Opera Australia to Present Laurent Pelly’s ‘Cendrillon’ Production

By David Salazar

Opera Australia has announced that it will present the nationwide premiere of Laurent Pelly’s production of Massenet’s “Cendrillon” next year.

The production heads to Australia following stints at the Metropolitan Opera and Royal Opera House Covent Garden. It will feature Emily Edmonds in the title role alongside Margaret Plummer as Prince Charming. As the Fairy Godmother, audiences will experience the talents of Emma Matthews.

“I’m really proud that we’ve been able to secure three incredibly talented Australian singers to lead the cast of this fabulous production for its Australian debut in 2025,” said Artistic Director Jo Davies in an official press release.

The opera opens on Jan. 2, 2025 at the Joan Sutherland Theatre in Sydney and will be featured for a total of 20 performances with the final showcase set for March 28, 2025. There will be four matinee performances on Jan. 4; Feb. 1 and 8; and March 22.

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