Rosie O’Donnell: Common Knowledge

  • Comedy
  • Talks and Ideas
  • Theatre
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time - 75 minutes
  • Seating map

Rosie O’Donnell performing COMMON KNOWLEDGE in Sydney!

The eleven-time Emmy and Tony Award winner, known for her legendary career in film, television and stage, brings her highly anticipated debut show to Australia direct from sell out shows in Ireland and Edinburgh.

Join Rosie as she reflects on her life in the present, including performing in Australia for the first time, why she moved to Ireland from the USA, and how that shift has shaped her future. With her signature blend of heart, humour and honesty, expect a night of laughter and reflection from a truly unique voice sharing her opinions on subjects that matter most – here and now.

Produced by Liza McLean for Tinderbox Productions in association with Tricia Paoluccio

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A simply magical evening…..She conducts the tempo and tone of this show like a maestro.

The Herald

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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

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are 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).

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