Verdi’s masterwork Il trovatore is a tangled web of vengeance, rivalry, and regret. This is grand opera at its most dramatic.

When a gypsy woman is burnt at the stake for allegedly bewitching a child, her daughter, Azucena, swears revenge.

Azucena steals the child’s brother to throw him into the flames of her mother’s burning pyre, however, accidentally throws in her own child. Horrified by her mistake, she brings up the stolen child as her own. This haunting family secret lays the groundwork for Verdi’s tragedy.

Il trovatore

His Majesty's Theatre

Prepare to be swept away as the power of the human voice takes centre stage. Opera in Karratha is a celebration of opera’s most iconic moments — soaring arias, unforgettable melodies and beloved hits re-imagined in an electrifying live concert.

Opera in Karratha

Red Earth Arts Precinct

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

Step into a world of sweeping music and raw emotion in this beautiful production from Northern Ireland Opera, hailed “undeniably gripping”. Tchaikovsky’s masterful score transforms Pushkin’s novel into a thrilling, heart-wrenching experience. Grand ballrooms, duels at dawn, whispered confessions, and heartbreak echoing across time.

Nicole Youl

Events

Upcoming events

May 14, 2026

Opera in Karratha · West Australian Opera

May 23, 2026

A Child of Our Time · West Australian Opera

6 - 15 Aug, 2026

Eugene Onegin · West Australian Opera

Past events

16 - 25 Oct, 2025

Il trovatore · West Australian Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Azucena in Il trovatore by Verdi

West Australian Opera

Filipyevna in Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky

West Australian Opera

Singer in A Child of Our Time by Tippett

West Australian Opera

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