West Australian Opera (WAO) delivered opera throughout the year onstage, offstage and online. Along with the unprecedented COVID19 pandemic came necessary social distancing restrictions, seeing the temporary closure of theatres and venues across the state. During this challenging time, WAO connected with existing and new audiences via the Ghost Light digital program, an offering that allowed people to enjoy opera from their own home with Ghost Light Opera and The Telephone, or participate via Wesfarmers Arts Virtual Singing Classes and Act-Belong-Commit Singing for Children classes delivered online. Later in the year, restrictions were eased and WAO was fortunate to return back to the stage with The Nightingale, Così fan tutte and Opera in the Regions.
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