FFO AT THE MOVIES 17, 18, 19 AND 20 NOVEMBER 2016

FFO launched in November 2016 at PSAS, Fremantle. Our launch concert, AT THE MOVIES, had all the best bits from movie soundtracks including The Shawshank Redemption, Pretty Woman, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and more, performed by some of WA’s most talented opera singers.

Director, Andries Wiedemann, Designer, Robbie Harrold, pianist Aidan Boase, Lady Diamond and a stellar cast of singers including Emma Pearson (soprano), Jun Zhang (tenor), Ileana Rinaldi (mezzo-soprano), Harriet Marshall and Emma Pettemerides (sopranos) brought opera from the movies back to the stage.

In addition to the amazing singing, the experience was enhanced by a projection designed by Robbie Harrold, the appearance of the wonderful Lady Diamond, and the sponsorship by Cobs popcorn for a real "at the movies" experience.

FFO AT THE MOVIES - THE SEQUEL, FEBRUARY 9, 10, 11 AND 12 2017

FFO performed more operatic highlights from movies, including greats such as The Fifth Element, Mrs Doubtfire, Fatal Attraction, Gallipoli, Moonstruck and Heavenly Creatures. The concert featured sopranos Emma Pettemerides, Prudence Sanders & Harriet Marshall, Tenor Jun Zhang, Baritone Lachlann Lawton, and saw the return of Lady Diamond.

LA BOHEME, MAY 25, 26, 27, 28 JUNE 7, 8 AND 9 2017

A shortened version of Puccini’s masterpiece, performed in the stunning Camelot Theatre. The audience became part of the action in Cafe Momus and experienced magnificent and powerful voices right up close, all while enjoying a pie and a pint. The cast included Harriet Marshall, Paul O'Neill, Naomi Johns, Sam Roberts Smith, Paull-Anthony Keightley and Lachlann Lawton. This project was funded by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts.

OPERA HEROINES, OCTOBER 12, 13 AND 14 2017

Robert Hofmann starred as Sister Virgilius in FFO's new show at Camelot Theatre in Mosman Park. The 5 pm show on 14 October was a fundraiser for the Zonta Club to support people who have experienced domestic violence. The award winning cabaret performer led an all star cast of stunning opera singers in a one hour program of opera highlights performed by a group of opera heroines (and the occasional hero).

OPERA AT THE QUARRY, MARCH 15 AND 16 2018

Freeze Frame Opera's inaugural annual opera gala concert was a sold out success.

PAGLIACCI, 8 - 16 JUNE 2018

The creative team responsible for FFO's La Boheme in 2017 was back together for a rocking PAG! We sold out 7 shows and had to add an 8th show. Thanks for the wonderful feedback and reviews.

STARRING: Michael Lewis (Tonio), Paul O'Neill (Canio), Jun Zhang (Beppe), Harriet Marshall (Nedda), Caitlin Cassidy (Silvia) with Rory Fitzgerald-O'Connor, Angela Zhang, Mia Zhang.

CHORUS: Jillian Halleron, Magda Lisek, Jake Bigwood, Theodore Murphy-Jelley, Belinda Cox, Albertina Antartis, Josh Mitting.

Tommaso Pollio (Musical Director and Pianist), Rachel McDonald (Director), Robbie Harrold (Designer), Geoff Glencross (Lighting Designer), Andy Fraser (Fight Director), Genevieve Davidson (Stage Manager / Production Manager), Allison Fyfe (Surtitle Operator)

MOZART @ KIDOGO, 13 OCTOBER 2018, KIDOGO ARTHOUSE, BATHERS BEACH, FREMANTLE

A night of Mozart opera hits in the stunning Kidogo Arthouse. Tickets included a grazing table by GRAZE.

Starring: Caitlin Cassidy, Jake Bigwood, Naomi Johns, Prudence Sanders, Jill Halleron, Ashlyn Tymms, Caroline Badnall, Harriet Marshall and Ben Mortley as Mozart.

FFO CHRISTMAS AT THE QUARRY, 21 & 22 DECEMBER 2018

RUSALKA, 19 - 23 FEBRUARY 2019

Dvorak’s opera adapted for children in a new, local adaptation featuring a witch (Jezibaba), Vodnik - The River King, the Little Mermaid (Rusalka), the prince and an indigenous guide as narrator. This project was funded by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts.

OPERA AT THE QUARRY 14 - 16 MARCH 2019

VERDI OPERA, FRENCH OPERA, AND CABARET AT KIDOGO

MARCH AND APRIL 2019

TOSCA, 8 - 14 June 2019. Puccini’s Tosca in the Centenary Pavilion, Claremont Showgrounds starring James Clayton as Scarpia, Jun Zhang as Cavaradossi, Kristin Bowtell as Angelotti, Pia Harris as Spoletta, Jake Bigwood as Sciarrone, Robert Hofmann as the sacristan and jailer and Hattie Marshall as Tosca.

Directed by Rachel McDonald, designed by Robbie Harrold, lighting by Jerry Reinhardt and with musical direction by Tommaso Pollio. This project was funded by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts.

