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Opera in the Courtyard


To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lachlan Macquarie's installation as governor in the colony of New South Wales, The Very Small Opera Company will return with the performance of Beethoven's only opera Fidelio which will be set in colonial New South Wales. The opera will be sung in English with the performers wearing period constume.

This opera dates from the period 1804-1814 and tell of a political prionser set free by his faithful wife. Its themes of justice, the rights of prisoners and their dreams of freedom are remarkably to this period of our history. The performance will be accompanied by a multimedia presentation showing scenes of life in the colony during Macquarie's time.

STANDARD TICKETS - $35 per person
Chairs provided. Bring your own picnic.

PREMIUM TICKETS - $99 per person
Enjoy a sumptuous three course meal provided, by Lachlan's Restaurant, as you enjoy the performance.
Your menu includes:
Entree: Details closer to the date
Main: Details closer to the date
Dessert: Details closer to the date

POOR WEATHER
In the event of poor weather conditions the evening will be held in the Garden Marquee.

PARKING NOTICE
Please note: Parramatta Park Trust Rangers patrol the park 24 hours a day. Please park in marked bays only. Failure to park within these marked areas may incur a fine
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BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL


DATES
Sunday 28th February, 2010

WHERE
Old Government House
Parramatta Park
Pitt Street Entrance

TIME
5:00pm - Gates open
5:30pm - Premium ticket holders to be seated
6:30pm - Performance begins
9:30pm - Performance concludes (Approx)

COST - Standard Tickets
$35.00 per person (inc. GST)

COST - Premium Tickets
$99.00 per person (inc. GST) - Beverages not included in the price

PAYMENT
Full payment is due at time of booking. Bookings made with a cheque or money order will be confirmed upon clearance of funds

CANCELLATIONS
Payment is non-refundable if you cancel your booking within 7 days of the event date

METHOD
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Cheque or Money Order

Cheques/money orders made to 'National Trust (NSW)' and sent to 'Friends of Old Government House, PO Box 431, Parramatta NSW 2124'

MORE INFO
(02) 9635 8149, Business Hours
0415 187 402, After Hours (Peter)