The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Sydney CBD
Saturday 31 August 2024 (BOOKINGS CLOSE WED 28TH)
Immerse yourself in operatic splendour with lavishly costumed popular opera and fine dining in a stunning heritage-listed ballroom.
We've partnered with The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel to bring you an unforgettable evening of fully costumed popular opera complete with a bespoke menu and sparkling on arrival. As you step through the doors of this breath-taking heritage listed dining room, you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of operatic splendour.
Tickets are $159 (+ booking fee) and include a 90-minute fully costumed show, 3-course meal and a glass of bubbly on arrival. (Further drinks available for purchase at the venue).
"Opera-tif: Salut! to France"
From comedy to the sublime, delight in the best French Opera has to offer. You’ll swear the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower are just outside the door as you luxuriate in the sounds of Paris and savour a divine French-inspired menu with matching wines.
The evening begins with a glass of bubbly and delectable entrée as you settle in for Bizet’s hilarious comic opera Doctor Miracle. This early work from the composer of Carmen is full of delightful tunes and comic ensembles. The story tells of an ingenious boyfriend who contrives to overcome his girlfriend’s parents’ objections to him. Complete with numerous disguises, action aplenty, and a rather unique omelette, you’ll wonder why you don’t see this little gem more often.
Following a delicious main course, sit back and enjoy a fine selection of elegant opera and song celebrating all things French. Expect tunes you’ll know and love from The Pearl Fishers, La traviata, Carmen, La bohème and more.
Finish off with a beautiful dessert and enjoy chatting to the Opera Bites cast members over coffee or tea before floating out into the “Paris night”. Truly an evening to remember.
Early bookings are recommended.
Tickets $159 (+ booking fee)
(All tickets include a 90-minute fully costumed show, 3-course meal and glass of bubbly on arrival. Further drinks available for purchase at the venue. Special dietary requirements can be catered to - simply let us know upon booking).
When
Saturday 31 August - doors open 7.00 pm
The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Cello's Restaurant
169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
CAST
The Mayor of Little Snoring - Murray Dahm (Bass)
Veronique - Eliane Morel (Mezzo)
Lauretta - Rae Levien (Soprano)
Captain Silvio- Peter-John Layton (Tenor)
Music Director - Zsuzsa Giczy
MENU
Entrée
Cassoulet de pois chiches
(Chickpea, spinach and saucisson braise; toasted sourdough)
Ou
Tarte aux Oignons rouges et chevre
(Goats cheese and caramelized onion tart)
Main
Poisson Provençal, pommes Bouillies
(Blue eye cod, tomato, capers and olive sauce, poached new potatoes)
Ou
Fricassee de Poulet a la crème, chou de Bruxelles
(Chicken fricassee with mushrooms and lardons, cream sauce, roasted Brussel sprouts)
Dessert
Choux au Chantilly et chocolat
(Profiteroles with Chantilly and chocolate sauce)
Ou
Crème caramel, Noisette Hachee
(Traditional crème caramel, toasted hazelnuts)
Opera, Wine & Dine - Opera-tif: Salut! to France
