"His operatic heroines of Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Mimì are what legends are made of – but so far little has been told about what – or more importantly who – inspired these passionate women of opera."
Puccini loved women. His operatic heroines of Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Mimì are what legends are made of – but so far little has been told about what – or more importantly who – inspired these passionate women of opera.
This one-woman-show is a hot-blooded hybrid of drama and operatic recital, and paints the lust, romance, jealousy and passion of Puccini’s real-life love affairs, and dramatically links his real-life women with the infamous “suffering heroines” portrayed in his opera masterpieces. Experience soprano Vanessa West sings some of the most beautiful arias ever composed by man.
To hear Vanessa talk more about the show and its inspiration, click here to listen to her recent radio interview.
Associate Artist Angus Grant.
Creative Consultant & Dramaturg - Dr. Tarita Botsman
Production styled ByCeline.
Key Visual design - Dan Braithwaite
Design roll-out - Bevin Neil
NEXT SHOWING
Sunday 30 June 2024
2pm - 3:45pm
MALENY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Tickets $50, MAC members $45, Students $35
Bookings: TryBooking.com