MAP mima presents: La Traviata with Opera Hunter

Lake Macquarie City Council Events

La Traviata, or The Fallen Woman, is considered one of Giuseppe Verdi's masterpieces and one of the most beautiful operas ever composed.

Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP mima) Lake Macquarie

<p>It is the tale of a beautiful and carefree, but dying, courtesan Violetta and her tragic love for Alfredo, amid scandal, class divides and seduction.</p><p>Opera Hunter has assembled an exceptional cast of performers, including soprano Ashlee Woodgate in the leading role of Violetta, Sam Elmi as Alfredo and Tristan Entwistle as Germont.</p><p>The Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by Christopher Bearman OAM, with musical director Mercia Buck OAM, and director Michael Blaxland OAM. </p><h3>Performance dates</h3><p>Friday 14 October at 7pm</p><p>Sunday 16 October at 3pm</p><h3>Got a ticket? Here’s a few details to get you ready:</h3><h3>Schedule</h3><p>B﻿ar will open 1 hour before show time. </p><p>S﻿how runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. </p><h3>
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</h3><p>This event is at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima, 96 Creek Reserve Road, Speers Point. It can be reached easily from Creek Reserve Road, the lake foreshore cycleway, the water, or by public transport. If you’re driving here for the first time we recommend using google maps to find 96 Creek Reserve Road. Please note there is low clearance on this road.
</p><h3>Parking
</h3><p>There is ample parking at the Creek Reserve Road carpark, near the boat ramp. Parking is also available at the Park Road carpark at the eastern end of Speers Point Park.
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</h3><h3>Food &amp; Drink
</h3><p>Harry and Lola’s will be serving a selection of local wine and beer, hot and cold drinks and a selection of delicious cakes. 
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</p><p>No BYO alcohol – our bar has you covered!
</p><h3>Seating and keeping warm
</h3><p>This event will provide outdoor seating. We recommend bringing your own blanket and rain coat to ensure you stay warm and dry.
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</p><p>Dress code
</p><p>Any dress code is welcome, as long as you’re warm!
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</h3><h3>Photography
</h3><p>We will be taking photos and videos on the night. Please let one of our staff members if you do not wish to be photographed. To check out the photos post-event follow Lake Mac Arts on Facebook and Instagram.
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</p><p>If you experience any issues on the night please contact our Events team on: </p><p>0448 409 604   
</p><h3>Tickets</h3><p>$36-80</p><p><a href="https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Get-involved/Membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lake Mac Arts members</a> receive discounted tickets. </p><p>This performance will take place outdoors at Lake Macquarie's Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima. The performance will be seated, with seating first in best dressed. </p>

<h1>About the cast</h1><h3>Ashlee Woodgate</h3><p>Violetta will be sung by soprano Ashlee Woodgate, who has recently completed a Masters of Music (Performance Teaching) at The University of Melbourne and has performed  many roles in Australia and internationally, including Susanna in Opera Hunter's The Marriage of Figaro and Zerlina in Don Giovanni.</p><h3>Sam Elmi</h3><p>Alfredo will be sung by Sydney-based,  prizewinning tenor Sam Elmi, known to Opera Hunter audiences as a principal soloist in concerts, oratorio and opera. </p><p>Baritone Tristan Entwistle sings Germont, mezzo-soprano Anthea Harrington will play the part of Flora, soprano Galatea Kneath sings Annina, tenor Ellery Durrant sings Gaston, baritone James Walker is Baron Duphol, and Michael Saunders plays Doctor Grenville.</p><p><strong>Full performance cast:</strong></p><p><strong>Violetta</strong>   Ashlee Woodgate</p><p><strong>Alfredo</strong>    Sam Elmi</p><p><strong>Germont  </strong>Tristan Entwistle</p><p><strong>Flora  </strong>        Anthea Harrington</p><p><strong>Annina </strong>    Galatea Kneath  </p><p><strong>Gaston</strong>      Ellery Durrant</p><p><strong>Baron  </strong>      James  Walker</p><p><strong>Marquis  </strong>  Malcolm  Young</p><p><strong>Doctor </strong>      Michael  Saunders</p><p><strong>Joseph </strong>      Stewart  McGowan</p><p><strong>Servant &amp; Messenger </strong>   Lachlan  Dickson</p><aside>Pictured:  Ashlee Woodgate (left) and  Sam Elmi (right).</aside>

<h3>Getting there</h3><p>The Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) is located in Speers Point Park, on the edge of Lake Macquarie, at 96 Creek Reserve Road, Speers Point. It can be reached easily from the lake foreshore cycleway, the water, or by public transport. There is ample parking in the Creek Reserve Road carpark. Parking is also available in the Park Road carpark at the eastern end of Speers Point Park. </p><h3>Weather </h3><p>This performance is seated and will take place outdoors, and we encourage attendees to prepare accordingly for rain and cooler weather. Bring your best raincoat. We will advise the day of the performance if poor weather has cancelled the event. Please do not bring along umbrellas as they will obstruct the view. </p><h3>For more information</h3><p>For visitor information, see <a href="https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Multi-Arts-Pavilion-mima/Visit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Lake Mac Arts</a>.</p>

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