Parrwang Lifts The Sky presented by Victorian Opera Tickets
About Parrwang Lifts The Sky
Did you know that magpies created the first dawn?*
Victorian Opera is once again proud to present Parrwang Lifts The Sky as part of its family and education program.
A long time ago…
The sky was a blanket on the land. The earth was in darkness and the people were afraid. If not for the courage of Parrwang the magpie, determined to assist her newfound friends, this blanket may still be with us today.
Tjatjarrang (Big Sister) and Koki (Brother) are young, adventurous and tired of living in the dark. When they manage to climb to the highest branches of an ancient gum tree, they discover a world of colour and light and a friend in Parrwang (Magpie).
Parrwang decides to help her new friends lift the blanket of darkness from the young humans world. The plan is devised but Parrwang must first convince the Great Council of Birds led by Bunjil (Eagle). Will the council agree?
*Based on an original creation story from Wadawurrung Country.
Run time
50mins (no interval)
Categories
Start date
10th May, 2024
End date
18th May, 2024
Venue
Merlyn Theatre | Malthouse Theatre
Accessibility
Ground floor of The Malthouse is accessible by wheelchair (enter via the ramp near the Box Office). The Merlyn and Beckett Theatre, MALT Kitchen & Pantry, Box Office, Bar and bathrooms are all located on the ground floor.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: The No. 1 South Melbourne tram goes right past our door. Get off at Stop 18. Any tram down St Kilda Road—jump off at Grant Street, Stop 17 and take a 3-minute walk.
BY TRAIN: Any train to Flinders Street, then a 12-minute stroll through Melbourne’s sparkling Arts Precinct.
BY BIKE: Secure your bike to one of the many racks outside the foyer.
BY CAR: Limited on-street parking is available on Grant Street, Sturt Street and Dodds Streets. Two disabled parking spaces are just outside The Malthouse entrance on Sturt Street.
More information about Parrwang Lifts The Sky
Composer: Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO
Conductor: Aaron Wyatt
Director: Elizabeth Hill-Cooper
Cultural Set Design: BJ O’Toole
Cultural Costume Design: Deanne Gilson
Set & Costume Construction Designer: Mel Serjeant
Lighting Designer: Peter Darby
Featuring students from University of Melbourne
Victorian Opera Chamber Orchestra
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
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