The New York
Metropolitan Opera presents Satyagraha. The Metropolitan Opera broadcasts live high-definition performances to cinemas around the world.
Phillip Glass's 20th century opera Satyagraha is visually spectacular. The story is a retelling of Indian Lawyer Mahatma Gandhi's formative philosophical experiences as a young man in South Africa.
The Sanskrit lyrics, drawn from Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, are accompanied by a minimalist score. In an awe inspiring display of large scale puppetry, acrobatics and supertitles, Phelim McDermott brings an extravagant production to audiences.
Gandhi is played by Richard Croft, Rachelle Durkin plays Miss Schlesen, Kim Josephson plays Mr. Kallenbach and Alfred Walker plays Parsi Rustomji.
Check with your local theatre for screening details.
(Note: Check local cinemas for variations on dates and times. Not all cinemas screen all Opera programmes.)
Melbounre
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Sun Theatre Yarraville
Sydney
Chauvel Cinema, Paddington
Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne
Dendy Opera Quays
Perth
Luna Cinemas, Leederville
Luna on SX, Fremantle
Adelaide
Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas
Brisbane
Palace Centro Cinemas
Dendy Portside
Canberra
Dendy Cinemas
Armidale
Belgrave Cinema
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach Picture Theatre
Ballarat
Her Majesty's Theatre
Note: Ballarat screens at different
times/dates. Check Theatre for details.
Bowral
Empire Cinemas
Byron Bay
Dendy Byron Bay
Castlemaine
Theatre Royal
Devonport
CMax Cinemas
Gold Coast
Reading Harbour Town
Griffith
Griffith City Cinema
Narooma
Narooma Cinema
Orange
Odeon 5 Cinemas
Raymond Terrace
Scotty's Cinema Centre
Note: Sunday screenings only.
Rosebud
Rosebud Cinemas
Sunshine Coast
Noosa 5 Cinemas
Tamworth
Forum 6 Cinemas
Ulladulla
Arcadia Twin Cinema
Wagga Wagga
Forum 6 Cinemas
Wangaratta
Wangaratta Cinema
Please note: Satyagraha features minimal subtitles.
Running time: Approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, including two intermissions
