3 October 2025 7:30pm 
The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall, The Piano 
Allow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera based on the J. M. Synge play, reimagined for Aotearoa New Zealand, and incorporating the music of Dame Gillian Whitehead, David Hamilton, and John Ireland.
We are delighted to welcome back Sara Brodie (Director) and Mark Hodgkinson (Conductor) to the company to spearhead this extraordinarily special season, featuring a stellar all-local cast, chorus, musical, and creative team.
This immersive new production stars mezzo-soprano Margot Button as Maurya, with sopranos Erin Connelly-Whyte as Cathleen, Matilda Wickbom as Nora, and baritone Alex Robinson as Bartley. Featuring soprano Holly Evans, and Mahina-Ina Kingi-Kaui on Taonga Pūoro, and the Toi Toi Opera Chorus. A semi-staged production, with chamber orchestra accompaniment.
When: Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th October 2025, 7.30pm
Run Time: 60 minutes, no interval
Venue: The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall, The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Tickets: From $50 to $65