Follies presented by Victorian Opera Tickets
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About Follies
In a run-down theatre scheduled for demolition, former chorus girls reunite to honour their performances there during the interwar years. The theatre is ramshackle and the harshness of age has tarnished the rosy tint of their nostalgia. But as the women remember those glamorous years, the faded theatre is propelled back through time and transforms into its former grandeur. Sparkling ghosts of their youth perform old numbers, and the women’s unfinished business soon becomes clear.
Join us as we enter Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s world of 1971 Broadway and experience the iconic, rallying cry of “I’m still here!” filling St Kilda’s Palais Theatre. Sondheim’s score is a loving tribute to show music from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s, while also turning old ideas about musical theatre on its head.
This performance features both Australian musical theatre royalty and emerging stars, with Tony Award-winning designer Roger Kirk creating the exquisite set and costumes.
Run time
2hr 15min. Incl 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
1st February, 2025
End date
6th February, 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 Follies
Book by: James Goldman
Music and Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim
Produced originally by: Harold Prince
Orchestrations by: Jonathan Tunick
Musical Director Phoebe Briggs
Director Stuart Maunder
Set & Costume Designer Roger Kirk
Choreographer Yvette Lee
Lighting Designer Gavan Swift
Sound Designer Samuel Moxham
CAST
Sally Durant Plummer Antoinette Halloran
Phyllis Rogers Stone Marina Prior
Benjamin Stone Adam Murphy
Buddy Plummer Alexander Lewis
Carlotta Campion Geraldine Turner
Hattie Walker Geraldene Morrow
Stella Deems Rhonda Burchmore
Emily Whitman Colette Mann
Solange La Fitte Evelyne Krape
Heidi Schiller Merlyn Quaife
Roscoe Stephen Smith
Performed with: Orchestra Victoria
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Follies?
Follies runs for 2hr 15min. Incl 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Follies at?
Follies 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 Follies?
Follies tickets start at $44.
How do you get tickets for Follies?
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