. With Jessica Mills and Joanna McWaters sharing the title role… glitz\, romance and laughter take over the stage. \nCreative Staff\nStage Director: Macintyre Howie-Reeves \nDesigner: James Nicholson \nMusical Director/Pianist: Joseph Ingram \nCast\nHanna Glawari: Joanna McWaters\, Jessica Mills \nRefreshments\nMain course and desert included. \nBook\nMERRY WIDOW 4TH October 2025\, Sporting Car Club EVENING URL:https://co-opera.art/event/franz-lehar-the-merry-widow/ LOCATION:Sporting Car Club of S.A. Inc\, 51 King William Rd\, Unley\, South Australia\, 5061\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MerryWidow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250628T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250628T170000 DTSTAMP:20250418T071145Z CREATED:20250418T071145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T071145Z UID:3062-1751101200-1751130000@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Audition 2 DESCRIPTION:Audition panel\nThe panel will include Artistic Director\, Brian Chatterton and the Convenors of several Co-Opera productions planned for 2025\, 2026\, and 2027\, \n\nMacintyre Howie-Reeves [Merry Widow\, A Celebration of Kurt Weill\, Der Freischutz]\nNicholas Cannon [Faust ]\nDeborah Johnson [The Zoo\, American Double Bill\, Amahl and the Night Visitors]\n\nAudition requirements\nAuditionees are advised to examine Co-Opera’s PROSPECTUS 2025 – 2027 and consider the role[s] they are interested in.\nThe PROSPECTUS can be downloaded here.\nAuditions will be 15 minutes long. Singers should prepare at least two substantial offerings\, including pieces from desired roles. \nSingers are requested to provide their own accompanists.\nThe lower age limit for auditions is 18 years. [The role of Amahl will not be cast until late 2026.] \nFor the panel\, please supply two copies of music offered for presentation. \nHow to obtain an audition time slot\nPlease send an email to brian.chatterton43@gmail.com with \n\na comprehensive CV indicating years of study [including institutions and teachers]\, professional and semi-professional performance experience\,\na headshot\nan indication of any role[s] which you would like to be considered for\na general indication of rehearsal availability in the two months leading to public performances as shown in the PROSPECTUS.\n\nSpecific audition time-slots will be arranged by email. URL:https://co-opera.art/event/audition-2/ LOCATION:Clayton Wesley Uniting Church\, 280 Portrush Road\, Beulah Park\, SA\, 5067\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MB186x323-e1574579153875.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250426T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250426T170000 DTSTAMP:20250418T070955Z CREATED:20250418T070605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T070955Z UID:3056-1745658000-1745686800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Audition 1 DESCRIPTION:Audition panel\nThe panel will include Artistic Director\, Brian Chatterton and the Convenors of several Co-Opera productions planned for 2025\, 2026\, and 2027\, \n\nMacintyre Howie-Reeves [Merry Widow\, A Celebration of Kurt Weill\, Der Freischutz]\nNicholas Cannon [Faust ]\nDeborah Johnson [The Zoo\, American Double Bill\, Amahl and the Night Visitors]\n\nAudition requirements\nAuditionees are advised to examine Co-Opera’s PROSPECTUS 2025 – 2027 and consider the role[s] they are interested in.\nThe PROSPECTUS can be downloaded here.\nAuditions will be 15 minutes long. Singers should prepare at least two substantial offerings\, including pieces from desired roles. \nSingers are requested to provide their own accompanists.\nThe lower age limit for auditions is 18 years. [The role of Amahl will not be cast until late 2026.] \nFor the panel\, please supply two copies of music offered for presentation. \nHow to obtain an audition time slot\nPlease send an email to brian.chatterton43@gmail.com with \n\na comprehensive CV indicating years of study [including institutions and teachers]\, professional and semi-professional performance experience\,\na headshot\nan indication of any role[s] which you would like to be considered for\na general indication of rehearsal availability in the two months leading to public performances as shown in the PROSPECTUS.\n\nSpecific audition time-slots will be arranged by email. URL:https://co-opera.art/event/audition/ LOCATION:Clayton Wesley Uniting Church\, 280 Portrush Road\, Beulah Park\, SA\, 5067\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MB186x323-e1574579153875.