Presented by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Opera and the Early Music Studio, and VCA Design and Production.

Composed by: Claudio Monteverdi
Libretto by: Giovanni Francesco Busenello
Musical Director: Donald Nicolson with Early Music Ensemble
Stage Director: Jane Davidson

Claudio Monteverdi's amazing last opera, L'incoronazione di Poppea (Venice, 1643), explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the moral ambiguity of power. Poppea, driven by her desire to become empress, manipulates Emperor Nero to achieve her goals, leading to a web of deception and the downfall of other characters.

Ticket Prices
General Admission: $15
Concession: $10

Run time
This performance will run for approximately 2 hours and 20 mins including an interval. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House.

Content Note
This performance contains the use of haze effects.

Venue
This performance takes place in Grant Street Theatre which is accessible via Lionel's Lounge. Please enter Lionel's Lounge via Grant Street, Southbank, to be admitted to the performance space by Front of House staff.

ACCESSIBILITY

All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.
In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.
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Image: Drew Echberg, 2021.