Orpheus and Eurydice (European Premiere)

Journey to the underworld and back. This is Orpheus and Eurydice like you’ve never seen before. At the 2025 Festival, Opera Australia and Edinburgh International Festival present Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus and Eurydice in association with Circa. This groundbreaking production explores the themes of true love, and the depths to which our inner beliefs are challenged. The tale of Orpheus and Eurydice follows a heartbroken Orpheus who been granted the chance to bring his wife Eurydice back from the underworld. There is one condition; he must not look at her – at all – on their long journey home. This European production premiere of Orpheus and Eurydice is a modern reworking of Gluck’s 18th century tragédielyrique opera. Not only featuring world-class musicians and performers, but also acrobatic artistry from Australian contemporary circus company, Circa. Led by conductor Laurence Cummings, the production will feature the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a chorus from Scotti