Read reviews here: https://www.seesawmag.com.au/tag/tosca/ and https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-west-australian/20190610/282059098502686

WINTER WARMERS AT KIDOGO, 28 JUNE 2019 at 7.30 pm with Sara Macliver, Bonnie de la Hunty and Caroline Badnall. These divine goddesses of song performed together for the first time at Kidogo Arthouse, Bathers Beach, Fremantle in a programme of songs which warmed our hearts!

YOUNG GUNS AT KIDOGO

YOUNG GUNS 1 on 25 July 2019 - YOUNG GUNS soprano, Chelsea Burns, baritone Lachlann Lawton and pianist Chris Milbourn performed the first in a series of concerts at Kidogo Arthouse putting a spotlight on young opera talent in Perth.

YOUNG GUNS 2 on 24 August 2019 - Harriet Marshall, soprano and Caitlin Cassidy, mezzo soprano, together with YOUNG GUNS Alessia Pintabona (WAAPA soprano) and Alessandro Pittorino (Juilliard graduate). Live oil painting by Antonia Naarstig. Raffle Keiko Uno cuff style bangle.

YOUNG GUNS 3 on 6 SEPTEMBER 2019 - Naomi Johns, soprano, with YOUNG GUNS Chelsea Kluga, mezzo-soprano, Chris Milbourn, pianist, and Brett Peart, WAAPA baritone.

HANDEL IN THE HOUSE, NOVEMBER 2019

BONNIE DE LA HUNTY, RUSSELL HARCOURT AND SARA MACLIVER

https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/freeze-frame-puts-handels-baroque-opera-in-the-house-ng-b881384586z

CHRISTMAS AT THE QUARRY

20 DECEMBER AND 21 DECEMBER 2019

Freeze Frame Opera were back at the Quarry Amphitheatre for another marvellous evening of opera hits and Christmas cheer.

https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/freeze-frame-opera-sing-in-christmas-at-the-quarry-amphitheatre-bold-park-ng-b881417727z

The raffle of two pairs of KEIKO UNO JEWELLERY “North Star” earrings raised $2,015 for Freeze Frame Opera

HOME

Corinne Cowling and Alexander Lewis returned to Perth to present a concert of musical theatre gems. These WAAPA graduates both went on to tread the boards in the UK, the US and Germany. They share a common career defining moment, both having starred in The Phantom of the Opera. Corinne is currently appearing as Christine in Phantom in London’s West End, while Al, post-Phantom, went on to train at the Metropolitan Opera and has now performed at major opera houses around the world including The Royal Opera House, Santa Fe Opera, Komische Oper Berlin and Opera Australia. Accompanied by Mark Coughlan (WASO CEO), this show was a fabulous sold out success.

SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2020 AT CAMELOT THEATRE

STARRING: CORINNE COWLING, ALEXANDER LEWIS AND MARK COUGHLAN

PARTY PIECES AT KIDOGO

A good brindisi helps get many an operatic party going, leading to all sorts of shenanigans. Some - poets, princes - turn to drink to drown their sorrows. And beware! A singsong and a pint or two can lower your guard and a few of opera’s villains don’t have the best of intentions when offering you a glass. So, clear your throat, raise your glass and toast some of opera’s most jolly tunes.

SUNDAY 8 MARCH 2020 AT KIDOGO ARTHOUSE at 5 pm

STARRING: EMMA PETTEMERIDES, PIA HARRIS, MATT WARD AND TOMMASO POLLIO

HANDEL IN THE HOUSE

Saturday 1 August 2020 and Sunday 2 August 2020 at Government House Ballroom

Sara Macliver and Bonnie de la Hunty (sopranos)

Stewart Smith (Harpsichord), Sarah Papadopoulos (violin) and Krista Low (cello)

OPERA TRUCK-O-RAMA - THE EUROPEAN TOUR

TRUCK-O-RAMA took us to beautiful places we couldn’t visit in 2020. With seven musos, 40 suitcases and a rusty trusty farm truck, we explored everything from sophisticated French chanson to German drinking songs. Mulled wine and authentic Italian wood-fired pizza or arancini completed the experience. Opera Truck-O-Rama was supported by the Government of Western Australia, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

8 - 15 August 2020

Starring Naomi Johns, Jun Zhang, Robert Hofmann, Hattie Marshall, Tommaso Pollio (piano), Sophie Curtis (cello) and Cathie Travers (piano accordion).

YOUNG GUNS AT THE MOVIES - “Back to the Future … of opera”

CAMELOT OUTDOOR CINEMA, MOSMAN PARK

Saturday 7 November 2020

CHRISTMAS AT THE QUARRY, 17 - 19 December 2020

THE LITTLE MERMAID, PERTH FESTIVAL, FEBRUARY 2021

20 and 21 FEBRUARY 2021, Government House Ballroom, daily at 11 am and 2 pm. Presented in association with Government House Foundation.

SEA SIRENS, B SHED

26 MARCH 2021 Starring James Clayton, Ashlyn Tymms, Elena Perroni, Jun Zhang, Tommaso Pollio, Penny Shaw and Hattie Marshall

THE IMPOSSIBLES, FREMANTLE PRISON

11 & 12 June 2021 Starring Rachelle Durkin, Ashlyn Tymms, Elena Perroni, Jun Zhang, Tommaso Pollio, Penny Shaw, Lachlan Higgins and Hattie Marshall