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Poster for The Flying Dutchman

The Flying Dutchman

8 May 2026 – 9 May 2026

Playwright
Richard Wagner
AddressWinthrip Hall The University of Western Australia Stirling Hwy Nedlands
Wagner's thrilling The Flying Dutchman sets sail in this powerful concert performance. Asher Fisch is one of the world's finest Wagner conductors, and he leads an all-star cast including celebrated British baritone Christopher Maltman as the Dutchman, Daniel Sumegi as Daland, and acclaimed soprano Anna-Louise Cole as the devoted Senta. They are joined by the combined forces of the WASO and West Australian Opera Choruses for this dramatic tale of love, fate, and redemption. Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Duration: 2 hours including a 25 minute interval.

May 2026

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8, 9 May

Venue

Credits

Cast

  • Christopher Maltman as The Dutchman
  • Anna-Louise Cole as Senta
  • Daniel Sumegi as Daland
  • Paul O'Neill as Erik
  • Ruth Burke as Mary
  • Andrew Goodwin as Steersman
  • Pamela Andrews as Chorus (Soprano)
  • Jessica Blunt as Chorus (Soprano)
  • Michelle Pryor as Chorus (Soprano)
  • Prudence Sanders as Chorus (Soprano)
  • Belinda Butler as Chorus (Mezzo)
  • Rachel Doulton as Chorus (Mezzo)
  • Brigitte Heuser as Chorus (Mezzo)
  • Elizabeth Vale as Chorus (Mezzo)
  • Tom Buckmaster as Chorus (Tenor)
  • Kohsei Gilkes as Chorus (Tenor)
  • Ciaran McChord as Chorus (Tenor)
  • Brett Peart as Chorus (Tenor)
  • Keaton Staszewski-Hose as Chorus (Tenor)
  • Vin Trikeriotis as Chorus (Tenor)
  • Jake Bigwood as Chorus (Bass)
  • Benjamin Del Borrello as Chorus (Bass)
  • Samuel Claxton as Chorus (Bass)
  • Theodore Murphy-Jelley as Chorus (Bass)
  • David Penco as Chorus (Bass)
  • David Woods as Chorus (Bass)

Creative

  • Playwright:Richard Wagner

Other

  • Conductor:Asher Fisch