Pinchgut Opera presents The Fairy Queen by Purcell
Saturday 7 June from 7pm to 10pm Sunday 8 June from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday 11 June from 7pm to 10pm Thursday 12 June from 7pm to 10pm Saturday 14 June from 2pm to 5pm
Pinchgut’s brilliant reimagining of this curious and captivating opera explores the beauty and complexities of love and longing across a city in twenty-four hours. Renowned for her imaginative and innovative work, award-winning UK director Netia Jones makes her Pinchgut debut to create this enthralling new production.
The Fairy Queen examines the deepest of human emotions in a timeless portrait of our attempts to communicate, cohabitate, and love.The score encompasses everything from French-style dances to exquisite laments and elaborate choruses. Its diversity and richness are a shining example of Purcell’s brilliance, securing its status as an enduring masterpiece.
Staged at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, The Fairy Queen marks a significant moment for Pinchgut and a highlight of the 2025 season.