We have teamed up with Wallis Cinemas to offer you a special evening where opera and film connect, where one art form finds its way into another and two worlds that seem so far apart… come together for a stirring experience.
Join us at the Piccadilly Cinema on Tuesday 29 October as we delve deeper into Lucia’s story with cast and creatives in a free pre-movie panel talk, and enjoy a live sneak peek performance of ‘Il dolce suono’ from Emma Pearson.
Then hop on for the ride to Fhloston Paradise with a spectacular 35mm screening of The Fifth Element. The operatic performance by Diva Plavalaguna in the 1997 cult The Fifth Element is iconic for sci-fi fans, but not many know the piece is indeed Lucia’s aria ‘Il dolce suono’ (‘The sweet sound’), the beginning of her descent into madness.
Lucia: A Woman’s Story Told by Women
PRE-MOVIE TALK
6.30-7.30PM
Join Revival Director Laura Hansford, conductor Lucía Marín, leading lady Emma Pearson and Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide Dr Kellie Toole as they discuss the music and themes of Lucia di Lammermoor with host and State Opera Board Director Jane Doyle OAM.
Discover insights, dive into the controversy and learn all about the history of this iconic production. You will also be treated to an exclusive performance from Emma Pearson accompanied on the piano by Head of Music Anthony Hunt. Attendance is free but registration is recommended.
Before the talk, soak up the vibe at at The Piccadilly: the bar will be open from 5pm with nibbles, platters and drinks available for purchase. We recommend you try The Diva, the exclusive cocktail created just for the event (also available as a mocktail).
Tickets: free, registration highly recommended
The Fifth Element
35MM MOVIE SCREENING
8.00PM
Re-live the 1997 award-winning cult classic by Luc Besson starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman and Milla Jovovich in a spectacular 35mm screening.
Set in the 23rd century, the movie centres around cab driver and former special forces Major Korben Dallas (Willis), his encounter with a beautiful and enigmatic woman (Jovovich) and a quest to recover four mystical stones essential to defending Earth from an impending alien attack.
Watch the operatic sequence with new eyes, and enjoy the connection between the character in the opera and those in the movie. Not that far apart, hey?
The Candy Bar will be open before the movie to stock up on all your favourite snacks
Tickets: $21 for MYWALLIS members, $23 for non-members
