A Centenary Celebration
La Stupenda
The Voice of the Century
Marking the centenary of Dame Joan Sutherland, The Tait Memorial Trust presents a very special celebration in the magnificent Exhibition Hall at Australia House.
In the presence of our Guest of Honour, Richard Bonynge AC CBE, leading Australian soloists, international guest artists and surprise performers will celebrate Dame Joan’s extraordinary voice, theatrical spirit and enduring influence through live performance, personal reflections, archival material and rare film.
Wednesday 28 October 2026
6.00pm for 6.30pm
Australia House, Strand
London WC2B 4LA
Admission £100 per person
You will also have the opportunity during booking to make a voluntary donation to support the Trust. No donation is required to attend.
The evening will also mark the forthcoming publication of La Stupenda: Joan Sutherland, A Life in Pictures, from the Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Foundation and Hardie Grant.
An Evening Among Friends
Stoke Lodge
Join us for fizz, wine, canapés, music from some of our talented awardees and good company at Stoke Lodge, the official residence of the Australian High Commissioner.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
6.30pm–8.30pm
45 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5DU
Tait Friends £30 · Guests of Tait Friends £40
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The Tait Memorial Trust
Founded in 1992 by Isla Baring OAM, The Tait Memorial Trust supports outstanding young performing artists from Australia and New Zealand as they develop their careers in the United Kingdom.
The Trust provides awards for postgraduate study, performance opportunities and practical support, continuing the extraordinary contribution of Sir Frank and Viola, Lady Tait and the Tait family to theatre and the performing arts in Australia and New Zealand.
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