Labyrinth 40th Anniversary

  • Cinema
  • Kids & Families
  • Playhouse
  • Run time: 101 minutes Subject to change
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School Holiday Family Flicks

United Kingdom | 1986 | English | Fantasy/Family | PG

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the classic cult movie, adored by all ages, in a sparkling 4k restoration. Visionary filmmaker Jim Henson (The Muppets, The Dark Crystal) comes the unforgettable fantasy of a 16-year-old girl (Jennifer Connelly) who's been given only 13 hours to traverse a dangerous and wonderful labyrinth to rescue her baby brother after her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King, played by the iconic David Bowie.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Event details

A warm, weird and wildly creative coming-of-age fable … a wholly unique dark fairy tale that enchants from start to finish

Radio Times

A fabulous fantasy from the godfather of modern puppetry Jim Henson

Empire

Calling on Alice In Wonderland and The Wizard Of Oz, Labyrinth drags fairytales kicking and screaming into the modern day

Total Film

Cast and Credits

Director Jim Henson
Screenplay Terry Jones
Story Dennis Lee and Jim Henson

Cast 
David Bowie
Jennifer Connelly

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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