Get ready for a night of laughs, lies and masterful music!
Endangered Productions proudly presents two rarely performed gems in a Bernstein and Busoni double bill:
Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein and Arlecchino (Harlequin) by Ferruccio Busoni.
Eternity Theatre, Darlinghurst
29 November – 7 December 2025
Trouble in Tahiti
By Leonard Bernstein.
Visit 1950s suburbia for a tale of love, miscommunication, and the myths of the perfect American life. Trouble in Tahiti is Bernstein at his most inventive—blending opera, musical theatre, and jazz into a brilliant, bittersweet commentary on modern life.
Arlecchino (Harlequin)
By Ferruccio Busoni.
Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or a curious newcomer, Arlecchino is a brilliant, bite-sized masterpiece that proves high art can laugh at itself — and delight audiences.
Welcoming two opera legends
We are thrilled to have two of Australia's operatic treasures, Peter Coleman-Wright AO and Cheryl Barker AO, starring as the central couple in Trouble in Tahiti. This iconic duo have graced stages across Australia, the UK, and Europe, and now bring their brilliance to Darlinghurst.
Special Donor Invitation
Donate before June 30 and be rewarded with an exclusive invitation to experience the inner workings of our next production:
- Go backstage during rehearsals or
- Attend the legendary Sitzprobe, where orchestra and cast come together in musical harmony for the first time!
Witness the creative process, meet the artists, and see the inspiration, sweat, and talent that bring our productions to life.
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our last production
We time-travelled back to the mid 20th-Century.
Our brave audience came with us!
Audiences were wildly enthusiastic about 'It's So Last Century' - a tribute to works from the mid 20th-Century. It was an entertaining reimagining of four fabulous operas that have never been, or are rarely performed in Australia.
Gian Carlo Menotti's wrote the words and music for 'The Telephone', the lyrics for 'A Hand of Bridge' (music by Samuel Barber) and for 'Introductions and Goodbyes' (music by Lukas Foss) from the 1940's to the 1960's. Carl Orff wrote 'Die Kluge' ('The Clever One') in the 1940's.
The production, which ran 17-19 November 2024, comprised 10 singers, 16 musicians at the Australian Chamber Orchestra venue, The Neilson, Pier 2/3, Dawes Point.
see what the audience members said
In case you missed it! ----- See the videos
Click here to see videos of the four operas in 'It's So Last Century' here.
our 2023 smash hit
Peer Gynt
Our previous show in 2023, Peer Gynt, was a triumph. It was a contemporary interpretation of a rarely-performed music theatre classic. For the first time in decades the libretto by Henrik Ibsen and the much-loved music by Edvard Greig were performed together as originally planned. It was a rollicking saga that followed the fortunes of the feckless Peer - a Norwegian folk hero (see photos below). Learn more about our Peer Gynt performance
watch some of our past performances
about endangered productions
Endangered Productions mounts creative, contemporary interpretations of rarely-performed music theatre classics. We aim to provide an avenue for talented performers, technicians and creative minds of all ages to develop their skills in professional shows. Learn more
Past productions
Endangered Productions creates inclusive musical events with voices, instruments and heart.
The team's past productions include:
- It's So Last Century - four Modernist operas from 1944-60
- Peer Gynt - Grieg's memorable score to Ibsen's epic tale
- Double Trouble - a Mozart and Bach tribute in Sydney
- Bach's Coffee Cantata which travelled to Bobin as part of our Bach to Bush Tour of regional areas.
- Nordic Noir celebrated all things Norwegian - including a world-premiere one-act play (Virus - A Fugue) and dance-and-songs Peer Gynt tasters.
- Yeomen of the Guard and The Beggars Opera in collaboration with FAMS Theatre Company.
- Trial by Jury with the Loosely Woven Troupe.
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ARTICLES about the music, performers, productions, composers, and behind-the-scenes.
NEWSLETTERS that show what we have been up to.
ways to join the community
♥ We welcome all kinds of volunteers.There are opportunities for volunteers to learn and share skills our upcoming productions.
♥ Suggest someone for our Social Inclusion Program. It provides creative opportunities for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised through disability or disadvantage.
♥ Become a mentor or mentee. We particularly welcome skilled, creative, arts practitioners, perhaps retired, Super Citizens who are willing to act as mentors.
♥ Get a gig. Our productions provide work opportunities for professional musicians, singers, and actors.
We love sponsors!
By becoming a private or corporate sponsor you will contribute to the creation of quality, accessible music theatre in Sydney.
Contact us and we will get back to you directly about opportunities in our upcoming productions.
