Katya Kabanova presented by Victorian Opera Tickets
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About Katya Kabanova
In a provincial town, Katya’s dull, loveless life is made worse by her tyrannical mother-in-law, Kabanicha. She longs for freedom and, when her husband leaves on business, she is swept into a brief but passionate romance with an outsider, Boris, who has loved Katya from afar. When her husband returns, she finds herself tormented by her guilty conscience and the pressures of society.
Katya Kabanova is a turbulent love story by Czech composer Leoš Janáček that does not shy away from raw, human feeling. Anguish, resolve, guilt and love are put on full, inescapable display via impressive audio-visual effects and powerful performances from the cast.
Janáček’s score is famously lyrical. Inspired by Slavic folk songs, the score captures beauty and tragedy in equal measures and will remain with you long after the curtain has fallen.
Run time
2hr 15min. Incl 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
14th October, 2025
End date
16th October, 2025
Venue
Palais Theatre
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 Katya Kabanova
Conductor Finnegan Downie Dear
Director Heather Fairbairn
Set and Costume Designer Savanna Wegman
Lighting Designer Niklas Pajanti
Video Designer Robert Brown
Assistant Director Ben Sheen
CAST
Boris Grigorjevič Alexander Lewis
Marfa Ignatěvna Kabanová (Kabanicha) Antoinette Halloran
Tichon Ivanyč Kabanov Michael Petruccelli
Katya (Katerina) Desiree Frahn
Váňa Kudrjaš Douglas Kelly
Varvara Emily Edmonds
Dikoj Adrian Tamburini
Performed with: Australian National Academy of Music
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Katya Kabanova?
Katya Kabanova runs for 2hr 15min. Incl 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Katya Kabanova at?
Katya Kabanova is at Melbourne's Palais Theatre, which is located at Cnr Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, 3182.
How much are tickets for Katya Kabanova?
Katya Kabanova tickets start at $44.
How do you get tickets for Katya Kabanova?
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