An event presented by Theatre Heritage Australia in association with Arts Centre Melbourne, is bound to be of interest to St Kilda history buffs.

Roger Neill is a UK-based arts historian. His new book, The Simonsens of St Kilda, tells the fascinating true story of a family of singers and their pioneering opera company.

Extraordinarily, twelve of the children and grandchildren of Martin and Fanny Simonsen became professional singers. From their noisy house of song in St Kilda, two of them became international stars touring the opera houses of Europe and America, while another went to prison in San Francisco for robbery!

All are welcome. Entry is free, however bookings are required.

Bookings: An Evening with Roger Neill | Arts Centre Melbourne

The Channel,
Arts Centre Melbourne
(Located on the River Terrace between St Kilda Road and Southgate)