Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, this fairytale opera tells the story of the luminous water nymph Rusalka. Seduced by a Prince, Rusalka abandons her family and everything she knows in the hope of finding true freedom. But all that glitters is not gold. 

Dvořák’s score shimmers with sweeping romance and the many colours of glorious folk music, anchored by the spellbinding and much loved aria ‘Song to the Moon’. 

A breathtaking production of grand scale, by the award-winning team who created La Traviata.

Rusalka

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Richard Roxburgh (Rake, The Correspondent, Elvis), Damon Herriman (Better Man, The Tourist, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Toby Schmitz (Boy Swallows Universe, Gaslight, Grief is the Thing with Feathers) star together in the internationally award-winning play ART by Yasmina Reza. A razor-sharp comedy about friendship, ego and the chaos a single opinion can cause.

Her Majesty's Theatre

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

From the extraordinary Bangarra Dance Theatre comes an iridescent new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance to explore the ways light has captivated and sustained Indigenous cultural existence for millennia.

Illume

Albany Entertainment Centre

State Theatre Centre of WA

In this enchanting opera, Rusalka shimmers with magic and transformation before the final echoes of tragedy.

Charles Davis

Events

Past events

Jun 25 - Jul 4, 2026

Rusalka · Opera Queensland

20 - 24 May, 2026

ART · State Theatre Company South Australia

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