Frame Shift 2026 Short Films from Accessible Arts
Groundbreaking films by artists with disability
Event details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 3 December 2026 | 6:00pm |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $30 |
| Adaptive Seating* | $30 |
| Concession | $26 |
| Ticket + Drink | |
| Standard | $39** |
| Concession | $36** |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
*For more information, go to Accessibility below.
**Includes one standard ticket plus one drink redeemable on the day of the event from the Western Foyers Bar. Drink options include one glass of house red or white wine, prosecco, house beer or soft drink.
The Ticket + Drink entitles a patron to one standard entry to the film screening plus one drink. Drink options include one glass of house red or white wine, prosecco, house beer or soft drink. Red wine must be consumed prior to entering the theatre.
Redeem your drink prior to the film start time. The voucher must be redeemed on the same day as the film screening date displayed on your ticket. The drink voucher is only redeemable at the bar located in the Sydney Opera House Western Foyers. For further information please contact the Box Office: +61 2 9250 7777.
Alcoholic beverages are subject to the NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Act.
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
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Seating Information
Standard Single Seat (with arm rests)
Width - 450mm
Depth - 440mm
Price: $30
Adaptive Seating (arm rests retracted)
Width - 1030mm
Depth - 440mm
Price: $30
To book adaptive seating contact Box Office.
Auslan Interpreted. Experienced Auslan interpreters will translate in-theatre speech prior to screening.
Captioned. Captions that display dialogue and describe other relevant sounds will be visible on screen.
Audio Described. Recorded audio that describes the visible parts of the films delivered via a FM receiver with headset (3.5mm headset jack connection) provided by staff prior to entry.
Wheelchair Accessible
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in our theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office.
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House
These films are unclassified 15+ recommended for mature audiences.
Content may be challenging or triggering for some viewers. The films contain themes of death, grief, discrimination, and ableism. They also include brief non-sexual partial nudity, use of identity-based reclaimed slurs, repetitive high-pitched ringing, contrasting lighting, and loud or intense audio.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Program
The Tunnel - Bria McCarthy, 2026
Trapeze - Jeremy Lowrenčev, 2026
The Future is our lover, with the sun in our eyes - Kieran Hugues Butler, 2026
Seeing Silence - Angie Goto, Dr Vivienne Linsley and Ross Symington, 2025
Flight Risk - Mohammad Awad Orrell, 2026
Some Kind of Blue - Rae Choi, 2025
Neuromance - Kyle Goldfinch and Brodie Pyke, 2024
Vader and Scorpio: Fighting Their Way to Friendship - Mathew Calandra and Studio A, 2023
Vote for Meagan - Meagan Pelham and Studio A, 2024
Kaya Boodjar - Patrick Carter, Kelton Pell and Sam Fox, 2024
About Accessible Arts
Accessible Arts is the peak arts and disability organisation in NSW.
For 40 years, Accessible Arts has advanced the rights of, and opportunities for, people with disability or who are d/Deaf to develop and sustain professional careers in the arts and have equitable access to arts, culture and screen across NSW through a multitude of disability-led programs, services and partnerships.
Attending this event
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a 7-10 minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
In accordance with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves. Cloaking facilities will be open 60 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 60 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. However it is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly to minimise contact and queuing. Any bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will need to be checked into the Cloak Room.
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events.
Please contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend.
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
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Location and access
Studio
The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.