Lost and Found Opera

The Trial

An opera by Philip Glass with libretto by Christopher Hampton, Based on the story by Franz Kafka

‘The nation’s most innovative opera company.’

Opera Magazine

Australian Premiere / Opera / WA

Contemporary thriller meets operatic fever dream in this Australian premiere of Philip Glass’ The Trial. Under a blaze of fluorescent lights and with the shuffle of endless paperwork, the action unfolds in a chilling maze of a forgotten office space in Forrest Chase, where order masks chaos and every corner hides a secret.

Dates & Times

17 – 21 Feb
Tue – Sat 7.30pm

Duration 2hrs10mins including interval

Access

Tickets

$110

Festival Club membership prices available.

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Location

Forrest Chase, Level 3, Wellington Street, Perth

Notes

  • Performed in English with English surtitles
  • Latecomers admitted at a suitable break in performance
  • Contains adult themes and some violent imagery
  • Suitable for ages 15+

Contemporary thriller meets operatic fever dream in this Australian premiere of Philip Glass’ The Trial. Under a blaze of fluorescent lights and with the shuffle of endless paperwork, the action unfolds in a chilling maze of a forgotten office space in Forrest Chase, where order masks chaos and every corner hides a secret.

‘One of the few genuinely disruptive arts organisations in Australia.’
The West Australian

More info

Presented with West Australian Opera & West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Proudly supported by the WA Government & Forrest Chase | ISPT.
© 2014 Dunvagen Music Publishers Inc. Used by Permission

Composer Phillip Glass
Libretto Christopher Hampton based on the story by Franz Kafka
Director Mel Cantwell
Conductor Mark Coughlan
Starring Jarred Wall as Josef K.
Orchestra West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Set & Costume Designer Bruce McKinven
Lighting & Audio Visual Designer Mark Haslam
Producer Tim Carter

Image Cole Baxter