Becoming Eliza
Overview
In 2016, Anna O’Byrne won the role of a lifetime when she was hand-picked by Dame Julie Andrews to play Eliza in the 60th Anniversary production of My Fair Lady, which played at Sydney Opera House and on tour. After enchanting audiences across the country, winning rave reviews along the way, Anna won the coveted Helpmann award for her extraordinary performance.
This acclaimed concert evening features iconic songs from beloved musicals on stage and screen including Camelot, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Victor/Victoria and, of course, My Fair Lady.
In Becoming Eliza, Anna O’Byrne reflects on her unique experience and shares stories about working intimately with an internationally adored icon, and what it is to share a role, created sixty years apart as well as the lessons she learned from both Dame Julie and Eliza.
Presented by Lake Macquarie City Council and Enda Markey.
Becoming Eliza is presented as part of Lake Mac's History Illuminated Festival.
Location & Directions
39 Lake Street, Warners Bay, New South Wales, 2282 39 Lake Street, Warners Bay, New South Wales, 2282