Dead Man Walking

Freeze Frame Opera presents Dead Man Walking by Jake Heggie and Terrance McNally.

18 - 21 September 2025

Tickets from $75

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Step inside the haunting walls of the infamous Fremantle Prison for Freeze Frame Opera’s gripping production of Dead Man Walking.

Based on the powerful true story by Sister Helen Prejean, this opera takes you on an unforgettable journey, from stark prison walls to the depths of the human soul. Dead Man Walking explores the complex and compassionate relationship between convicted murderer, Joseph de Rocher, and Sister Helen, his spiritual advisor on Death Row.

Freeze Frame Opera continues its bold mission of transforming expectations, and offering audiences a deeply moving and unforgettable operatic experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the most compelling operas of our time.

Content advisory: The opera includes scenes of sexual violence, explicit language and mature themes.

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