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Cabaret, Live Music, Melbourne Fringe

Pursuing Pleasure


Opera singer turned cabaret cantatrice Piera Dennerstein shares the intimate truths of her body and mind in this sexy, silly and deeply human show for soprano and piano.


  • Dates 10 - 12 October

  • Times See below

  • Ticket prices See below

Using the exceptional versatility of her voice in everything from Puccini to Cardi B, Piera tells the story, with humour, sincerity and hope, of her experiences forming her values and beliefs as she recovered from the toxicity of the opera industry and partner abuse. The work explores how leaning into the pleasurable – demonstrated in the operatic and sensual – is a powerful political act. In exposing all, Piera hopes to provide those who have survived rejection and oppression an opportunity to feel seen, find hope, and have a much-deserved giggle.

Presented by Piera Dennerstein

What the critics are saying

    Perth Happenings
  • Pursuing Pleasure is operatic soup for the soul – delicate, strong, enticing and an absolute feast for the ears.

    Australian Arts Review

Dates

10 - 12 October

Times

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 October: 8pm
Sunday 12 October: 3pm

Tickets

$35 Standard
$20 Concession

Duration

One hour (no interval)

All Chapel Off Chapel performances have a strict lockout policy.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before performance time.

Seating & Accessibility

Seating: GENERAL ADMISSION

PLEASE NOTE: If you require accessible seating or wheelchair access, call the Box Office on 03 8290 7000, Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm to book your tickets. Or alternatively contact the box office directly at chapel@stonnington.vic.gov.au for assistance.

CONTAINS

This performance is suitable for ages 16+
Discussions of violence, domestic violence & death
Sexual references
Loud noises

Additional Information

Venue will open one hour prior to the performance.
The venue is CASHLESS.