Orpheus in the Underworld

Published by: Rockdale Opera Company | 24-Jun-2016
Offenbach's comic, bitingly satirical, witty and occasionally "naughty" parody of the tragic Orpheus legend involving the Mount Olympus Gods of classical Greek mythology is a farcical, merry romp that has delighted audiences the world over since its Paris premiere in 1858. #opera #nightout #entertainment
Venue: Rockdale Town Hall, Princes Highway, Rockdale
Date: Saturday 30th July, Sunday 31st July, Saturday 6th August and Sunday 7th August
Time: 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Ticket: $25-$45
Buy / Ticket: http://www.tickets4me.com.au/event/orpheus-in-the-underworld/
Web: http://www.rockdaleopera.com.au/
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Call: 02 4730 6932
Eurydice hates her husband Orpheus and the feelings are mutual. She is having an affair with the farmer Aristaeus. Eurydice is bitten by a snake and dies "“ not before Aristaeus reveals his true identity, at which news Eurydice is delighted! Pluto whisks her off to live with him in Hades. Orpheus is overjoyed at his newfound freedom. Public Opinion is outraged. The gods stage an intervention. Pluto is ordered to return Eurydice. The gods go to the underworld to ensure the decree is carried out, not before they themselves revolt against Jupiter's hypocrisy and his own philandering ways. How is Eurydice finding life in Hades? Does Orpheus get her back?

Does Jupiter get up to his old amorous tricks? What nasty surprises do the gods have in store for Orpheus?

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