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211119T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211119T210000 DTSTAMP:20211026T113215Z CREATED:20211026T113215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T113215Z UID:2266-1637350200-1637355600@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Night of Nights - Roxby Downs DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, South Australia’s top talent will share an evening of song. Presented by Co-Opera\, this concert features well-known pieces from musicals like Carousel\, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story\, alongside operatic favourites La Donna è Mobile\, the Barcarolle and the Brindisi! A family-friendly event\, you won’t want to miss this highlight in Roxby Downs’ musical calendar. \nSupported by SA Power Networks enabling the arts to tour to regional communities. \nTickets available: http://trybooking.com/BUWTZ URL:https://co-opera.art/event/night-of-nights-roxby-downs/ LOCATION:Roxbylink\, 1-15 Richardson Place\, Roxby Downs\, SA\, 5725\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211117T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20211117T210000 DTSTAMP:20211026T112943Z CREATED:20211026T112943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T112943Z UID:2255-1637177400-1637182800@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Night of Nights - Port Augusta DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, South Australia’s top talent will share an evening of song. Presented by Co-Opera\, this concert features well-known pieces from musicals like Carousel\, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story\, alongside operatic favourites La Donna è Mobile\, the Barcarolle and the Brindisi! A family-friendly event\, you won’t want to miss this highlight in Port Augusta’s musical calendar. \nSupported by SA Power Networks enabling the arts to tour to regional communities. \nTickets available: http://trybooking.com/BUXQR URL:https://co-opera.art/event/night-of-nights-port-augusta/ LOCATION:Lea Memorial Theatre\, 12 Hannagan Street\, Port Augusta\, SA\, 5700\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201010T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201010T213000 DTSTAMP:20200904T131726Z CREATED:20200831T014525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T131726Z UID:2111-1602358200-1602365400@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Acis and Galatea DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday 9 October and Saturday 10 October 2020 \nTime: 7:30pm–9:30pm (including intermission). Gates open 6:30pm \nWhere: Conifer Lawn\, Adelaide Botanic Garden\, North Terrace\, Adelaide (view map below). \nCost: $60 general admission | $30 concession/pension | $20 rush \nBook tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BLCWZ \nConifer Lawns are highlighted with a red rectangle\, map reference G9 and G10. Please click image to enlarge.\nKim Worley—Acis\nVictoria Coxhill—Galatea\nAlex Roose—Polyphemus\nKatrina Mackenzie—Spirit 1\nJames Nicholson—Spirit 2 \nPresented by Co-Opera and the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium as part of the Botanica Lumina program\, with support from SA Power Networks and Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 program. \nDirected by Nicholas Cannon with emerging director Monique Hapgood\, and musical direction by Joshua van Konkelenberg with concertmaster Ben Dollman. \nAcis and Galatea is G. F. Händel’s beloved Greek myth in which two lovers are forever split when Polyphemus kills Acis in a brutal\, jealous rage. In mourning\, Galatea transforms Acis into an ever-flowing river. \nThe opera—full of wit\, pathos and exquisite music—is a warning about the transitory nature of love and pleasure. \nCo-Opera has a long tradition of sharing opera in fun\, accessible performances. We have taken our productions to pubs\, parks\, and even shearing sheds across the country and overseas. Now we are bringing opera to Adelaide Botanic Garden! \nEnjoy the natural surroundings with a backdrop of majestic trees\, as the stage and gardens are gradually transformed from sunset into a waterfall as the opera builds to its climax. \nImmerse yourself in Händel’s exquisite music sung by some of Adelaide’s finest young singers\, accompanied by the premier baroque orchestra\, Ensemble Galante\, in this thrilling new production. \nDoors open at 6:30pm so make a night of it with a picnic (or pre-purchase a gourmet box of delectable goodies from the Gardens Café and Kiosk)\, enjoy a drink or two under the evening sky\, and relax on the lawns before the performance begins. \nDon’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to see an evening performance in your favourite garden! \nCOVID-safe planning \nThis event is held on Conifer Lawn in Adelaide Botanic Garden\, which is a large outdoor space with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the experience whilst seated. \nCOVID-19 safe measures will be in place\, including the ability for groups to comfortably social distance (1.5m). \nPlease remember to practise good hygiene\, wash your hands regularly\, and utilise the hand sanitiser available on the night. \nIf you have any