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Great children’s opera since 2018.

21/05/2026

Book now! Don't miss our great family show...coming to Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on 13 August!

https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/lennies-great-adventure/

We had a hoot performing Lennie's Great Adventure at the Sydney Opera House on the weekend. We also got to meet two of Lennie's nieces - a beautiful connection to Australian history!

Starring Sophie Blades, Charlotte Crowe, Freya Carmody, Gabriel Desiderio.
Riley Tapp, set designer
Lachlan Massey, composer / director

Next up - our schools tour, and a show at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre!

Photos by Robert Catto, Photographer

11/05/2026

Hear from Riley Tapp, set designer for Lennie's Great Adventure. We can't wait to showcase his clever design in the Sydney Opera House Utzon Room this weekend.

Composed and directed by Lachlan Massey. Featuring Sophie Blades, Gabriel Desiderio, Freya Carmody and Charlotte Crowe.

Book tickets here:

Sydney Opera House (Utzon Room)
16 May 2026
10am tickets available, 7pm sold out
www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/lennies-great-adventure

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
13 August 2026
https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/lennies-great-adventure/

Book a schools performance
thechildrensoperaproject.com/schools

07/05/2026

We love the beautiful illustrations of Karen Erasmus.

Karen's brilliant designs have been the colourful poster images for several of our productions - think Sid the Serpent, Max and Moritz and Mulga Bill's Bicycle.

Come and see Lennie's Great Adventure live on stage!

Sydney Opera House (Utzon Room)
16 May 2026
10am tickets available, 7pm sold out
www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/lennies-great-adventure

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
13 August 2026
https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/lennies-great-adventure/

Book a schools performance
thechildrensoperaproject.com/schools

04/05/2026

Spot the rehearsal snacks! Don't miss the chance to hear Lennie's unique and inspiring story at one of our shows this year.

Starring Freya Carmody, Sophie Blades, Gabriel Desiderio and Charlotte Crowe.

Book tickets here:

Sydney Opera House (Utzon Room)
16 May 2026
10am tickets available, 7pm sold out
www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/lennies-great-adventure

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
13 August 2026
https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/lennies-great-adventure/

Book a schools performance
thechildrensoperaproject.com/schools

30/04/2026

Lennie has hit the stage at our first schools tour performances!

We're excited to come to the Sydney Opera House on 16 May.
7pm sold out, limited tickets still available for the 10am show:
www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/lennies-great-adventure

Great seats available at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on 13 August:
https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/lennies-great-adventure/

Book a schools performance
thechildrensoperaproject.com/schools

27/04/2026

Book now! Don't miss our great family show...coming to Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on 13 August!

Hear from the cast about Lennie's Great Adventure, following its recent premiere at the Sydney Opera House.

In 1932, Lennie Gwyther dreamed of riding his horse to the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He lived 1,000 kilometres away in Leongatha, Victoria. Hear his story in fun new show for the whole family!

Featuring Sophie Blades, Gabriel Desiderio, Freya Carmody and Charlotte Crowe.
Set design by Riley Tapp.
Composed and directed by Lachlan Massey.

Book tickets here:

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
13 August 2026
https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/lennies-great-adventure/

Sydney Opera House: Utzon Room
16 May 2026 - 10am tickets available, 7pm sold out
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/lennies-great-adventure

09/01/2026

Great to be in the studio at making a new album of Mulga Bill’s Bicycle.
tenor Liam Green …and super excited to be joined by special guest pianist

26/11/2025

Lennie’s Great Adventure

🫏 Opens at the Sydney Opera House on 16 May

Lennie Gwyther is an Australian hero. His journey from regional Victoria to the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a story that’s worth telling. Hear this inspiring tale in a 50-minute children’s opera adaptation from Australian composer Lachlan Massey.

Tickets on sale now:
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/classical-music/lennies-great-adventurekew

18/07/2025

Elias Wilson in Mulga Bill’s Bicycle (2024). Photo by Robert Catto.

11/07/2025

'Twas Mulga Bill from Eaglehawk who caught the cycling craze! We love these photos from our 2024 production of Mulga Bill's Bicycle at The Concourse Concert Hall.

An opera by Lachlan Massey, based on the book by Banjo Paterson
Starring Elias Wilson (tenor), Brianna Louwen (soprano), Ellie Meagher (mezzo soprano), Catherine McKay(piano)

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http://thechildrensoperaproject.com/

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