The Happy Prince - Victorian Opera

About

The enduring charm of Oscar Wilde’s storytelling comes to the stage in The Happy Prince, adapted by celebrated Australian composer Malcolm Williamson.

High above the town stands a magnificent golden statue of a prince, glittering with jewels and admired by all who pass below. But beneath his dazzling exterior lies a heart heavy with sadness. Looking out across the town, the Happy Prince sees the hardship faced by its people.

When a Swallow stops to rest at the statue’s feet, an unexpected friendship forms. Together, they set out to help those in need by sharing the Prince’s precious jewels. As they bring comfort and kindness to others, the Prince and the Swallow discover that true riches are found not in gold or gems, but in compassion, generosity and selflessness.

Filled with warmth, humour and heart, The Happy Prince is a moving tale of friendship and sacrifice reminding us that true beauty comes from caring for others.

Director Elizabeth Hill-Cooper and conductor Simon Bruckard weave theatrical magic through this delightful Australian work, creating the perfect first opera for the young people in your life.

Presented by Victorian Opera.

Booking Information/Concessions

Concession & Discounts

Concession: Government Concession Card, full-time student 15+ with valid ID.
Senior: Senior Card holder
30 & under: 30 years and under with photo ID.
Child: Any person aged between 2 and 14 years.
Family of 4: Group of 4 with a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children (Full or Concession) or 1 adult (Full or Concession) and 3 children.
Group 6-9: A group of 6 to 9 people regardless of age or concession status.
Arts Access Cardholders: (Venue collect only - card to be sighted)
MobTix: A special allocation of tickets that allows First Nations peoples access to a discounted rate to certain events. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Australia are eligible.
Under 24 months: Free when held by a carer and not occupying a seat.
Companion Card: Accepted. Please either book online by selecting the Accessibility needs button after clicking the Book Tickets button or contact the Box Office.

How To Book

Anytime
Online: Buy Tickets

Mon to Fri 10am - 4pm
Phone: (03) 9262 6555
Box Office:

The Round
379 - 399 Whitehorse Road
Nunawading

Transaction Fee

Online or Phone: $4.00 per transaction (not per ticket)
In Person at Box Office: No fee

Ticket Delivery

eTicket: Tickets sent via email. Can be printed or presented on a smartphone.
Collect: Collect from Box Office or at venue 1 hour prior to a performance.
Mail: Tickets sent via mail up to 14 days prior to the event.

Payment Options

Card: Visa, Mastercard and EFTPOS accepted.
Cash: In-person at the Box Office.
Cheque: Accepted up to 7 days prior to the performance. Payable to Whitehorse Tickets
Gift Voucher: Redeemable online, via phone or in-person at Box Office

Seating

Allocations: Seating allocation will be based on, but not limited to, the size of the group, time of booking and final venue configuration so as to be compliant with any restrictions that are in place. This may require allocated seats to be moved to comply with restrictions.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and Companion Cards can now be purchased online. Please select the Accessibility needs button after clicking the Book Tickets button. If there are any concerns please contact the Box Office immediately and they will happily assist you.