Abduction Tickets
St Kilda, VIC

Abduction Tickets

Almost 250 years after its debut in Vienna, Mozart’s masterpiece remains as thrilling as ever.
Abduction: What to expect - 1
2025 Season
Abduction Tickets

About Abduction

The Abduction from the Seraglio is the epitome of Mozart’s musical genius. With bold, contemporary staging and updated libretto, Victorian Opera is reimagining this opera for modern audiences.

The darkly comic opera tells the story of Konstanze and Blonde, who are kidnapped by the mysterious Pasha Selim. He holds them captive and falls desperately in love with Konstanze.

Konstanze’s fiancé Belmonte attempts a daring rescue with the help from his trusted right-hand man Pedrillo, Blonde’s sweetheart. But their efforts are thwarted by Pasha Selim’s villainous offsider Osmin.

Weaved between the drama of heroism and suffering are moving moments of unrequited love, unshakeable loyalty, and even a few laughs. Mozart’s score is rich with feeling, nuance and breathless energy. It is a historic masterpiece of theatre that everyone should see at least once, if they have the chance.

Run time

2hr 50min. Incl 1 Interval.

Start date

12th August, 2025

End date

16th August, 2025

Categories

Opera

Production note
Sung in German with English surtitles.

Venue

Palais Theatre

Cnr Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda, VIC, AUS, 3182

Accessibility

VENUE ENTRY: Entry into the venue foyer is via the Lower Esplanade main entrance doors. All entry doors provide accessible entry. There are no steps from the footpath outside the Venue to the front of the Ground Level auditorium.

STALLS ENTRY: Entry into the Stalls auditorium provides access to accessible seating in Stalls Rows A & W plus access to the Lift and Accessible toilet.

LEVEL 1 ACCESS: Lift access is available to Level 1 foyer area, providing access to bars, Lounge Row D accessible seating and an accessible toilet.

Directions

GETTING TO THE VENUE

BY TRAM: The tram stop is a 1 minute walk away from the venue, hop off at Stop 138 Luna Park / The Esplanade.

Tram 16 - Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda Beach Tram 3a - Melbourne University to East Malvern (via St Kilda) WEEKENDS ONLY Tram 96 - East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach

BY BUS: There are many bus stops located in St Kilda, most are only a short 2 minute stroll to the venue.

Route 246 - La Trobe Uni - St Kilda – Elsternwick Route 600/922/923 - St Kilda Light-Rail Station to Southland Shopping Centre Route 606 - Port Melbourne to St Kilda Route 623 - Glen Waverley to St Kilda

BY TAXI: A designated taxi rank is located on Acland Street near the Carlisle Street intersection.

BY CAR: 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. So please check for signage and bring your credit card or change.

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.

More information about Abduction

Conductor Chad Kelly

Director Constantine Costi

Lighting Designer Paul Jackson

CAST

Belmonte Kyle Steggall

Pedrillo Douglas Kelly

Osmin Luke Stoker

Blonde Katherine Allen

Konstanze Cleo Lee-McGowan

Performed with: Orchestra Victoria

Frequently asked questions

What is the running time of Abduction?

Abduction runs for 2hr 50min. Incl 1 Interval.

Which theatre is Abduction at?

Abduction is at St Kilda's Palais Theatre, which is located at Cnr Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda, 3182.

How much are tickets for Abduction?

Abduction tickets start at $44.

How do you get tickets for Abduction?

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