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All media enquiries to Opera Queensland Publicist, Maria McCullough on (07) 3735 3038 or 0417 199 372 or email: mmccullough@operaqueensland.com.au

The countdown is on to the launch of a new children's opera –
Space Encounters
Opera Queensland is counting down to the première of Space Encounters, its latest children’s opera for primary school students which will be launched on Tuesday, 20 July. Throughout Term 3, the production will be staged in schools throughout the Brisbane metropolitan area, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Touring in regional and remote schools throughout Queensland will commence in 2011.
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A new production of The Merry Widow waltzes into brisbane next week - Tickets are selling fast
Opera Queensland’s gorgeous new production of Lehár’s bubbly operetta The Merry Widow makes its debut at the Conservatorium Theatre next Saturday night, 10 July. Tickets for the 10-performance season are selling fast with fewer than 500 tickets remaining and many of the performances already sold out.
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A new production of The Merry Widow makes it debut in July
Opera Queenslan’s new production of Lehár’s operetta The Merry Widow will make its debut at the Conservatorium Theatre on 10 July. Following the 10-performance Brisbane Season, the fully-staged production with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Ensemble will tour regional Queensland throughout August with performances on the Gold Coast, in Toowoomba, Maryborough, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville.
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On Doctor's orders John Bolton Wood withdraws from Production. Andrew Collis takes over the role of Doctor Dulcamara
Opera Queensland’s Chief Executive/Artistic Director Chris Mangin, regretfully announces the withdrawal of JOHN BOLTON WOOD AM as Doctor Dulcamara in the compan's upcoming production of The Elixir of Love.
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Hye Seoung Kwon withdraws from Opera Queensland’s production of The Elixir of Love, Natalie Jones take over the role of Adina
Opera Queensland’s Chief Executive/Artistic Director Chris Mangin announced this morning that Hye Seoung Kwon has advised she must regrettably withdraw from the company’s upcoming production of The Elixir of Love owing to pressing personal reasons.
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Opera Queensland welcomes its 2010 Young and Developing Artists
Seven talented, emerging artists joined Opera Queensland’s musical ensemble this week to commence their period of professional development in the company’s renowned Young and Developing Artist Programs, which have been founded to provide unique training opportunities for young performers in the field of opera.
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Moving Opera! set to inspire students in 2010
Opera Queensland’s Moving Opera! workshops for 2010 commenced this week. Moving Opera! is an in-school residency program that explores music theatre and opera.
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Opera Queensland welcomes three new staff
Opera Queensland’s Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Chris Mangin, is delighted to welcome three new staff to the company’s core team of 17.
GEORGINA ANTHONISZ joins the senior management team as Philanthropy Manager, MARK TAYLOR joins the senior management team as Education Liaison Officer (sponsored by Education Queensland), SHANNAH O’BRIEN joins the marketing team as Marketing Co-ordinator.
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Single tickets to Opera Queensland’s Season 2010 on sale now!
Single tickets to Opera Queensland’s 2010 productions of The Elixir of Love,
The Merry Widow and Aida go on sale today.
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The Gambling Community Benefit Fund backs the talents of emerging opera singers
The Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund has generously provided funding for Opera Queensland to purchase a new Samick NSG-186 grand piano (with a retail value of $29,995) which will be used in the training of artists who participate in the company’s highly-regarded Young Artist Program.
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Opera Magnifico!
OPERA QUEENSLAND’S SEASON 2010
Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh said Opera Queensland was collaborating with some of the nation's most esteemed directors, choreographers and performers in 2010, while also showcasing many exciting new artists..
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The Elixir of Love - by Gaetano Donizetti
15, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 29 May, 2010
Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The creative brilliance of Simon Phillips, one of Australia’s most innovative directors, places Donizetti’s bubbly comedy against the backdrop of the Australian outback. Filled with fun and laughter, this colourful production follows the story of a naïve shepherd, Nemorino, and his endeavours to win the heart of the beautiful and wealthy landowner, Adina.
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The Merry Widow - by Franz Lehár
10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 and 31 July, 2010
Conservatorium Theatre, South Bank

8 to 21 August, 2010 – regional Queensland tour
Opera Queensland proudly presents a new production of Lehár’s whimsical operetta The Merry Widow from director Anna Sweeny and talented Queensland designer Simone Romaniuk (whose stunning creations were showcased in the company’s 2008 production of The Magic Flute). This new work will make its world première at the Conservatorium Theatre in July. Following the Brisbane season, the fully-staged production will tour regional Queensland in August with performances on the Gold Coast, in Toowoomba, Maryborough, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville.
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Aida - by Giuseppe Verdi
16, 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30 October, 2010
Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Verdi’s epic opera Aida makes a dramatic return to the Lyric Theatre stage in this stunning new production conceived by Graeme Murphy, one of Australia’s foremost choreographers and directors. Murphy’s vision of Egypt is brilliantly realised in this interpretation through the clever use of digital technology and wonderful set and costume designs.
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