Date/Time
Date(s) - 23 Jan 2016
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay, Sydney

GoTheatrical! open captioned performance: 23 January 2016 at 2pm

Sydney Festival 2016

Booking Details: http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-rabbits

AN OPERA AUSTRALIA AND BARKING GECKO THEATRE COMPANY
CO-PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH WEST AUSTRALIAN OPERA
AUSTRALIA

Based on the book written by John Marsden and illustrated by Shaun Tan
Composed by Kate Miller-Heidke
Libretto by Lally Katz
Adapted and Directed by John Sheedy
Musical Supervision, Musical Arrangements and Additional Music by Iain Grandage
Designed by Gabriela Tylesova
Lighting Design by Trent Suidgeest
Sound Design by Michael Waters
Indigenous Consultant: Rachael Maza

The rabbits came many grandparents ago. They built houses, made roads, had children. They cut down trees. A whole continent of rabbits…

John Marsden and Shaun Tan’s haunting picture book is adapted in this Helpmann Award-winning opera for children and families. A deeply moving story of hope amidst colonisation, The Rabbits sparks imaginations of the young and old, inviting us all to question modern society and our role in its future. The fantastical wonder of this strange world thrills and devastates with the operatic prowess of Kate Miller-Heidke’s exquisite score and performance, alongside a talented cast of opera singers and contemporary music performers. Lavish sets and kooky costumes realise Tan’s pictures in a spectacular tale sure to ignite curiosity, regardless of age.

Suitable for 8+