West Australian Opera premieres OUR LITTLE INVENTOR

West Australian Opera will present the world premiere of Our Little Inventor during the October school holidays on 1 and 2 October at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Based on author and illustrator Sher Rill Ng’s 2019 children’s book, the work has been adapted by Sher Rill Ng and co-librettist and composer Emma Jayakumar.

The story follows young Nell who creates a machine to solve the city’s pollution problem. With intelligence,  courage and the support of the right people, Nell improves the health of her community and environment.

A work for people of all ages, Our Little Inventor incorporates themes of climate change, resilience, and friendship. Director Matt Reuben James Ward teams up with conductor Kate McNamara, set and costume designer Matt McVeigh, lighting designer Kristie Smith, and choreographer Scott Elstermann.

The production stars Rachelle Durkin, Grace Chow, Yann Kee, Xiaojia Zhang, and Brett Peart.

Presented in association with AWESOME Festival, Our Little Inventor showcases West Australian Young Voices (WAYV) and Western Australian Youth Orchestra (WAYO).

West Australian Opera’s Artistic Director Chris van Tuinen notes:

With music from Emma Jayakumar that lifts the spirits and opens up a world of possibilities, audiences will be humming the tunes and clapping along to Our Little Inventor’s journey.

An adventure for the whole family, follow Our Little Inventor as she changes the world with her kindness and brilliance an empowering message for us all.

With four performances only these school holidays, don’t miss Our Little Inventor!

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Season Details

Venue: His Majesty’s Theatre
Date : 01-02 Oct 2022
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