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Tosca – Opera Hedeland

Opera by Giacomo Puccini. Presented in the Hedeland open air amphitheatre August 2026.

Hedeland is a 15 square kilometer recreational area recovered from gravel pits, located not far from Roskilde. The 3,500 seat amphitheatre was constructed between 1994 and 1996, it is the largest permanent outdoor stage in Denmark.

This year’s set-up is overwhelming. The scenography is pompous, monumental and minimalist at the same time. We see a well-functioning setup with stairs and platforms that take advantage of Hedeland’s architecture and location – and since most of the action takes place in a church, the stage is shaped like a large cross. A word that fits well here is impressive. The interaction of the amphitheatre with the stage is thought-provoking and well-thought-out.” – Jesper Hillestrøm, kulturinformation.org, 10 August 2026

“…with elegant spotlight control and strategically placed candelabra, the stage really came to life after the intermission, when darkness fell and the drama intensified.” – Casper Koeller, sceneblog.dk, 11 August 2026

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Rusalka – Liège

Opera by Antonín Dvořák, presented at Opéra Royal de Wallonie, Liège in 2024

“…a very visually successful version which owes a lot to the teamwork of Cordelia Chisholm on the sets, Simon Corder on the lights and Dick Straker on the video. All three compose a dreamlike universe specific to the fairy tale which delicately evokes both the underwater iridescence of the mermaid and the munificence of the prince’s palace.” – Tania Bracq, forumopera.com, 1 February 2024

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Guillaume Tell – Melbourne

Opera by Gioachino Rossini. Presented as ‘William Tell’ by Victorian Opera at The Palais Theatre St. Kilda, Melbourne, July 2018.

“… with such an effusion of stage smoke that it’s a wonder anyone could sing.” – Patricia Maunder, ArtsHub, 16 July 2018. 

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