LOCATION
BROOME, Western Australia
OPERA UNDER THE STARS® is presented at the Cable Beach Amphitheatre, situated adjacent to the turquoise waters and white sands of one of the world's most picturesque beaches, Broome's stunning Cable Beach.
Famous for its fiery sunsets, the Cable Beach skyline provides a breath-taking backdrop for the presentation of the 18th Annual Award Winning OPERA UNDER THE STARS® Gala. The relaxed and less formal ambience of this unique event is perfectly complimented by the tropical beauty of the Cable Beach Amphitheatre and surrounds, with a star-filled Kimberley sky above providing the finishing touch to this truly sublime setting.
VENUE & SEATING
The Cable Beach Amphitheatre is situated directly in front of the Cable Beach Club Resort and is a leisurely 5-15 minute stroll from other accommodation in the Cable Beach area of Broome.
Bus and taxi service to the venue are available - please read below.
The Cable Beach Amphitheatre is easily accessible. For the comfort of Patrons seating for OPERA UNDER THE STARS® is provided. General seating is unreserved. Patrons are asked not to bring chairs or picnic blankets.
WEATHER
OPERA UNDER THE STARS® is presented during the warm, dry 'winter' season which extends from April to September (opposite to northern hemisphere seasons) with temperatures averaging 15-30C (59-86F).
The days are warm and sunny averaging 30C (86F).
The evenings are cool in comparison to the days, averaging 15C (59F), and it is advisable to dress to suit and to have a warm jacket / wrap for the late evening.
PRE-OPERA GALA DINING - 2010
Patrons of OPERA UNDER THE STARS® can savour a delicious Pre-Performance Opera Hamper by Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. Opera Hampers are STRICTLY PRE-ORDER ONLY by EMAIL and orders must be placed by Friday 20th August 2010. Opera Hampers will not be available for purchase on the night. Please click on the 'read more' link below for menu, price and pre-ordering details.
Alternatively, Patrons of OPERA UNDER THE STARS® will be able to dine one of the excellent restaurants of the Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa which is situated adjacent to the Cable Beach Amphitheatre. Please see the 'read more' link below for further information.
There are also a range of other fine restaurants at resorts in the Cable Beach area, as well as in the historic Chinatown and Old Broome precincts of Broome. (Read more...)
TOWN BUS SERVICE
The Town Bus Service provides a bus service from Chinatown and Old Broome to Cable Beach and vice-versa - check broomebus.com.au for timetable details (NB: this usual bus service ceases early evening). To enhance Patrons' enjoyment and the community spirit of OPERA UNDER THE STARS® the Town Bus Service will run a SPECIAL bus service AFTER the OPERA UNDER THE STARS® performance. This SPECIAL bus service will follow the usual bus route through Cable Beach ($2.50pp) and then on to Old Broome and Chinatown ($5.00pp).
TAXI SERVICES
Taxi services are available - check the Broome Visitor Centre website at broomevisitorcentre.com.au, or, pages 198-199 of the Shire of Broome Directory for contact details.
BAR FACILITIES
A Fully Licensed bar will be available (No EFTPOS).
NO BYO alcohol is permitted.
ID will be required, as necessary, to purchase liquor.
Coffee, Tea, Cake and Soup by Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa will also be available.
Water will also be available.
Enjoy OPERA UNDER THE STARS® twice as much DON’T DRINK & DRIVE …..nominate a Skipper early, take the Town Bus or a cab or walk to the venue if you are in the Cable Beach area!
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BRIEF HISTORY OF BROOME
The town of Broome was established as a pearling port in the 1880s and has had a romantic and oftern flamboyant history.
As a result of the pearling industry Broome's Indigenous Community was joined by nationalities including Chinese, Euorpeans, Japanese and Malays. This cultural melting pot has influenced the distinctive character and charm of Broome. Pearling remains one of the town's major industries with local South Sea Pearls being lauded as the best in the world.
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