Opera Highlights

Prelude- The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir open the Opera

Olive’s Dream -Scene 1 TGH Strehlow appears

Olive’s Dream, Scene 1- Olive Pink and TGH Strehlow meet and begin disputing.

Olive’s Dream, Scene 1- Daisy Bates joins TGH Strehlow and Olive Pink.

Olive’s Dream, Scene 1- Olive Pink and Daisy Bates storm against TGH Strehlow’s interference and reflect on Olive’s plans and achievements.

Olive’s Dream, Scene 1- Olive Pink, Johnny Jampitjinpa, TGH Strehlow, and Daisy Bates recount the story of her illness in the remote bush and her rescue by Warlpiri people.

Olive’s Dream, Scene 1- Olive Pink and TGH Strehlow dispute over Olive’s plans.

Olive’s Dream, Scene 1- Daisy Bates Olive Pink tirade about TGH Strehlow and Daisy encourages and comforts Olive.

Olive’s Dream, Scene 1- Olive Pink awakes and makes plans with Johhny Jampitjinpa. The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir close the scene.

Scene 2 The Mischievous Gap Kids pester Olive Pink and are rescued by Mr Hargrave.

Scene 3, Afternoon Tea Party- Olive Pink welcomes Des Nelson and Pat Colley.

Scene 3 Afternoon Tea Party Olive Pink plans an afternoon tea party with Johnny Jampitjinpa.

Scene 3, Afternoon Tea Party -Olive Pink, Des Nelson and Pat Colley discuss the garden.

Scene 3, Afternoon Tea Party -The purpose of Olive Pink’s garden.

Scene 3, Afternoon Tea Party- Olive Pink Des Nelson and Pat Colley take refreshments.

Scene 3, Afternoon Tea Party – Olive Pink sings from her father’s 19th century song folio.

Scene 3, Afternoon Tea Party- Des Nelson and Pat Colley bid farewell to Olive Pink.

Epilogue- Olive Pink reflects on her life. The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir sing a closing hymn.