OFF SEASON: Beats, Eats And Musical Feats
by Stephanie Williams
Opera At The Farm
Venture beyond usually-locked gates this Off Season as part of Permission to Trespass – a festival inviting you onto private properties that are normally off limits in the north west. Ditch the Tassie tuxedo and dress to impress at A Night of Opulence, an evening of fine dining and opera at Table House Farm, on 8 June. There’s canapes, sparkling wine and a three course dinner with matching drinks, to be enjoyed while listening to award winning performers Kiran Rajasingam (baritone) and Georgia Wilkinson (soprano). The full festival program is at northwesttasmania.com.au/permissiontotrespass.
Musical Theatre Festival Descends
Did you know Launceston once boasted more theatres per capita than anywhere in the world? It’s fitting that the dancers-singers-actors of Australia will unite in Launceston for the Australian Musical Theatre Festival over five days in May. There’s a series of events, performances and presentations, including a Backwards and Forwards walking tour of the historic city through the eyes and ears of performers of tomorrow, including a performance inside the rarely accessed jewel of Launceston’s architectural crown: the National Theatre. Head to amtf.org.au for more information.
Woolmers x TSO Collab
Enjoy an intimate classical music concert in a beautiful setting with Woolmers 2 – a unique chamber music experience by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra at Woolmers Estate in Longford on 22 June. Enjoy Borodin String Sextet in D minor and Brahms String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat, Op. 18, brought to life by Jennifer Owen and Lucy Carrig-Jones on the violin, Douglas Coghill and Henry Justo on viola, Jonathan Békés on cello and Stuart Thomson on double bass. Book tickets at tso.com.au/music-at-woolmers.