QPAC

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$65 - $129 *

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1 hour 10 minutes

no interval, subject to change without notice

A pair of lovers. An evil sorceress. A doomed affair.  

Dido and Aeneas, a timeless tale of love and tragedy, is given new life by the internationally renowned, Brisbane based Circa, whose sublime acrobatics are the perfect complement to Henry Purcell’s profoundly beautiful music. 

Inspired by Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid, the opera tells the story of the ill-fated romance between Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, the shipwrecked Trojan prince, whose love is thwarted by the malevolent sorceress. 

Following the great success of Orpheus and Eurydice, Yaron Lifschitz returns to Opera Queensland with an ensemble of Circa acrobats to celebrate all the wonder and brilliance that is born of the marriage of circus and opera.

Accessibility

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by giving us a call on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.

This production contains haze effects.

Dido and Aeneas is performed in English.

Please note this performance has a strict lockout period. Please ensure you are seated prior to the commencement of the performance.

QTIX is our official ticketing service with selected packages sold through authorised resellers only. Read more about purchasing tickets online.

Concession

Centrelink-issued Pension card holders, Veterans' Affairs pensioners - ID required, senior card not applicable.

Student

Full-time students.

Child

Children 17 years and under. Must be purchased with an adult ticket.

Complimentary pre-performance talks are free to attend, will commence 1 hour before each performance noted on 18, 20, 25 and 27 July, and last approximately 25 minutes. The talk will take place inside the Playhouse Lounge.

Thu 18 Jul 2024, 6:30 PM
Sat 20 Jul 2024, 6:30 PM
Thu 25 Jul 2024, 6:30 PM
Sat 27 Jul 2024, 12:30 PM

Presented by Opera Queensland in association with Circa
Dido and Aeneas is supported by the Frazer Family Foundation.