Sirens
Presented in association with Ten Days on the Island and Theatre North
An immersive new concert experience from Van Diemen's Fiddles
Mythological shapeshifters, the figure of the Siren has been present in seemingly unrelated cultures for millennia. Appearing as half-birds, or with fish-like tails and often gender fluid, Sirens were singing enchantresses capable of luring passing sailors to their doom with the irresistible beauty of their song.
Their ominous presence is woven throughout the myths and legends of the world. In some cultures, they signify life and fertility within the ocean; in others, the temptation of knowledge. However, they seem to unanimously embody the destructive nature of water — serving as an omen for storms, unruly seas, and danger.
Bringing a new approach to these ancient stories, Van Diemen’s Fiddles lend their unique sound-world to an evocatively mesmerising program of new works and re-worked historical compositions based on tales from Japan, Germany, ancient Greece, and current-day lutruwita/Tasmania.
Van Diemen’s Fiddles unite the exceptional talents of Baroque violinist Julia Fredersdorff, klezmer/folk fiddler Rachel Meyers, experimental/folk fiddler Emily Sheppard, and contemporary/Baroque violist Katie Yap.
Photo credit: Albert Comper
Partners
| Van Diemen's Fiddles | Julia Fredersdorff - Artistic Director & Baroque violin, vocals |
Event and ticketing details
Date & Time
| Theatre Royal, nipaluna/Hobart |
Sun 23 March 3.00pm 7.00pm |
| Burnie Arts Centre |
Fri 28 March 6.00pm |
| Princess Theatre, Launceston |
Thu 3 April 6.00pm |
Tickets
| Hobart - Premium | $59.00 |
| Hobart - Premium Concession | $55.00 |
| Hobart - A reserve | $55.00 |
| Hobart - A reserve Concession | $49.00 |
| Hobart - B Reserve | $45.00 |
| Burnie - Premium | $49.00 |
| Burnie - Adult | $45.00 |
| Burnie - Concession | $39.00 |
| Burnie - Subscriber | $35.00 |
| Launceston - Full | $49.00 |
| Launceston - Concession | $45.00 |
| Launceston - Friends of Theatre North | $39.00 |
| Launceston - $30 under 30 | $30.00 Limited Availability |
| Launceston - Child (12 and under) | Free - please collect from box office |
Booking Fees
| nipaluna/Hobart | All bookings will incur a $5 transaction fee. |
| pataway/Burnie | Please note: a per transaction fee of $5.50 applies to online orders. |
| Launceston | A processing fee of $6 applies to tickets purchased online. This is a per transaction fee, not per ticket fee, which will be applied at checkout. |
Location
Studio Theatre, Theatre Royal Hobart
Corner of Campbell & Collins Streets, Nipaluna/Hobart
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