Canberra Benefits
Hansel & Gretel
Presented by National Opera
Friday 12 December – Saturday 20 December 2025
Albert Hall, Yarralumla
Sweet treats, magic forests, and a tale that’s not just for children — Hansel & Gretel returns to the stage this December! A stunning blend of playful fantasy and unforgettable music, don’t miss the opera that will leave you enchanted (and maybe a little hungry) ...
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A Handel Celebration
Presented by the Canberra Choral Society
Saturday 13 December, 7.30pm
Llewellyn Hall, The ANU
The Canberra Choral Society (CCS) welcomes the festive season with A Handel Celebration, its Come and Sing event for 2025. Featuring glorious music from the greatest operas, oratorios, odes and anthems by George Frideric Handel. Directed by Erin Helyard, Baroque specialist and Artistic Director of Pinchgut Opera, with highly accomplished French Soprano, Myriam Arbouz, a 160 voice choir of CCS and guest singers from the Canberra community, and a chamber orchestra sourced from Canberra's finest players.