COVID-19 symptoms\, please refrain from attending the event and contact us to discuss options. \nWeather \nPlease note this event is outdoors\, on grass\, during springtime. Please consider the weather forecast and dress warmly if needed\, wear appropriate footwear\, and consider any allergies. The event may go ahead if mildly wet\, however in the case of persistent rain\, very bad or severe weather\, the event may be relocated to an indoor location. Ticket holders will be notified. Please keep your eye out on our Facebook page for updates. \nFood and beverages \nMake a night of it by pre-ordering a Gardens Café and Kiosk picnic box – see the range available here. Please pre-order your picnic box with your ticket purchase. \nAlternatively\, you can pre-order your picnic box here any time before Monday 5 October\, or by phoning 08 8223 4412. \nPlease note that picnic boxes will not be available to purchase on the night of the event. \nA garden bar is available on the night for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages\, including coffee\, and sweet and savoury snacks will also be available to purchase on the night. \nYou could also consider complementing your evening with dinner at the Botanic Gardens Restaurant\, or choose from many other dining options in Adelaide’s East End. \nYou are welcome to bring your own picnic but please note there is no BYO alcohol. \nPlease use the bins provided or take all rubbish home with you. \nGuests are permitted to bring low chairs and blankets. \nSeating \nThe audience is seated on the grass and chairs are not provided for this performance. Please bring your own picnic blankets or low chairs. \nAccess \nEntry and exit to the event is via the Main Gate on North Terrace only. \nEnjoy easy access to the event via the Tram (with a stop near the gates) or parking on Rundle Road just a short walk away from the entrance. \nThe event has wheelchair access\, however patrons are advised that the event is on a combination of sealed paths\, grass and undulated surfaces. \nDownload Adelaide Botanic Garden map. \nWildlife \nAdelaide Botanic Garden is home to a huge variety of bird and animal life that are attracted to the Gardens’ flora. Keep your eyes out for the grey headed flying fox colony as it takes flight over the Garden at dusk – it’s a captivating sight. \nHowever\, please do not feed the wildlife. Find out more about animal welfare here. URL:https://co-opera.art/event/acis-and-galatea-2/ LOCATION:South Australia CATEGORIES:SA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201009T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20201009T213000 DTSTAMP:20200904T131649Z CREATED:20200831T014407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T131649Z UID:2105-1602271800-1602279000@co-opera.art SUMMARY:Acis and Galatea DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday 9 October and Saturday 10 October 2020 \nTime: 7:30pm–9:30pm (including intermission). Gates open 6:30pm \nWhere: Conifer Lawn\, Adelaide Botanic Garden\, North Terrace\, Adelaide (view map below). \nCost: $60 general admission | $30 concession/pension | $20 rush \nBook tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BLCWZ \nConifer Lawns are highlighted with a red rectangle\, map reference G9 and G10. Please click image to enlarge.\nKim Worley—Acis\nVictoria Coxhill—Galatea\nAlex Roose—Polyphemus\nKatrina Mackenzie—Spirit 1\nJames Nicholson—Spirit 2 \nPresented by Co-Opera and the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium as part of the Botanica Lumina program\, with support from SA Power Networks and Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 program. \nDirected by Nicholas Cannon with emerging director Monique Hapgood\, and musical direction by Joshua van Konkelenberg with concertmaster Ben Dollman. \nAcis and Galatea is G. F. Händel’s beloved Greek myth in which two lovers are forever split when Polyphemus kills Acis in a brutal\, jealous rage. In mourning\, Galatea transforms Acis into an ever-flowing river. \nThe opera—full of wit\, pathos and exquisite music—is a warning about the transitory nature of love and pleasure. \nCo-Opera has a long tradition of sharing opera in fun\, accessible performances. We have taken our productions to pubs\, parks\, and even shearing sheds across the country and overseas. Now we are bringing opera to Adelaide Botanic Garden! \nEnjoy the natural surroundings with a backdrop of majestic trees\, as the stage and gardens are gradually transformed from sunset into a waterfall as the opera builds to its climax. \nImmerse yourself in Händel’s exquisite music sung by some of Adelaide’s finest young singers\, accompanied by the premier baroque orchestra\, Ensemble Galante\, in this thrilling new production. \nDoors open at 6:30pm so make a night of it with a picnic (or pre-purchase a gourmet box of delectable goodies from the Gardens Café and