"One charming night gives more delight than a thousand lucky days."
A kaleidoscopic adventure of sheer musical delight.
Pinchgut’s brilliant reimagining of this curious and captivating opera explores the beauty and complexities of love and longing across a city in twenty-four hours.
Renowned for her imaginative and innovative work, award-winning UK director Netia Jones makes her Pinchgut debut to create this enthralling new production.
The Fairy Queen examines the deepest of human emotions in a timeless portrait of our attempts to communicate, cohabitate, and love.
The score encompasses everything from French-style dances to exquisite laments and elaborate choruses. Its diversity and richness are a shining example of Purcell’s brilliance, securing its status as an enduring masterpiece.
Staged at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, The Fairy Queen marks a significant moment for Pinchgut and a highlight of the 2025 season.
The Fairy Queen
by Henry Purcell
Directed by Netia Jones
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay
Saturday 7 June, 7pm
Sunday 8 June, 5pm
Wednesday 11 June, 7pm
Thursday 12 June, 7pm
Saturday 14 June, 2pm
Running time: 2 hr 45min, including interval
Sung in English with surtitles
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WATCH: Step into the rehearsal room of The Fairy Queen.
WATCH: The official promo video.
Artists
Morgan
Balfour*
Soprano
Eden
Shifroni
Soprano
Cathy-Di
Zhang
Soprano
Keara
Donohoe
Mezzo-soprano
Anna
Fraser
Mezzo-soprano
Olivia
Payne
Mezzo-soprano
Kanen
Breen
Tenor
Louis
Hurley
Hurley
Tenor
Sebastian
Maclaine
Tenor
Nicholas
Dinopoulos
Bass-baritone
Anthony
Mackey
Bass-baritone
Andrew
O'Connor
Bass
*Morgan Balfour is sponsored by The Emalyn Foundation.
Orchestra of the Antipodes
Creatives
Erin
Helyard
Conductor
Netia
Jones
Director and designer
Matthew
Marshall
Lighting designer
Shannon
Burns
Movement director
Assistant Director
Henry
Purcell (1659-1695)
Composer
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Listen to Pinchgut's 2004 recording of The Fairy Queen, conducted by Antony Walker.
The Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay.
Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay is conveniently located at 22 Hickson Road in the heart of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, a short stroll from The Rocks and Circular Quay.
Enjoy the photos of our opening night audience.
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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and perform, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation – the first storytellers and singers of songs.
We pay our respects to their elders past and present.
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