Soprano Eleanor Lyons to perform at Orange Civic Theatre

The Orange Civic Theatre has begun selling tickets to its first show in front of an audience since the COVID-19 restrictions began in March, with world renowned soprano Eleanor Lyons and her conductor/pianist husband Vladimir Fanshil to perform on Saturday, October 24 in Wandering Hearts.

Orange mayor Reg Kidd said being able to open up the theatre to an audience is a "sign of normality returning".

"I am thrilled the time has come for the theatre to be hosting its first show in front of an audience since restrictions were placed on public gatherings," Cr Kidd said.

"The theatre recently hosted the 2020 Eistedfodd, but unfortunately an audience wasn't able to be attend. It was a modified program focused at the children competing and it was a great success.

"There will be a much smaller audience than what the theatre is used to hosting but I am very pleased to see a sign of normality returning."

The performing couple is usually based in Vienna and travels around the world to perform, but for now, due to COVID-19 the pair is stranded in Australia and have the opportunity to give recitals together around NSW and ACT.

Council's services policy committee chair Scott Munro said Orange would happily take in the "stranded" couple and host them at the theatre for a night.

"Given the restrictions there are limited seats available which will make for perhaps, a more intimate experience," Cr Munro said.