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The Friends Present... the Restaurant Series |
In 2008 the Friends' series of concerts comprises three mini tours with four or five performances of each production. As we go to print some additional performances are being coordinated so please contact one of the people listed below for more information or if you would like an event in your area.
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An operatic tour of Europe |
We open the year in May with this new program produced by Andrew Turner showcasing some of the best loved music from Europe 's greatest operatic composers. |
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Robe Institute Hall |
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5th May |
The Feathers Hotel |
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Italian Centre |
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10th May |
Richmond Grove Winery Tanunda |
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A bit on the side ..... |
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produced by Kevin Miller OAM, is the title of our July offering in which we take a light-hearted look at some of the great love affairs, mistresses and toy boys of history. |
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28th June |
Kadina Town Hall |
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5th July |
Robe Institute Hall |
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7th July |
The Feathers Hotel |
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8th July |
Italian Centre |
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Highlights from The Pirates of Penzance |
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Our final production for the year will be another Friends of Co-Opera special. |
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28th Nov |
Pirramimma Winery |
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6th Dec |
Robe Institute Hall |
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8th Dec |
The Feathers Hotel |
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9th Dec |
Italian Centre |
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13th Dec |
Kadina Town Hall |
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| Images from the Merry Widow - Bottoms Up! |
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Details on how to become a Friend of Co-Opera
and its benefits
are available from
Libby Ellis on 08 8232 1844
or Barbara Mayfield, Membership officer on 08 8376 7967 |
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Choose A Venue |
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Venues and Prices |
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Bookings for all Adelaide performances: (08) 8232 1844. |
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The Adelaide performances of these productions will be presented at
The Feathers Hotel , Glynbyrn Rd , Burnside, where, as in 2007, the famous Feathers buffet will be offered on Monday nights. Begins 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm.
Prices $45 members, $50 non-members, including a 3-course buffet. Bar service available.
The Italian Centre , Carrington St , Adelaide . New, spacious, with great Italian cuisine and ample parking off Cardwell St . This will be the exciting new Tuesday night venue. Begins 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm.
Prices $45 members, $50 non-members, including a 2-course gourmet Italian meal. Bar service available.
Pirramimma Winery , Johnston Rd , McLaren Vale. Cabaret style, food only. Bar service available.
Prices $20 members, $25 non-members. Members of STARS are eligible for Friends' concessions |
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This year the Friends are also presenting a new series of entertainment with special guests telling us a little about their careers as singers, spiced with “behind the scenes” anecdotes.
Wednesdays at 12 noon for lunch at the Public Schools Club East Terrace, Adelaide . |
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June 4 Lynette Harris, currently starring as Violetta and just returned from the first leg of Co-Opera's national tour of
La Traviata , Lyn is sure to have lots of stories. |
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August 6 Thomas Edmonds AM, Patron of Co-Opera and much loved Adelaide and internationally renowned tenor will be able to regale us with stories of the early days of Co-Opera, his international career and his triumphant return to Australia . |
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September 3 Grant Doyle , one of the original singers with Co-Opera and now a frequent principal singer at Covent Garden, Grant is returning to Adelaide to sing the role of Count Almaviva in the State Opera of SA's season of Figaro .
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to catch up with one of our former stars. |
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Tickets for My life, opera and lunch are $20 for members and $30 for non-members of the Friends of Co-Opera, including a light lunch. Bookings: (08) 8232 1844 |
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