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    Rumpel: Artistic Preview

    Excerpts from this new operatic work for countertenor

    Enjoy an intimate preview of live excerpts from Rumpel, a new operatic work currently in development.

    We join Rumpel on the eve of becoming a father. Not everything is going to plan. But a deal is a deal, and Rumpel will have to decide what sort of man he wants to become.

    He is driven by a deep determination to avoid repeating the mistakes of his own childhood, to be a better father than his dad was. More than that, he strives to be the best dad in the world.

    But what does that mean?

    This conflict between childhood and adulthood, man and boy, strength and sensitivity, feminine and masculine forms the central tension of Rumpel. The countertenor voice shifts between two distinct registers: one high and ethereal, the other strong and grounded.

    This original operatic work, composed by Jabra Latham, is written specifically for the countertenor voice and demonstrates that this unique vocal range can extend beyond the traditional European classical canon, contributing meaningfully to the contemporary Australian cultural landscape.

    Join writers and creators, Amanda Hodder and Nicholas Tolputt,  along with composer Jabra Latham and dramaturg Ben Winspear, for an artistic preview of Rumpel.

    Hear excerpts from this exciting new work and gain insight into the creative process through a guided conversation with the team. 

    Image credit: Susan Tolputt

    Produced by Performing Lines - assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body

    Duration

    1hr 30mins

    Our pricing model

    As a non-profit, we prioritise bringing singing and music to our communities, not maximising income. We work to make our ticket prices as affordable as possible, and we’ve shifted to an early bird pricing model instead of concession pricing. This change focuses on equity, allowing everyone to secure tickets at a reduced price and helping us keep the festival accessible to as many people as possible.

    Each event will have a set number of tickets available at the early bird price. Once these are sold, standard prices will apply. This ensures we can cover event costs while keeping the festival sustainable and maintaining affordable options for our audiences.

    Event Details

    Rumpel: Artistic Preview
    Wed 8 July, 6.00 pm
    Ian Potter Recital Hall
    From $29 + booking fee
    Tickets

    Early bird $29
    Early bird-priced tickets are available until the allocation sells out

    Full price $35

     

    Booking fee

    • For bookings with a total value of $30 or less, a booking fee of $4 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value between $30.01 and $199.99, a booking fee of $6 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value of $200 or more, a booking fee of $11 will be added upon checkout.

    FEAT. Live Solar Slice $1 per transaction

    Festival of Voices is proudly partnering with climate impact organisation FEAT. Live! $1 will be donated from every booking fee to the ‘Solar Slice’ initiative.

    This contribution will support an indigenous-led biodiversity restoration program on Lungtalanana Island, Tasmania, aiming to restore habitat for the Bass Strait Wombat and the Long-Nosed Potoroo and reintroduce these species to the island.

    The project is led by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and supported by GreenCollar, WWF, and FEAT. Live. You can read more info on this project here.

    Ian Potter Recital Hall

    Getting to the venue 

    • The Ian Potter Recital Hall is within the Theatre Royal Building at 19-27 Campbell St, Hobart TAS 7000 
    • Drop off car spaces are available at the entrance to the Theatre Royal on Collins Street. 
    • 2 accessible parking spaces are available outside the Theatre Royal on Collins Street (1 hour time limit applies)
    • Please follow this link to experience a virtual tour of the venue. 

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    For assistance please contact us on 03 6224 5975 or at [email protected].

    Featuring:

    Amanda HodderAccompanist, creator, writer & music director (TAS)
    Jabra LathamComposer (TAS)
    Ben WinspearDramaturg (TAS)
    Nicholas TolputtWriter & creator (TAS)