Cinderella (La Cenerentola) | State Opera South Australia | 7-16 May 2026
Rossini’s beloved fairy-tale opera Cinderella (La Cenerentola) will open State Opera South Australia’s Golden Jubilee 2026 Season in a vibrant new production that reimagines the classic story through a playful theatrical world inspired by Adelaide’s transformative arts culture of the 1970s.
Directed by acclaimed Australian theatre and opera director Neil Armfield, the new South Australian production brings Rossini’s exhilarating score and irresistible humour to life with vivid staging, bold design and a cast of some of the country’s most celebrated operatic voices.
Rossini’s La Cenerentola offers an exhilarating retelling of the timeless Cinderella story, replacing fairy-tale magic with dazzling vocal performances, spirited comedy and musical brilliance through his exquisite score.
This enchanting opera celebrates kindness, resilience, and the transformative power of love. An invitation to the Prince Ramiro’s Ball sets the stage for a night of surprises. Angelina (our Cinderella) a gentle and gracious young woman, is abused and mistrusted by her vain stepsisters and pompous father, Don Magnifico. Yet her quiet strength and compassion shine through, capturing the heart of the Prince – not through enchantment, but through strength of character.
State Opera’s world premiere of La Cenerentola stars audience favourite Anna Dowsley as Angelina (Cinderella), Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Don Magnifico and Helena Dix as Clorinda, alongside South Australians, Nicholas Lester and Pelham Andrews and other outstanding local artists from State Opera South Australia.
Runtime: 3 hours (including 20 minute interval)
Performance Dates:
- Thursday 7 May 2026 | 7:30pm
- Saturday 9 May 2026 | 2pm
- Thursday 14 May 2026 | 7:30pm
- Saturday 16 May 2026 | 7:30pm
Tickets:
Tickets start at $79 (adult) or $35 (under 30’s) for C Reserve. Booking fees apply.
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the State Opera South Australia website
What: Cinderella (La Cenerentola)
When: Thursday 7 – Saturday 16 May 2026 | See dates & times above
Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre | 58 Grote Street, Adelaide
Who: All ages (3 and under must be seated on an adult’s lap)
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