In one of the greatest love stories, Violetta, a glamorous courtesan, and Alfredo, an idealistic aristocrat, fall into a passion that defies society and ultimately destroys them. Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont, demands Violetta leave Alfredo to protect his family’s honour, she agrees to make the ultimate sacrifice. Her love, her freedom, and her life.

La traviata

His Majesty's Theatre

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We hope you enjoyed stepping into the unknown and sharing in an experience of music, drama and mystery.

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Secret Opera 2026

A Child of Our Time is a powerful hymn for peace and humanity, brought to life through collaboration between West Australian Opera and the UWA Conservatorium of Music. This moving choral and orchestral work unites emerging student musicians and singers with professional artists, offering mentorship from the state opera company while showcasing the extraordinary talent of the next generation.

A Child of Our Time

The University of Western Australia

Shakespeare’s tragic tale of love and family conflict has echoed through the centuries and in Gounod’s opera the drama becomes even more intimate, more fragile, more achingly human. Roméo Montague and Juliette Capulet fall deeply in love, but their families are bitter enemies, fate is cruel, and time is short.

Benjamin Del Borrello

Events

Upcoming events

May 23, 2026

A Child of Our Time · West Australian Opera

15 - 24 Oct, 2026

Roméo et Juliette · West Australian Opera

Past events

14 - 28 Mar, 2026

La traviata · West Australian Opera

Feb 14 - Mar 1, 2026

Secret Opera 2026 · West Australian Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Marquis D’Obigny in La traviata by Verdi

West Australian Opera

Mercutio in Roméo et Juliette by Gounod

West Australian Opera

Singer in A Child of Our Time by Tippett

West Australian Opera

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