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What’s On Aug – Sep 2018 sydneyoperahouse.com
Welcome Aug/Sep 2–3
Join us at Antidote for a band of In this issue
speakers, thinkers and creators, 3 Highlights
united by the unconventional. 4
10
Antidote
Comedy
Revel in the rags to riches, 11 Musical Theatre
12 Contemporary Music
multi award winning original 14 Kids
West End production of Tim Rice 17
18
Film
Opera ➀ ➁
and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic 20 Classical Music
24 Cabaret
musical Evita. Introduce little ears 25 Theatre
to Indigenous sounds with Music 28
30
UnWrapped
Talks
for The Dreaming. Discover the 32 Backstage
33 Badu Gili
unequalled and unexpected 34 Tours & Shop
with us at Sydney Opera House. 35
36
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Mon–Sat 9am–8.30pm ➂ Antidote:
Sun 9am–5pm Lisa-ann Gershwin
The wonders of jellyfish
➃ Courtney Barnett
➄ Brahms Revelation:
Symphony No.4
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ANTIDOTE 4–5
Josh Niland:
How to fillet a fish
Sydney Opera House presents
1 September
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Learn to clean, gut and fillet
a fish with Australia’s king of
seafood, Josh Niland. He’ll
even take you on a deep dive
into ethical seafood shopping,
so you’ll be sourcing and
prepping fish like a pro.
Tickets selling fast
A WEEKEND Ronan Farrow:
Finding the truth
OF IDEAS, Sydney Opera House presents
ACTION & 1 September
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01–02 SEP Boy genius, celebrity child,
and now investigative
journalist. Ronan Farrow
We are the ANTIDOTE. interviewed over 300 people
A band of speakers, thinkers and creators, to present the allegations
united by the unconventional. against Harvey Weinstein.
Discover his thoughts on
We are the wayfinders. Explorers of our confronting power with truth.
culture, our politics, our environment. We are
the changemakers. Takers of steps and strides
towards making the world a better place.
We are waiting for you. Join us for a weekend
of pioneering ideas, action and change.
ANTIDOTE 6–7
Chelsea Manning David Neiwert:
Alt-America
Sydney Opera House presents
2 September Sydney Opera House presents
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After Chelsea Manning’s 2017
release from military prison, Far right groups are
she became one of the world’s proliferating across all
most prominent activists in major democracies. Join
data privacy, surveillance, investigative journalist David
and trans politics. Meet one Neiwert as he charts the rise
of the truly extraordinary of the alt right in America, and Ed Husain: Joshua Lyons:
changemakers, at the height discover fascinating insights Islam in the free world Subverting
of her powers. into its role in the election of surveillance
Donald Trump. Sydney Opera House presents
2 September Sydney Opera House presents
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Ed Husain and More than 1.6 billion people
Jeff Sparrow: adhere to Islam today. Uncover Assessing what has really
the daily reality of Muslims happened in a conflict was
Fringe-dwellers
around the world and what once close to impossible.
& fanatics it means for the West. Learn how Human Rights
Sydney Opera House presents Watch’s Joshua Lyons is
2 September now using technology
Sally Rugg: Jonathan Drori: Standard tickets from $29* to reveal the truth in war.
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in 80 trees
Sydney Opera House presents Leading writers David Neiwert,
1 September Sydney Opera House presents Ed Husain and Jeff Sparrow
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the world. Join a powerful
LGBTIQ rights campaigner discourse on hate groups,
Sally Rugg headed the GetUp! Encounter the life of trees white supremacists, neo -
campaign for Same Sex like never before. Join plant Nazis, Islamists, Antifa, One
Marriage in Australia, and is science expert Jonathan Nation, and anti-immigration
now the Executive Director Drori to explore how trees are movements.
of Change.org. Join her fundamental to the health of
as she shares the nuts our planet, and the wellbeing
and bolts of how to start of the human race.
a social movement.
