EVENTS · MELBOURNE / VICTORIA
Watershed opera scheduled for Arts Centre Melbourne
Published · Cenlocal summary
The Death of Dr Duncan runs at the Playhouse from 21 to 28 November.

Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan is scheduled at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse from 21 to 28 November 2026. The opera revisits George Duncan’s 1972 drowning and the case’s place in the history of South Australia’s decriminalisation of homosexuality.
The production brings together Alana Valentine, Christos Tsiolkas and composer Joseph Twist, with Neil Armfield directing. The City of Melbourne listing gives a running time of about 100 minutes; check the venue’s booking information for current sessions and availability.
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