English Eccentrics
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Actors name
Chars name
Malcolm Williamson AO (HON) CBE
English Eccentrics
When
Thursday 4 July, 7.30 pm
Friday 5 July, 7.30pm
Saturday 6 July, 2pm & 7.30pm
Where
Union Theatre
Arts and Cultural Building
The University of Melbourne
159 Monash Road, Parkville VIC 3010
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Presented by Victorian Opera, Malcolm Williamson’s English Eccentrics offers a whimsical glimpse into a gallery of thirty-nine eccentric characters from English society.
This production champions Victorian Opera’s new shining stars as part of their ongoing VO Emerges series, the company’s commitment to fostering new talent. Come and be thoroughly entertained by an array of characters that continually one-up the last in peculiarity, in a revolving door of aristocrats, tradesmen, maids and clergy, exploring the idiosyncrasies that lie within them.
Edith Sitwell could easily have counted herself among these famous eccentrics, and there’s an unmistakable touch of eccentricity in Malcolm Williamson as well. Williamson’s music brims with pastiche, ranging from Mozart to Gershwin, and even with a twist of rumba.
Prepare to revel in the joyous, moving and zany world crafted by this great Australian composer.
Running Time
2 hours, including an interval
Language
Sung in English
Resources
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Infared Hearing Assitance
Cast & Creatives
Presented by Victorian Opera, Malcolm Williamson’s English Eccentrics offers a whimsical glimpse into a gallery of thirty-nine eccentric characters from English society.
This production champions Victorian Opera’s new shining stars as part of their ongoing VO Emerges series, the company’s commitment to fostering new talent. Come and be thoroughly entertained by an array of characters that continually one-up the last in peculiarity, in a revolving door of aristocrats, tradesmen, maids and clergy, exploring the idiosyncrasies that lie within them.
Edith Sitwell could easily have counted herself among these famous eccentrics, and there’s an unmistakable touch of eccentricity in Malcolm Williamson as well. Williamson’s music brims with pastiche, ranging from Mozart to Gershwin, and even with a twist of rumba.
Prepare to revel in the joyous, moving and zany world crafted by this great Australian composer.