In this dappled landscape lurks both beauty and wonder. The score is mysterious and colourful, with moments of dramatic intensity and hushed beauty. The libretto by Meredith Oakes is poetic and spare.
Eucalyptus is an ageless story of love and longing, about a daughter and a father – Ellen and Holland. Ellen’s overprotective father has created a safe haven from the world – a forest of eucalypts. But is the forest a sanctuary? Or is Ellen, like Rapunzel, imprisoned? Ellen encounters a Stranger amongst her father’s trees – a storyteller with enchanting tales of far-away lands…
Renowned Australian playwright Michael Gow directs this co-production for Victorian Opera, Opera Australia and the Perth and Brisbane Festivals, with designs by Simone Romaniuk. Desiree Frahn and Simon Meadows create the roles of Ellen and Holland, with Orchestra Victoria and the Victorian Opera Chorus conducted by Tahu Matheson.
The Palais Theatre is an accessible venue with ample parking spaces within the St Kilda Precinct. Inside the venue are various facilities, including a lift to Level One of the building.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
Important information for your visit to the Palais Theatre:
Road Closure: Cavell Street
Cavell Street is now closed while construction is underway.
To plan your visit to the Palais Theatre, we recommend checking the City of Port Phillip website for frequent updates on road closures here.
The Forecourt (front of venues) of both the Palais Theatre and Luna Park will be upgraded between January and August 2024. These works may cause some minor disruptions in relation to changing access pathways and potentially slower entry times to the Venue, so we recommend you allow an extra 15 minutes to access the venue.
All entry doors will be located at the front of the venue.
Parking
There are many parking options just a short stroll from the Palais Theatre including:
St Kilda Triangle Car Park, Marine Parade (1 minute) Luna Park - 23 Shakespeare Grove, St Kilda (3 minutes) Acland Street Shops - 2 Belford Street, St Kilda (6 minutes) Acland Court - 183 Barkly Street St Kilda (8 minutes) St Kilda Sea Baths - 10 Jacka Boulevard (5 minutes) Marine Parade Carpark - Marine Parade (7 minutes) Jackson Street - 36 Jackson Street, St Kilda (9 minutes) Metropol - 64 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda (14 minutes)
Please be aware that almost all parking in St Kilda, including on-street, is paid parking.
Patrons are responsible for checking ticket machines at time of the parking ticket purchase. Don’t forget to check closing times of undercover car parks.
Note: Saturdays and Sundays are particularly busy in St Kilda with daytime visitors so please take this into account when planning your trip.
Accessible Car Parking
There are accessible parking spots available on Cavell Street. Access is via Jacka Boulevard or The Esplanade.
Please note: Lower Esplanade is currently closed for forecourt upgrades.
Cars displaying a Category 1 disabled parking permit (blue permit) are exempt from paying City of Port Phillip parking fees.
__Taxis __
A designated taxi rank is located on Acland Street near the Carlisle Street intersection.
Tram
Take Tram 16 to Acland Street
Composer: Jonathan Mills
Librettist: Meredith Oakes
Conductor: Tahu Matheson
Director: Michael Gow
Set and Costume Designer: Simone Romaniuk
Cast: Desiree Frahn, Simon Meadows, Michael Petruccelli, Samuel Dundas, Natalie Jones, Dimity Shepherd, with Victorian Opera chorus
Orchestra Victoria
Eucalyptus is at St Kilda's Palais Theatre, which is located at Cnr Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda, 3182.
Eucalyptus tickets start at $44.
Check the top of this page for current availability and exclusive offers on Eucalyptus tickets on TodayTix.
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