Operette

 As part of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s cultural program in March 2012, Linda Britten and the Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust presented a show in which the timeless art forms of couture and design as well as opera, were fused together. The show gave the audience a modern platform to view the latest fashions against a backdrop of grand opera, creating a challenging the traditions of both arts. 

 The collaboration created a showcase of current and future ‘leading ladies’ of opera, supported by the Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust. The Trust exists to provide support of young opera signers, through the means of scholarship funding, mentoring and providing promising young singers performance opportunities.

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Operette Storyboard

 Linda Britten is proudly recognised as a Mentor of the Trust, as has long supported the world of Opera with her couture gowns. This association became the base of the idea for ‘Operette’, along with Linda’s desire to support the tradition of Couture in Fashion and Opera.

Linda would like extend a thankyou to all those who were involved with the production, both behind the scenes and 
front of house. It would not have been possible without all your helping hands!

Linda Britten with the beautiful designs and amazing cast