Pacific Opera Victoria Presents Orpheus & Eurydice

Event Description

Pacific Opera Victoria is thrilled to offer students, educators, and community groups the unique opportunity to experience the artistry of opera up close at our final dress rehearsal for each production at the Royal Theatre.

Promo codes are sent to schools and Ticket Access Program partner organizations in advance of each production.
Students may also purchase tickets in advance in person at the Baumann Centre or the Royal Theatre (valid student ID required).

Should you be on the promo code list? If you are a teacher, school administrator, or prospective Ticket Access Partner, please email Christina, Pacific Opera’s Box Office Manager, at [email protected] for more information and to sign up.

A timeless journey through love and loss in the depths of the underworld.

“Based on the famous Greek myth of the musician Orpheus who conquers the spirits of hell using the power of music to bring his love back from the underworld, this production will take Victoria opera lovers into the world of French baroque music and dance. Partnering with Ballet Victoria, and welcoming back celebrated soprano Suzanne Rigden, this production not only brings to the Royal Stage a new genre of opera to experience, it also will see world renowned Ukrainian-Canadian soprano Andriana Chuchman making her debut with Pacific Opera Victoria as Eurydice..” – Artistic Director Brenna Corner, Pacific Opera Victoria

The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has captivated audiences for millennia and remains one of the most retold stories in art and pop culture. Its themes of love, loss, and the peril of looking back have inspired countless adaptations—from operas by Gluck, Offenbach, and Birtwistle to modern retellings like the Broadway hit Hadestown and films such as Black Orpheus and Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Whether reimagined in dance, literature, or even video games, the tragic journey of Orpheus to the underworld in search of his beloved Eurydice continues to resonate as a timeless exploration of grief, hope, and human fallibility.

*Ticket prices are subject to change.