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Sydney Opera House Open Day
Sunday 25 October
FREE EVENT
Sydney Opera House is throwing open the doors and welcomes you to explore inside.
Whether you’re a Sydney-sider or a visitor you can probably draw the famous sails with your eyes closed… but do you know what the inside looks like?
Come inside and discover what really goes on under the white sails. Walk in the footsteps of the famous, see behind the scenes and discover how the House creates over 2,500 performances and events each year.
Go on a journey of discovery into the building, winding your way through the grand theatres, the hub of rehearsal and dressing rooms and technical and production offices. Discover how sound, lighting and sets are used to create a dramatic effect and learn about the types of things you can see and do everyday at the House. Every nook and cranny tells a story of the past 50 years: the people who have performed, the people who have visited and the vision of its creator, Jørn Utzon.
There’ll be action inside and outside - with street entertainers, DJs, Trent Parke’s photography exhibition and a big-screen on the Forecourt. Plus, plenty of opportunity for a delicious lunch or a picnic by the harbour - make sure you check out the Food & Wine Fair on the Northern Broadwalk.
DISCOVER...
Opera Theatre & Concert Hall: Walking up the stairs to the intimate Utzon Room you’ll get a birds-eye-view of Fort Denison, before exiting through the back door and entering the grand theatres. Highlights include seeing stage sets up-close, peeking into the Orchestra Pit and listening to the Grand Organ play in the Concert Hall. You can even have your picture taken on the stage next to the grand piano! Duration: 35 minutes. Up to 200 steps.
Behind the Scenes: Entering via Stage door you’ll go deep into the backstage areas of the House to places usually reserved for cast & crew. Highlights include the impressive scenery dock, backstage of the Drama Theatre, administration areas with amazing views of the harbour, main rehearsal room where you’ll witness ballet dancers in rehearsal, finishing in the famous ‘green room’ – the place where the stars hang out. Duration: 30 minutes. Up to 90 steps.
The Studio, Playhouse and Drama Theatre: Entering the newly renovated Western Foyer area you will weave your way in and out of the theatres, into the audience and behind the curtains. Highlights include watching circus performers rehearsing in The Studio, discovering how visual effects are achieved with lighting in the Playhouse, and learning how sound and audio effects are created in the Drama Theatre. Duration: 20 minutes.
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN*
With so many great prizes to be won, Sunday 25 October could be your lucky day. Enter our MAJOR PRIZE on the day which could see you welcoming in the New Year in style. Up for grabs - 2 tickets to Sydney Opera House’s exclusive New Years Eve party. Enjoying one of the best views of the fireworks over Sydney Harbour it will be a night that you will never forget!
And NAB’s Lucky Star Wheel will be stationed on the Forecourt, giving you the chance to take home one of hundreds of giveaways!
PLEASE NOTE: Our special offers have now closed. But please come down on Sunday to our free event. Entry between 10am - 4pm. Pick up your free pocket guide and show bag at the main entrance.
Welcome to your house – where imagination takes you.
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* Terms and Conditions apply: sydneyoperahouse.com/terms. Entries open 25 - 30 Oct. Entrant must be over 18 years of age. Authorsied under NSW LTPS/09/09630.
** By registering you are indicating your interest in receiving Open Day news and special coupons to be redeemed on 25 October 2009. Registration is not compulsory to attend.