Working with phenomenal new digital staging technology, director-choreographer Davide Livermore creates an extravagant theatrical experience of Verdi’s monumental opera Aida. Opulent costumes and sensational visual effects reveal the glorious splendour of Egypt as it’s never been seen before.

Can love conquer all? A country ravaged by armed conflict is on the verge of collapse. Aida, a young prisoner of war in love with Radames, the General of the opposing army, finds herself torn between warring parties. We watch as they attempt to fulfil their desire in a world that refuses to allow it.

This Opera Queensland and Opera Australia co-production comprises a stellar cast, including acclaimed soprano Natalie Aroyan in the title role, powerful tenor Diego Torre as Radames and internationally renowned mezzo Elena Gabouri as Amneris. Adding vocal power and lustre to the mighty score are the Opera Australia and Opera Queensland Choruses.

Presented by Opera Queensland and Opera Australia

Creatives & Cast

Conductor Lorenzo Passerini
Director & Choreographer Davide Livermore
Revival Director Shane Placentino
Assistant Director Matthew Barclay
Set Designer Giò Forma
Costume Designer Gianluca Falaschi
Digital Content Designer D-Wok
Lighting Designer John Rayment

Aida Natalie Aroyan
Amneris Elena Gabouri
Radames Diego Torre
Amonasro Michael Honeyman
Ramfis Roberto Scandiuzzi
The King Conal Coad
Messenger Dean Bassett
High Priestess Jennifer Black

Opera Australia Chorus and Opera Queensland Chorus
Queensland Symphony Ring Cycle Orchestra

“As magnificent, jaw-dropping, gasp-inducing and lavish a staging as you can imagine.” The AU Review

Presented by Opera Australia, in association with Opera Queensland

Sung in Italian with English and simplified Chinese surtitles. Approximately 2hrs 50min including one interval.