OPERA’S BAD GIRL, Anna Bishop

🎭 OPERA’S BAD GIRL — Anna Bishop

Sunday 21 September 2025 · 2:00pm | Doors: 12:00pm

Before Melba, there was Anna Bishop — opera’s bad girl Anna Bishop Newcastle audiences will never forget.

Shipwrecks. Scandals. Soaring arias. One unforgettable show brought to life by soprano Sarahlouise Owens and pianist John Martin.

Why See It

• A rebel’s life: Anna Bishop broke the rules and lived boldly.
• Epic adventures: Shipwrecks, tiger attacks, war zones — she faced them all.
• Iconic arias: Lucia’s Mad Scene, The Last Rose of Summer, Home Sweet Home.
• For everyone: Part concert, part storytelling — all heart.

The Story

Anna Bishop left her famous composer husband, defied polite society, and toured the world with a virtuoso harpist.

She sang for royalty, rebels, and packed houses on every continent — including three landmark tours of Australia.

The Performance

Sarahlouise Owens channels Bishop’s fearless spirit through music and storytelling, with John Martin at the piano. It’s intimate, powerful, and unforgettable.

Be There

One woman. One voice. One unforgettable story.

Don’t miss Opera’s Bad Girl Anna Bishop Newcastle — the rebel diva you never knew you needed. Book early to secure your seat.