Kiosk)\, enjoy a drink or two under the evening sky\, and relax on the lawns before the performance begins. \nDon’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to see an evening performance in your favourite garden! \nCOVID-safe planning \nThis event is held on Conifer Lawn in Adelaide Botanic Garden\, which is a large outdoor space with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the experience whilst seated. \nCOVID-19 safe measures will be in place\, including the ability for groups to comfortably social distance (1.5m). \nPlease remember to practise good hygiene\, wash your hands regularly\, and utilise the hand sanitiser available on the night. \nIf you have any COVID-19 symptoms\, please refrain from attending the event and contact us to discuss options. \nWeather \nPlease note this event is outdoors\, on grass\, during springtime. Please consider the weather forecast and dress warmly if needed\, wear appropriate footwear\, and consider any allergies. The event may go ahead if mildly wet\, however in the case of persistent rain\, very bad or severe weather\, the event may be relocated to an indoor location. Ticket holders will be notified. Please keep your eye out on our Facebook page for updates. \nFood and beverages \nMake a night of it by pre-ordering a Gardens Café and Kiosk picnic box – see the range available here. Please pre-order your picnic box with your ticket purchase. \nAlternatively\, you can pre-order your picnic box here any time before Monday 5 October\, or by phoning 08 8223 4412. \nPlease note that picnic boxes will not be available to purchase on the night of the event. \nA garden bar is available on the night for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages\, including coffee\, and sweet and savoury snacks will also be available to purchase on the night. \nYou could also consider complementing your evening with dinner at the Botanic Gardens Restaurant\, or choose from many other dining options in Adelaide’s East End. \nYou are welcome to bring your own picnic but please note there is no BYO alcohol. \nPlease use the bins provided or take all rubbish home with you. \nGuests are permitted to bring low chairs and blankets. \nSeating \nThe audience is seated on the grass and chairs are not provided for this performance. Please bring your own picnic blankets or low chairs. \nAccess \nEntry and exit to the event is via the Main Gate on North Terrace only. \nEnjoy easy access to the event via the Tram (with a stop near the gates) or parking on Rundle Road just a short walk away from the entrance. \nThe event has wheelchair access\, however patrons are advised that the event is on a combination of sealed paths\, grass and undulated surfaces. \nDownload Adelaide Botanic Garden map. \nWildlife \nAdelaide Botanic Garden is home to a huge variety of bird and animal life that are attracted to the Gardens’ flora. Keep your eyes out for the grey headed flying fox colony as it takes flight over the Garden at dusk – it’s a captivating sight. \nHowever\, please do not feed the wildlife. Find out more about animal welfare here. URL:https://co-opera.art/event/acis-and-galatea/ LOCATION:Adelaide Botanic Garden\, Botanic Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:SA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20200606T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20200606T160000 DTSTAMP:20191124T071220Z CREATED:20191119T003340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T071220Z UID:1923-1591452000-1591459200@co-opera.art SUMMARY:COME AND SING DESCRIPTION:Following the runaway success of our first Come-and-Sing\, 2020 will see us present another favourite of the choral repertoire: Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No. 9\, conducted once again by Alex Roose and accompanied by members of the Royal Commonwealth Society Orchestra. \nRehearsals will be held at 2pm on Saturday the 23rd and 30th of May\, with a performance at 2pm on Saturday 6th of June (with a warm-up rehearsal at 12pm). \nParticipants will receive scores and recordings to help with their preparation. \nAll tickets are available through trybooking.com\, or can be purchased at the door via credit card or cash payment. Members receive a 20% discount on all prices (as shown in brackets) when they apply with their personal promotion code. \nTicket Prices: \nParticipant: $95 (non-Member)\, $76 (Member) \nAudience Only: $30 (non-Member)\, $24 (Member) \n  \nBOOK ONLINE\nBECOME A MEMBER URL:https://co-opera.art/event/come-and-sing-2/ LOCATION:Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio\, Adelaide Showground (Leader Street entrance)\, Goodwood\, SA\, 5034\, Australia CATEGORIES:Thomas Edmond Studio Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://co-opera.art/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CAS-e1574579524882.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR