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Victorian Opera: Parrwang lifts the sky [cancelled]

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Victorian Opera: Parrwang lifts the sky [cancelled]

  • Date: Friday, 11 June 2021 to Saturday, 12 June 2021, Fri 11: 1pm** | Sat 12: 11am, 2pm, 5pm
  • Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne — 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC
  • Tickets: Adult: $38| Concession/Senior: $33 | 30 & Under: $30 | Child: $28 | Companion Card Holder: $0 — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on 1300 182 183

Event Details

Due to the impacts of the extended COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria, live performances of Parrwang Lifts the Sky are not going ahead this week - please check Victorian Opera website for further updates.

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Did you know that magpies created the first dawn?*

A long time ago…

The sky was a blanket on the land. The earth was in darkness and the people were afraid. It was a very sad state of affairs and would have stayed that way except for the courage of Parrwang the Magpie.

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 an exciting new world and a steadfast friend in Parrwang, who decides to help the young humans lift the blanket of darkness from the ground. 

A plan is devised, but can Parrwang convince the Great Council of Birds to agree?

*Based on a traditional story from Wadawurrung Country.


Friday 11 June 2021, 1.00pm**
Saturday 12 June 2021, 11.00 am
Saturday 12 June 2021, 2.00 pm*
Saturday 12 June 2021, 5.00 pm

*Digital Access available

50 min, no interval

Sung in English and Wadawurrung language with scene descriptors


**Relaxed Performance - Friday 11 June, 1.00pm

Relaxed Performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. This can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities, dementia as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.

During these performances, there is a relaxed attitude to movement and noise in the auditorium, doors remain open and house lights remain on at a low level. You can leave to take a break at any time and a designated quiet area is available. A visual story will be available for this production in mid-May.

Audio Described performance - Saturday 12 June, 11am

Audio Description (AD) enhances the live performance experience for people who are blind or have low vision by providing additional narration that complements the work. Vision Australia offers a free audio description service for selected performances.

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website

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