Invitation to "The Nurses at Vung Tau" Opera brought to you by Elizabeth Lewis (Class of 2004 - Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary recipient)

Published on May 2, 2022

The OGA is very proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for The Nurses at Vung Tau – a new chamber opera to be held in the Honour Room at Somerville House based on the experiences of Australian Army Nurses stationed at the Vung Tau base during the Vietnam War. 

In collaboration with world-renowned composer Brenton Broadstock AM, 'The Nurses at Vung Tau' is brought to the stage by Elizabeth A Lewis (Class of 2004), the inaugural recipient of the Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary for 2021.

Come and see this fabulous show between Thursday 23rd and Sunday 26th of June, 2022 (evening and matinee sessions available).

Tickets can be purchased via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/868806

Adults $40 and Concession $35

To read more about the opera, visit http://www.thenursesatvungtau.com/about

Wishing Elizabeth and all the cast and crew the very best for what will be sure to be an incredible success!

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