ANTIDOTE 8–9
Lisa-ann Gershwin: Ta-Nehisi Coates, Sisonke Msimang:
The wonders Sisonke Msimang, In exile, at home
of jellyfish Professor Megan
Sydney Opera House presents
Davis: Race, power
Sydney Opera House presents 2 September
2 September
& privilege Standard tickets from $29*
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Our oceans are in trouble. per order, except Insider members.
voice speaking on race,
Many marine species are politics, feminism and activism.
on the brink of collapse. But World-leading thinkers and Be impressed by this incisive
one creature is thriving: the activists Ta-Nehisi Coates, cultural analyst, as she
beautiful, dangerous jellyfish. Sisonke Msimang and navigates cultural touchstones
Reconnect to nature with one Professor Megan Davis take including #blackgirlmagic,
of the world’s most foremost to the stage. Watch them the racism she’s encountered
jellyfish biologists as she talks draw a frighteningly clear line in Australia, and contemporary
blooms, blobs and stingers. from the historical experiences South African politics.
of America and Australia
to the current racism in
both countries.
Raj Patel, Liz Jackson
and Jonathan Drori:
Three ways to save
the world Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sydney Opera House presents
2 September Sydney Opera House presents
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Maureen Dowd Time is of the essence when
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you’re trying to save the world. Author of some of the
Sydney Opera House presents Join Raj Patel, Liz Jackson, most seminal essays on
2 September and Jonathan Drori as they contemporary American
Standard tickets from $39* offer up timely solutions politics, interviewer of
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to urgent global problems. Barack Obama, and writer on
Expect economics, Marvel’s Black Panther comics.
New York Times journalist design, the natural world… Discover Ta-Nehisi Coates,
and America’s best-known and everything in between. a powerful and influential
female newspaper columnist, cultural force.
Maureen Dowd has covered
seven presidential campaigns,
and brings an astute take
on contemporary American
politics and its leaders.
Explore the full line-up at antidote.sydneyoperahouse.com
Comedy Musical Theatre 10–11
Celia Pacquola: Evita Bernstein Candide
All Talk
Presented by Opera Australia Presented by Sydney
Sydney Opera House and John Frost in association Philharmonia Choirs
presents in association with David Ian Productions 29 – 30 September
with Token Events 13 September – 3 November Standard tickets from $42*
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10 – 19 August Standard tickets from $99.90*
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Candide is a wickedly tuneful
With more than 20 major romp through opera, Gilbert
Celia’s genius as a writer awards to its credit, directed and Sullivan and Broadway
is what makes her stand up by legendary Broadway glitz. A huge 400-voiced
so damn good, taking stories director Hal Prince and choir will be joined by an
in unexpected and delightful starring Tina Arena, all-star cast and the Sydney
directions. Expect comedy experience the original Youth Orchestra. Come
that’s sharp, frank, honest, Broadway and West End and celebrate Bernstein’s
deft and smart as hell. production of Tim Rice centenary with this witty
Celia is as good as it gets. and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s concert production of
iconic musical Evita when a modern classic.
it opens in September.
Contemporary Music 12–13
Count Basie Orchestra Sons of Sun – Elvis, Courtney Barnett Skepta
Jerry Lee, Johnny
Presented by Phil Bathols and Me Sydney Opera House presents Sydney Opera House presents
and Jeff Lewis 23 & 25 August 27 September
2 August Presented by Kennedy / Standard tickets from $54* Standard tickets from $69*
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Standard tickets from $65* Hear one of the most unique One of the most ground-
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This legendary orchestra is per order, except Insider members.
Australian voices to emerge breaking MCs of the decade,
the living embodiment of this century tear up the Joseph Junior Adenuga aka
swing and one of the most Be transported back to the 50s Concert Hall with whiplash wit Skepta makes his Sydney
elegant and irresistible sounds in this wild rock and roll play and a full band this August. Opera House debut this
that ever shook the western about Sun Records, Memphis, September, the first grime
world. Don’t miss your chance and the famous artists that artist ever to bring his
to share the magic as they started their careers there. signature bass-heavy bravado
grace the Concert Hall stage and menacing beats to the
in a special tribute to Ella Concert Hall stage.
Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong.
Kids 14–15
ABC Classic Kids: Kids Music Café Thum Prints – An SSO Justine Clarke –
Music for Family Concert Silly Songs Tour
The Dreaming Sydney Opera House presents
31 August & 21 September Presented by Sydney Presented by Live Nation
Presented by Sydney Opera Standard tickets from $17.50* Symphony Orchestra 22 September
(includes entry, one coffee
House, ABC KIDS listen and one slice of cake). 16 September Standard tickets from $39.30*
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17 – 31 August Children under 12 months are free per order, except Insider members.
Standard tickets from $25* (does not include babyccino). The homegrown queen
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*Transaction fee of $5 - $8.50 applies Tom Thum, the man with of children’s entertainment
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the orchestra in his mouth, is back to share the joy of
Discover how sound can tell Tired of nursery rhymes? fronts the Sydney Symphony singing and dancing. Join
stories in this magnificent Our introduction to live music Orchestra in a concert that Justine to find your own silly
musical experience. is just right for your toddler will leave you amazed! song to perform as one for
With new compositions and you! With live musicians Armed with just a microphone, the grand finale.
inspired by Dreamtime stories, playing tunes perfect for little this magnificently talented
this tailored and interactive ears, relax with coffee and beatboxer produces an
show is a perfect introduction a slice of cake in a casual inexhaustible vocal inventory
to live classical music for atmosphere. of glorious and weird noises,
young children. not to mention some favourite
classical tunes.
Recommended for ages 2 – 5
Kids Film 16–17
Bambert’s Book Harry Potter and Mary Poppins
of Lost Stories the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert
in Concert
Presented by Sydney Opera Presented by Sydney
House and Barking Gecko Presented by Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Theatre Company Symphony Orchestra 14 – 15 September
29 September – 6 October 15 – 18 August Standard tickets from $59*
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per order, except Insider members. per order, except Insider members. Film rating: G
Film rating: M
Discover the profoundly A magical event for the
inspiring story of Bambert – Get ready to fight a dragon, whole family — the beloved
an impossibly small man with swim with merpeople, and Disney film on the big screen
an enormous love for writing. find out just who put Harry’s accompanied by the Sydney
A thrillingly inventive and name in the Goblet of Fire™! Symphony Orchestra playing
remarkable production that Harry Potter™ soars across the ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim
will enchant children and big screen in HD accompanied Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Supercalifragi-
parents alike. by the Sydney Symphony listicexpialidocious’ and every
Orchestra performing Patrick note in between!
Recommended for ages 8+ Doyle’s unforgettable score.
Presentation licensed by Disney
Concerts. © All rights reserved.
Opera 18–19 Rigoletto Aida Great Opera Hits The Turk in Italy Presented by Opera Australia Presented by Opera Australia Presented by Opera Australia Presented by Opera Australia 6 July – 24 August 18 July – 31 August 22 July – 19 August 10 August – 1 September Standard tickets from $75* Standard tickets from $75* Standard tickets from $69* Standard tickets from $75* *Transaction fee of $5 - $8.50 applies *Transaction fee of $5 - $8.50 applies *Transaction fee of $5 - $8.50 applies *Transaction fee of $5 - $8.50 applies per order, except Insider members. per order, except Insider members. per order, except Insider members. per order, except Insider members. Rigoletto serves his master The grandest opera of them Relax on a winter afternoon From Italy’s greatest master with sharp wits and all: an epic story of love and as the sun sets across Sydney of laughs comes this riotous averted eyes. He’s hideous, betrayal, triumph and treason, Harbour. Listen to famous comedy with a knockout score. hated, untouchable. In this as two ancient powers go to arias from Bizet, Puccini, Rossini’s ridiculous romp by shimmering world of secrets war. Opera Australia’s new Rossini and Verdi performed the seaside features a cast of and seduction, can he keep production smashes the by some of Opera Australia’s Australia’s finest comic talents the one he loves most safe? limits of traditional stagecraft, finest singers, accompanied decked out in gelato colours. This much-loved production using cutting-edge digital by piano. of Rigoletto returns to the technology to transform Sydney Opera House stage, Sydney’s most famous complete with its glamorous stage into the splendour La Dolce Vita-inspired sets of ancient Egypt. and costumes, and scene- stealing car.
Classical Music Classical Music 20–21
Spanish Nights ANAM Dudu Carmel Mahler Six Goldberg Variations Brahms Revelation: Brahms Revelation:
Symphony No.4 Favourite Concertos
Presented by Sydney Sydney Opera House presents Presented by Sydney Presented by Australian
Symphony Orchestra 5 August Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Presented by Sydney Presented by Sydney
2 – 4 August Standard tickets from $45* 8 – 11 August 12 August Symphony Orchestra Symphony Orchestra
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Standard tickets from $39* Standard tickets from $49* 22 – 25 August 29 August – 3 September
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Embark on a musical Philharmonic Orchestra, Experience the tragedy, solace Richard Tognetti and the ACO
travelogue featuring Falla’s Dudu Carmel, is joined by the and drama of Mahler’s Sixth are joined by Erin Helyard on The first of two programs The final program in
Nights in the Gardens of Spain, ANAM musicians in a dazzling Symphony when world class keyboard to bring you Bach’s in a Brahms mini festival, SSO’s Brahms mini-festival,
Julian Anderson’s brand new and daring performance as conductor Simone Young iconic Goldberg Variations. led by SSO Chief Conductor conducted by David
piano concerto and Debussy’s a part of the 2018 Crescendo returns to the SSO. As a foil for Premiering Bernard Labadie’s David Robertson. Brahms’s Robertson. In a rare treat,
festive Ibéria, where Spain series. Don’t miss this exciting the fervent intensity of Mahler, acclaimed string arrangement Fourth is his most expansive this concert features not
comes to life after sunset. concert featuring a program Young has invited longstanding of the work, this interpretation symphony and sits firmly one but two concertos: the
Come on a whirlwind tour of of Mozart, Jolivet and Berio. musical collaborator tenor offers illuminating insight into at the heart of the orchestral much-loved “Brahms Double”
symphonic impressions not Steve Davislim to perform one of the greatest pieces of repertoire. Hear Robertson for violin and cello, and the
to be missed. Britten’s spellbinding songs, music ever written. pair it with something brand mighty first piano concerto
Les Illuminations — as vivid new: a concerto composed with Ukrainian born
and opulent as the poetry especially for German cellist Alexander Gavrylyuk.
that inspired them. Alban Gerhardt by SSO Artist
in Residence Brett Dean.Classical Music 22–23
Sinfonia Flamenca ACO Collective Daniel Hope and Ashkenazy’s Tchaikovsky’s Croatian Rhapsody:
the Zurich Chamber Romeo and Juliet Cello favourites Maksim Mrvica
Presented by Sydney Sydney Opera House presents Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra 9 September Presented by Sydney Presented by Sydney Presented by Castiglione
6 – 8 September Standard tickets from $45* Sydney Opera House presents Symphony Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Arts & Culture
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Authentic flamenco tradition Orchestra’s acclaimed string
meets the Sydney Symphony ensemble, ACO Collective, Daniel Hope’s imagination Vladimir Ashkenazy returns to Of all the string instruments, Best selling crossover
Orchestra. Guitarist Juan will perform an exquisite and intelligence leads the conduct a romantic program, the cello is closest to the pianist Maksim Mrvica’s live
Carmona and his troupe of program celebrating Bach, intrepid and versatile Zurich inspired by the greatest expression of the human performance showcases
fellow artists – guitars, double Vivaldi, Corelli and more in Chamber Orchestra in an love story of all time. Catch voice. Of all the composers, classical music reimagined
bass, flute, percussion, singer this exciting performance as astonishing performance of Arabella Steinbacher bringing Tchaikovsky speaks directly with electronic elements,
and dancer – bring the passion a part of the 2018 Crescendo well-loved classics. Featuring her confident virtuosity and to the heart. In this concert combining strong personal
and flair of flamenco to chamber series. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, gorgeous tone to Bruch’s first they come together in the style and rock star charisma.
Sydney Opera House. Join us alongside Mendelssohn, violin concerto. captivating and elegant
for an evening of rich sounds Elgar and more, don’t miss this Rococo Variations. Capture
and dazzling musicianship. exclusive Sydney performance. renowned conductor
Vladimir Ashkenazy lead this
all-Romantic program, also
featuring Strauss’s dramatic
Symphonia Domestica.Cabaret Theatre 24–25
The Divine Miss Bette The Long Accidental Death
Forgotten Dream of an Anarchist
Presented by Neil Gooding
Productions & Tenacious C Presented by Presented by
23 – 26 August Sydney Theatre Company Sydney Theatre Company
All tickets $69* 23 July – 25 August 10 September – 27 October
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Be mesmerised by award
winning stage sensation, This stunning new Australian Think the current political
Catherine Alcorn in her drama has attracted a star- climate is farcical? Try this:
hilarious portrayal of Bette studded cast and creative the classic satire of corruption,
Midler when she channels team including director Neil madmen and mistaken identity
the People’s Diva through Armfield and actor Wayne rebooted for the 21st century.
classics including ‘Delta Dawn’, Blair. Evoking our windswept In a first for this play, director
‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’ and coast and reaching into far Sarah Giles has amped up
‘The Rose’ in this thoroughly corners of the world, this the energy with an all-female
rapturous performance. monumental epic tells a cast led by some of the
moving, captivating family country’s funniest comedians
story that will capture your including Caroline Brazier
mind and your heart. (ABC’s Rake, STC’s Dinner)
and Helpmann Award winner
Amber McMahon.Theatre 26–27
The Misanthrope Horror
Presented by Sydney Opera House presents
Bell Shakespeare 29 August – 2 September
28 August – 28 September Standard tickets from $59.90*
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Enter a waking nightmare,
Who you love is not a choice, played out live before your
and hypocrisy is often eyes. In this darkly theatrical
unavoidable. See Danielle tribute to the horror movie
Cormack (Rake, Wentworth) genre, powerful illusions and
star as a woman who physical theatre will immerse
rejects false flattery, living you in a tale guaranteed to
in a fabulous society laden make you shiver.
with insincerity. Molière
– one of the greatest masters
of comedy – has created a
glorious satire of polite society.UnWrapped 28–29
Split Ich Nibber Dibber
Sydney Opera House presents Sydney Opera House presents
8 – 12 August 15 – 19 August
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Two dancers – one clothed, From piercings and parties
one naked – move in stunning to marriage and motherhood,
synchronicity to create a celebrate a lifetime of
mesmerising performance friendship in this hilarious new
in this rare and intimate work theatre work by acclaimed
from one of Australia’s most performance trio, post.
fearless dance companies, Zoë Coombs Marr, Nat Rose
Lucy Guerin Inc. and Mish Grigor star in this
embarrassing, hysterical
and oh so nostalgic night
of fiercely intelligent and
entertaining theatre.
Sense it, feel it: Artists Mojo Juju:
on climate change Native Tongue
Sydney Opera House presents Sydney Opera House presents
18 August 19 August
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Explore climate change
with no maps, charts or Australian singer-songwriter
diagrams. Join an afternoon and storyteller, Mojo Juju
of conversation, performance shares the stories behind the
and installation in this free songs of her upcoming album,
panel discussion between Native Tongue, in this raw
acclaimed Australian artists. and intimate performance.
Delve into each artist’s An album about self-discovery,
approach to exploring the this exclusive preview from
impact of climate change Mojo and her band is honest,
through physical and emotional and straight from
sensory experiences. the heart.Talks 30–31
Good Robot / Bad Robot An Evening with
Jane Fonda
Presented by
Sydney Opera House and Presented by Liberty Stage
UNSW Centre for Ideas 27 August
12 August Standard tickets from $99*
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This August, hear about the
We are heading into a world incredible life of one of the
where robots will be an most legendary actresses
increasingly important part and activists of our time, Jane
of our lives. If they can be Fonda, as she shares stories
everything from carers to about her life growing up in
warriors, what will this mean Hollywood royalty, her acting
for human lives? Explore their career and her activism.
impact on the future of work...
and the future of everything.Backstage Badu Gili 32–33
Evolving art:
The costumes of Dark Emu Free every day at
sunset and 7pm
Earlier this year, Bangarra Jennifer describes Bangarra’s Located on the Podium at the
Dance Theatre brought Bruce costumes as “evolving top of the Monumental Steps
Pascoe’s Dark Emu to life art pieces”. With every
at the Opera House. For the performance, ochre — the Badu Gili, meaning ‘water
season, costume designer earthy pigment dancers paint light’ in Gadigal language,
Jennifer Irwin created evolving their bodies with — inevitably celebrates the ancient stories
art pieces connected to country. rubs off on the costumes, the and rich contemporary culture
layers building over the course of Australia’s First Nations.
Jennifer Irwin has been of the season. The new seven minute
creating costumes for iteration features six First
Bangarra Dance Theatre since “I love the fact that what a Nations artists whose striking
the company’s very beginning, costume starts out at the artwork is projected onto
and has been collaborating beginning is often completely the Opera House’s eastern
with Stephen Page even longer. different at the end,” says Bennelong sail year-round.
The result of this extraordinary Jennifer, “but you still have
partnership is an entirely the bones of the original.”
unique costume aesthetic:
sculptural, richly textured, Incredible care goes into each painted — but Jennifer has
with a strong connection piece — they’re painstakingly been known to slash a skirt
to the land. handmade and often hand- in half if it inhibits movement.
“You can’t be precious,”
she says. “The number one
priority is that the dancers
have to dance.”
Dark Emu’s costumes
are driven by the work’s
exploration of earth and sky,
with a strong emphasis on
woven elements. Unlike 2017’s
Bennelong, there are no hero
roles or hero costumes —
the power comes from
massed ensembles. Jennifer
is primarily inspired by fabric.
“It was about finding the
essence of the feeling of land,
or wheat, or water,” she says.
“It was about finding a great
piece of fabric that can
represent a moth.”
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style, as you enjoy Australian- available in Korean friends and family before a
inspired cuisine at Opera Bar. and Japanese. Relish the uninterrupted views Indulge on meat, cheese show. Enjoy refreshing drinks
across Circular Quay and and wine from the Meat & from the premium beverage
Daniel Stewart’s new à la carte Cheese room, fresh seafood list and snack on the delicious
menu. Enjoy casual dining from the Raw Bar and a and convenient food options,
Sydney Opera House including children’s meals, or modern Australian menu whilst taking in some of the
Shop a grab-and-go option for pre- by Matt Moran. best views of Sydney Harbour.
theatre goers.
The Sydney Opera House Located on the Lower Concourse. Located in the Theatre Foyers and
Shop offers a wide range of Located under the Colonnade on the opens 90 minutes before a show.
Sydney Opera House inspired Western Broadwalk and inside the
Western Foyers.
gifts and souvenirs including
the new Utzon Collection and
Bausele Watch range. Items
such as the embossed Minskat
leather pouch, premium
quality stationery, and the
iconic Sydney Opera House
Lego set are all perfect gifts
to take home or send to
loved ones.
Located at the Welcome Centre and
Entry Foyer. Now available online at
sydneyoperahouseshop.comGet Around Thanks
Sydney Opera House
is proudly owned by
Getting here the NSW Government
Joan Sutherland Theatre
Public transport Concert Hall
Sydney Opera House
is situated close to the Principal Partner
public transport hub Theatre
Theatre
Bar
Entrance to
of Circular Quay. We Goldie’s Music Hall
Bar
recommend that you Drama
Theatre
use public transport Badu Gili
WESTERN FOYERS
wherever possible. The Studio
Playhouse UPPER LEVEL
Portside Sydney Bennelong Access to
Western Foyer Box Office MAIN BOX OFFICE
Car Utzon Room
Souvenir Photo Desk
Wilson Parking is a Sydney Opera House Shop
The Lounge enabled
public car park serving by Samsung
Sydney Opera House GROUND LEVEL
Major Partners
and Circular Quay Public lift to
Access to
MAIN BOX OFFICE
visitors. Open 24 hours, all venues
WELCOME CENTRE
Guided Tours
Concert Hall
7 days a week. Tour meeting point
Sydney Opera House Shop
Joan Sutherland Theatre
Utzon Room
Stage Door
Opera Kitchen Forecourt
Public lift
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking
spaces are available LOWER LEVEL
at Wilson Parking for
Stairs down to lower level
RMS Mobility Parking for access to
Sydney Opera House Shop
Permit holders. Restaurants, cafes and bars Partners
Car spaces on Level Public lift
ATM
6 also have direct
wheelchair access
to lifts. Opera Bar
When you arrive
Car Park access
All ticketholders must
present their bags and Media Partners
personal belongings Car Park
access
for visual inspection by
Sydney Opera House
security staff before To Circular Quay
Shops, Trains & Buses,
Museum of Contemporary Art,
entering the venue as Royal Botanic Garden,
Museum of Sydney
a safety precaution and Art Gallery of NSW
and condition of entry.
Find out more at
sydneyoperahouse.com/visitThe Fatherhood Effect: Aussie
Dads sharing parental leave
featuring the internationally
acclaimed Swedish Dads exhibition
Ross Yabsley, 33, Banker, Westpac
On leave with Charlie for two months
Free Photographic Exhibition Proudly supported by Sydney Opera House Major Partner Westpac
in collaboration with Parents At Work and Team Sweden
Sydney Opera House
Western Broadwalk
23rd—30th August 2018
In celebration of Father’s Day
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