Date/Time
31/08/2024 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location
Cellos Grand Dining Room
Information
Opera Bites presents an evening of operatic splendour
You are invited to a lavishly costumed popular opera in one of Sydney CBD’s most beautiful heritage ballrooms.
Opera Bites, Sydney’s favourite boutique opera company is back at The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel to bring you an unforgettable evening of fully costumed popular opera complete with a bespoke menu and bubbles on arrival. As you step through the doors of heritage-listed Cellos Grand Dining Room, you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of operatic splendour.
“Opera-tif: Salut! to France”
From comedy to the sublime, delight in the best French Opera has to offer. You’ll swear the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower are just outside the door as you luxuriate in the sounds of Paris and savour a divine French-inspired menu with matching wines.
The evening begins with a glass of bubbly and delectable entrée as you settle in for Bizet’s hilarious comic opera Doctor Miracle. This early work from the composer of Carmen is full of delightful tunes and comic ensembles. The story tells of an ingenious boyfriend who contrives to overcome his girlfriend’s parents’ objections to him. Complete with numerous disguises, action aplenty, and a rather unique omelette, you’ll wonder why you don’t see this little gem more often.
Following a delicious main course, sit back and enjoy a fine selection of elegant opera and song celebrating all things French. Expect tunes you’ll know and love from The Pearl Fishers, La traviata, Carmen, La bohème and more.
Finish off with a beautiful dessert and enjoy chatting to the Opera Bites cast members over coffee or tea before floating out into the “Paris night”. Truly an evening to remember!
- A glass of bubbles on arrival
- Fully costumed show
- 3-course bespoke menu
- Heritage-listed 1920s dining room
MENU
ENTRÉE
Cassoulet de pois chiches
Chickpea, spinach and saucisson braise; toasted sourdough
Ou
Tarte aux Oignons rouges et chevre
Goats cheese and caramelized onion tart
MAIN
Poisson Provençal, pommes Bouillies
Blue eye cod, tomato, capers and olive sauce, poached new potatoes
Ou
Fricassee de Poulet a la crème, chou de Bruxelles
Chicken fricassee with mushrooms and lardons, cream sauce, roasted Brussel sprouts
DESSERT
Choux au Chantilly et chocolat
Profiteroles with Chantilly and chocolate sauce
Ou
Crème caramel, Noisette Hachee
Traditional crème caramel, toasted hazelnuts
Full biographies are available on the Opera Bites Website: www.operabites.com.au
Tickets $159 + booking fee
3-course meal and a glass of bubbles on arrival (Further drinks are available for purchase).
The show run-time is 90 minutes with dinner served around the show. Dietary requirements can be accommodated – please advise upon booking (info@operabites.com.au).
Venue: Cellos Grand Dining Room, Level 4
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Information: info@operabites.com.au
Website: operabites.com.au
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