OPERA: La Cenerentola (Cinderella) - Opera Queensland

Title: La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

Presented By: Opera Queensland

Genre: Opera

Synopsis: A heartwarming tale of love, disguise, and destiny, La Cenerentola – A Cinderella Story is Rossini’s operatic take on the beloved fairytale. Instead of pumpkin carriages and fairy godparents, this version offers sparkling music, theatrical mischief, and a heroine whose kindness and resilience shine above all.

When an invitation to Prince Ramiro’s ball arrives, the gentle and warm-hearted Angelina (Cinderella) is overlooked by her selfish stepsisters and father, Don Magnifico. But true magic lies not in spells, but in kindness—when Cinderella captures the Prince’s heart, it’s not a slipper that proves her worth, but her unwavering spirit. Filled with dazzling vocal performances, comedic antics from Magnifico and Dandini, and a mix-up at the ball, La Cenerentola is a delightful night at the opera where fairytales really do come true.

Performance Dates:

• Tuesday 4 March 2025

• Saturday 8 March 2025

Performance Location and Address: Concert Hall, QPACCnr Grey & Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Ticket Costs: $75 – $149

Ticket Link: Book Tickets Here

Special Events: Pre-Performance Talk (Free, 25 minutes before the show) Saturday 8 March 2025, 12:30 PM

Cast:

• Angelina (Cinderella): Mara Gaudenzi

• Don Ramiro: Petr Nekoranec

• Dandini: Samuel Dundas

• Don Magnifico: James Roser

• Alidoro: Shaun Brown

• Clorinda: Sarah Crane

• Tisbe: Hayley Sugars

Creative Team:

• Conductor: Richard Mills AM

• Director: Laura Hansford

• Costume Designers: Karen Cochet & Bianca Bulley

• Lighting Designer: Christine Felmingham

• Assistant Director: Eugene Lynch

• Chorus Master: Narelle French

Accessibility Enhanced Performances:

• Audio Described & Auslan Interpreted:

  • Saturday 8 March 2025, 1:30 PM

  • Audio Describers provide live commentary for patrons with low vision.

  • Auslan interpreters sign the performance for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.