Pocket Operas: Cosi fan tutte and Katya Kabanova

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Pacific Opera Studio presents a double-bill of shortened 'Pocket Operas' at Bondi Pavilion Theatre: Così fan tutte, and Kát'ya Kabanová.

• Così fan tutte by W.A. Mozart
• Directed by Peter Coleman-Wright AO.
• This opera will be performed in Italian.

Così fan tutte is a witty comedy about two young couples whose relationships are playfully tested over one chaotic day, following a mischievous wager. Together with Mozart's sublime score, Così fan tutte is an opera for everyone and is a well loved masterpiece.

• Kát'ya Kabanová by Leoš Janáček
• Directed by Cheryl Barker AO.
• This opera will be performed in English.

Kát'ya Kabanová is an intense, deeply moving tragedy about the internal struggles Kát’ya endures as she questions her loveless marriage and commences a passionate affair with another man. Set in Russia, Jánaček infuses his music with Czech folk melodies to bring this raw and emotionally devastating masterpiece to life.

Featuring the Pacific Opera Studio 2026 Young Artists, and esteemed pianist Bradley Gilchrist, these abridged versions of classic operas are fully staged in the beautiful setting of Bondi Pavilion Theatre.

Join us for our annual exploration of opera’s greatest stories in reduced form, making the genre accessible to all.

• Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours, including one 15-minute interval.
• Age Suitability: All Ages.

The Bondi Pavilion Theatre is an accessible and inclusive space. To book accessibility, please contact the host.