Photos by Bill Cooper
Phyllida Lloyd’s haunting 2002 production of Verdi’s Shakespearean opera Macbeth will screen exclusively at Event & Village Cinemas on 19, 20 and 23 May across 17 cinemas nationally as part of Royal Opera House 2017/18 Live Cinema Season.
Presented in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing, the richly hued spectacle features a marvellous cast drawing from Verdi’s 1865 Paris revision, including Lady Macbeth’s riveting aria “La luce langue.”
Featuring filmed performances from the world-renowned Royal Opera House in London, the program showcases the very best opera and ballet from the iconic venue, captured in jaw-dropping detail for Australian audiences to enjoy as if they were there themselves.
Participating Event Cinemas include:
NSW:
Burwood
Cronulla
George Street (23 May Only)
Macquarie
QLD:
Cairns City
Indooroopilly
Pacific Fair
Toowoomba Strand
SA:
Marion
ACT:
Capitol Manuka WA:
Innaloo
Gold Class Sessions are available at the Wednesday screening dates at participating locations.
VIC:
Geelong
Karingal
Knox
Rivoli
TAS:
Launceston
Eastlands
PROGRAM DATES
Screening Type Date
Macbeth Opera Saturday 19 May, 1pm
Macbeth Opera Sunday 20 May, 1pm
Macbeth Opera Wednesday 11 April, 10.30am (in NSW, QLD, SA, WA) and 11am (in VIC, TAS)
For tickets and further information visit www.eventcinemas.com.au/roh and www.villagecinemas.com.au
PRICING
Adult – $20
Concession – $18
Amy Owen. First published April 16
