The Drover's Wife Opera: A Musical Reimagining

About this episode

The episode discusses the premiere of Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife opera, highlighting its innovative adaptation and upcoming performances.

Leah Purcells The Drovers Wife opera, featuring Nina Korbe and Marcus Corowa, premieres this month at Brisbanes Glasshouse Theatre and in August at the Sydney Opera House. This innovative adaptation of Purcells acclaimed play combines raw drama with music, promising a powerful and fresh experience for fans and new audiences alike. Dont miss out on this boundary-pushing production. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4dc4a5ab50d91e8a

People in this episode

Host: The Daily News Now!

Guests: Nina Korbe, Marcus Corowa

Topics covered

• opera
• theater
• musical adaptation
• drama
• Brisbane events

Keywords

• Drover's Wife
• opera
• Leah Purcell
• Brisbane
• Sydney
• musical
• theater

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Organizations: Brisbane's Glasshouse Theatre, Sydney Opera House

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