In 2016, Anna O’Byrne won the role of a lifetime when she was hand-picked by Dame Julie Andrews to play Eliza in the 60th Anniversary production of My Fair Lady, which played at Sydney Opera House and on tour. After enchanting audiences across the country, winning rave reviews along the way, Anna won the coveted Helpmann award for her extraordinary performance.
In Becoming Eliza, Anna O’Byrne reflects on her unique experience and shares stories about working intimately with an internationally adored icon, and what it is to share a role, created sixty years apart as well as the lessons she learned from both Dame Julie and Eliza.
This acclaimed concert evening features iconic songs from beloved musicals on stage and screen including Camelot, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Victor/Victoria and, of course, My Fair Lady.
Anna O’Byrne has established an international career spanning opera, theatre, concert and film. She has sung for royalty, world leaders and other dignitaries. She created the role of Christine Daaé in the Australian production/DVD of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies. She has played Christine in The Phantom of the Opera in London’s West End. Other appearances include Laurie in Oklahoma (Melbourne), Jenny Lind in Barnum (Chichester), A Little Night Music, Amour, Strangers on a Train (London) and Sarah Brown in the UK Tour of Guys and Dolls.
Becoming Eliza is presented as part of Lake Mac's History Illuminated Festival.
Key Art Image Credit - Robert Catto
EVENT INFORMATION
General Admission $55, plus $4.54 eventbrite booking fee
Lake Mac Arts Members $50, plus $4.26 eventbrite booking fee
Membership cards need to be presented at event entry. Not a member? Find out more about Lake Mac Arts Memberships Lake Mac Arts membership - Lake Macquarie Arts.
Run Time: 75 mins, no interval (approx)
Please note there is no need to print your tickets off for this event, the staff can provide electronic check in upon entry.
VENUE INFORMATION
PARKING
The carpark at the rear of the theatre can be accessed via the John Street entrance, with limited on street parking available.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Warners Bay Theatre can be accessed via a ramp on Lake St and flat entry once inside the building. The venue has LH and RH accessible toilets. There are two accessible parking spots are in the car park behind the theatre via the John Street entry.
HEARING LOOP
Set hearing loop to T (Telecoil) - coverage between stage and tiered seating.
DRINKS AND SNACKS
There will be a bar open with wine, beer and snacks available to purchase using EFTPOS only.