A work of dramatic and musical integrity. ★★★★
A force to be reckoned with.
An unqualified triumph.
Music Elliott Gyger
Libretto Pierce Wilcox
Conductor Jack Symonds
Director Imara Savage
Based on David Malouf’s classic novel Fly Away Peter, this new contemporary opera tells the story of Jim Saddler, a visionary young birdwatcher from Queensland thrust into the nightmare of the Western Front during WWI.
Through Jim’s voice of delicate insight, this one act chamber opera travels from a land of life to a panorama of horror.
In honour of the Gallipoli centenary, this profound new contribution to Australian opera tells a story of the Australian spirit that begins at peace, builds to tragedy, and ends in transcendence.
CREDITS
Set and Costume Design Elizabeth Gadsby
Lighting Design Verity Hampson
Jim Saddler Mitchell Riley
Ashley Crowther/Soldiers Brenton Spiteri
Imogen Harcourt Jessica Aszodi
Production Manager Leonard Samperi
Stage Manager Lija Simpson
Movement Director Lucas Jervies
Photo: Zan Wimberley
