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Two performers on a stage, a man dressed in a suit, looking at a man with his arms outstretched suspended by an aerial rope above a low pool of water.
21 – 28 Nov

Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan

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  • Music

As his body hit the water, few heard the impact. But the ripple effect of the murderous act defied natural law and swelled to seismic scale.

It’s half a century since the infamous drowning of Dr George Ian Ogilvie Duncan; a moment in time that led South Australia to decriminalise homosexuality.

Watershed is a ravishing new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents: playwright Alana Valentine, author Christos Tsiolkas and composer Joseph Twist. Australian theatre and opera legend Neil Armfield’s production is as deeply felt as it is thrillingly physical.

See why Watershed was met with five-star reviews, a sold-out premiere season, and rapturous standing ovations at every performance.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 21 Nov
  • 7.30pm - 9.10pm 7:30pm - 9:10pm
Sun 22 Nov
  • 2pm - 3.40pm 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Wed 25 Nov
  • 7.30pm - 9.10pm 7:30pm - 9:10pm
Thu 26 Nov
  • 7.30pm - 9.10pm 7:30pm - 9:10pm
Fri 27 Nov
  • 7.30pm - 9.10pm 7:30pm - 9:10pm
Sat 28 Nov
  • 7.30pm - 9.10pm 7:30pm - 9:10pm

Location

Arts Centre Melbourne
Playhouse
100 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne 3004

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Adult / general $59
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  • telephone number: 03 9685 3777
  • email address: ticketing@opera.org.au
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