West Australian Opera

05/09/2026

Meet the cast of ROMÈO ET JULIETTE

Perth’s very own Alasdair Kent and Samantha Clarke lead an incredible cast in this powerful and moving retelling of Shakespeare’s beloved romance.

Discover why this tragic love story has continued to move and inspire audiences for generations when ROMÉO ET JULIETTE opens on October 15 at

Book your tickets today at the link below.

https://www.waopera.asn.au/book/whats-on/romeo-et-juliette

04/09/2026

In celebration of Guy Grossi's Amore e Cultura and West Australian Opera's upcoming 60th anniversary, we invite you to join us on a culinary journey through Italy at Garum Perth, as we celebrate the birthplaces of the composers whose works have played a significant role in West Australian Opera's history.

We begin our journey in Sicily, the birthplace of Bellini, before travelling through the home regions of Donizetti and Verdi in Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, culminating in a grand finale in Tuscany, the home of Puccini.

At Garum, Guy Grossi and Paolo Apuzzo have once again curated an exclusive menu for the evening, paying homage to each composer through a thoughtfully crafted culinary experience. Each course will be paired with Leeuwin Estate wines, featuring both current vintage and rare museum release selections, and will be preceded by a special performance by West Australian Opera artists Naomi Johns and Paul O'Neill.

Book your tickets at the link below.

https://www.garum.com.au/events/2026/10/29/an-operatic-journey-through-italy-in-celebration-of-west-australian-operas-60th-anniversary

03/09/2026

"It's a work that really talks to reconciliation and how important Country is, and the damage and harm caused when you don't look after it."

Jarred Wall Boox Kid talks to Dianne Bortoletto from the National Indigenous Times about composing his first opera - The Song Catchers, which is set to have its world premiere at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 23.

Jarred Wall is keeping a secret, and he plans on holding it until the curtain rises at Albany Entertainment Centre in October.The Noongar singer-songwriter, who performs as Boox Kid and whose family t...

21/08/2026

We want to make sure West Aussie kids have the opportunity to experience more of WA's incredible music and theatre.

That's why we're rolling out another round of the Kids Access All Areas voucher program, for families who missed out on the first round.

Families with children aged five to 15 who haven’t claimed a voucher before can get $50 vouchers to spend on live events, from music gigs and plays to performances, with more than 100 venues taking part.

You'll be able to reserve up to four vouchers per household through the Service WA App from 27 August.

It's another way we're helping WA families with the cost of living - making it easier to get out and enjoy local events, while also providing a big boost to our fantastic local creative industry and artists.

19/08/2026

Discover more about Jarred Wall's writing process ahead of THE SONG CATCHERS which will premiere in Albany (Kinjarling) in October this year.

THE SONG CATCHERS examines the healing power of music, blending live performance and animation into a powerful and uplifting theatrical experience.

📆October 23 - 24
📍Albany Entertainment Centre
🎟️https://loom.ly/ZMPK3zE

The City of Albany breaksea.org Wesfarmers Arts MMElectrical Creative Australia Lotterywest

15/08/2026

Tonight the curtain closes on EUGENE ONEGIN in His Majesty's Theatre, Perth.

Congratulations to every person on stage, behind the scenes, and in the pit who have given audiences this beautiful season.

Thanks to Christopher van Tuinen (conductor), West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Eleanor Lyons (Tatyana), Samuel Dundas (Eugene Onegin), Paul O’Neill (Lensky), Ashlyn Tymms (Olga), Teddy Tahu Rhodes (Prince Gremin), Brigitte Heuser (Madame Larina), Nicole Youl (Filipyevna) and Lis Hoffmann (Older Tatyana).

Thanks to the West Australian Opera Chorus and dancers; the creative team Cameron Menzies (director), Jennifer Rooney (movement director), Niall McKeever (set designer), Gillian Lennox (costume designer), Kevin Treacy (lighting designer), and Neil O'Driscoll (projection designer), Allison Fyfe (surtitles), and backstage, stage management, hair, makeup, wardrobe, sound, and production crews.

Thanks to staff of West Australian Opera.

Thank you to our colleagues at Northern Ireland Opera. Thank you to Creative Australia, Creative industries, WA Lotterywest our funders, partners, donors, trusts, foundations, and to Principal Partner, Wesfarmers Arts.

I acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, the ancient land on which we rehearse, work and present, and pay respects to Elders past and present. Kalyakoorl, ngalak warangka (forever, we sing).

Thank you everyone.

Carolyn Chard AM
Executive Director, West Australian Opera

📸 West Beach Studio

09/08/2026

Currently starring in West Australian Opera's season of Eugene Onegin, soprano Eleanor Lyons recently spent time on the couch with Australian Arts Review. Don't miss your chance to hear Eleanor and the whole cast in this spectacular production. At His Majesty's Theatre, Perth until 15 August.

On the Couch features Eleanor Lyons - who stars as Tatyana in West Australian Opera’s production of Eugene Onegin – which will be presented at His Majesty’s Theatre Perth from 6 – 15 August 2026.

08/08/2026

07/08/2026

Audiences are loving EUGENE ONEGIN which opened last night at His Majesty’s Theatre. Don’t miss this spectacular production featuring Samuel Dundas, Eleanor Lyons, Paul O’Neill, Ashlyn Tymms, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Brigitte Heuser and Nicole Youl. Experience this opera: https://www.waopera.asn.au/book/whats-on/eugene-onegin