Così fan tutte

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Melbourne Opera's Richard Divall Program

Set in a Bridgerton-esque Regency world, Così fan tutte follows two young officers who accept a wager: prove their fiancées will stay faithful, or lose everything. Disguised as strangers, they set out to seduce each other's lovers, egged on by the worldly maid Despina. It's sensuous, riotously funny, and packed with some of Mozart's most glorious music.

We're thrilled to welcome Tessa McKenna as Dorabella, joining the rising stars of the Richard Divall Program with the Melbourne Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conducted by Raymond Lawrence and directed by Suzanne Chaundy.

Cast

Don Alfonso — Henry Shaw
Ferrando — Cen Wei (15 Oct) / Joshua Erdelyi-Gotz (18 Oct)
Guglielmo — Hartley Trusler
Fiordiligi — Breanna Stuart
Dorabella — Tessa McKenna
Despina — Uma Dobia (15 Oct) / Heulen Cynfal (18 Oct)

Book Tickets

Thu 15 October 7:00pm Athenaeum Theatre 2 Book Now Sun 18 October 6:00pm Athenaeum Theatre 2 Book Now

Photo credit: Robin Halls

3, 5 & 7 February 2027 · Regent Theatre, Melbourne

Parsifal

Richard Wagner

Melbourne Opera brings Wagner’s final masterwork to the Regent Theatre stage for three performances only.
More information soon.

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