Review: State Opera’s Cloudstreet

The operatic version of Tim Winton’s ‘Cloudstreet’ has been some years in the making but it has been worth the wait: this stunning production exceeds all expectations.

Cloudstreet story is personal for singer Don Bemrose

The Aboriginal storyline within ‘Cloudstreet’ echoes the real-life family history of baritone Don Bemrose, who sings in the new State Opera musical based on Tim Winton’s popular novel.

Georgina Cunningham, Leanne Cotter and Jana Drummond.

Opera 'From Page to Stage'

Creative minds came together at Elder Hall this month to discuss taking a classic Australian novel ‘From Page to Stage’ ahead of the world premiere of State Opera’s ‘Cloudstreet’.

Taking Cloudstreet from the page to the opera stage

Opera fans will have the chance this Friday to hear glimpses of the music composed for State Opera’s upcoming premiere production of Cloudstreet, based on the much-loved Tim Winton novel of the same name.

Vintage treasures to have new life on stage

State Opera’s props crew is on a vintage treasure hunt, scouring second-hand shops, auction websites and backyards for items to re-create the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s setting of Tim Winton’s Australian novel Cloudstreet.

Cloudstreet musical piques audience interest

State Opera SA’s production of Cloudstreet is already on track to exceed box-office targets, with company artistic director Timothy Sexton promising audiences will be “gobsmacked” by what they hear.