DIVAS Bernadette Robinson
3 - 20 August 2023
In the Playhouse
Contemporary Music
Following her hit solo shows Songs for Nobodies and Pennsylvania Avenue, Bernadette Robinson performs the iconic songs of 10 remarkable divas.
Date |
Time |
Thursday 3 August 2023 |
7.45pm |
Friday 4 August 2023 |
7.45pm |
Saturday 5 August 2023 |
2.15pm |
Saturday 5 August 2023 |
7.45pm |
Sunday 6 August 2023 |
1.15pm |
Sunday 6 August 2023 |
5.15pm |
Tuesday 8 August |
6pm |
Wednesday 9 August 2023 |
7:15pm |
Thursday 10 August 2023 |
7:45pm |
Friday 11 August 2023 |
7:45pm |
Saturday 12 August 2023 |
2:15pm |
Saturday 12 August 2023 |
7:45pm |
Sunday 13 August 2023 |
5:15pm |
Wednesday 16 August 2023 |
2:00pm |
Thursday 17 August 2023 |
7:45pm |
Friday 18 August 2023 |
7:45pm |
Saturday 19 August 2023 |
2:15pm |
Saturday 19 August 2023 |
7:45pm |
Sunday 20 August 2023 |
1:15pm |
All remaining performances
Ticket |
Price |
Standard |
|
All tickets |
$79 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
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Run time
This show runs for 90 minutes.
No interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
Content
Performance contains strong language and adult themes.
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Seating map
Ten Divas for the price of one!
Bernadette Robinson’s critically acclaimed and rare vocal gifts ensure sheer virtuosity and accuracy inhabit every song in this emotionally fuelled concert. A full-on journey through the repertoire of the ten greatest divas.
From Bassey to Streisand, Winehouse to Parton, Garland and Piaf, Robinson showcases their most famous songs. Her audacious vocal impressions of the divas illuminate this production, she literally lights up the stage when she sings. Backed with a superbly talented cast of musicians and directed by Simon Phillips the presentation is flawless.
Performance contains strong language and adult themes.
Presented by Duet Productions

Programme
Kate Bush
Wow
Wuthering Heights
Running Up That Hill
Shirley Bassey
Diamonds are Forever
This is my Life
Karen Carpenter
We've Only Just Begun
Rainy Days and Mondays
Edith Piaf
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
La Vie En Rose
La Belle Histoire D'amour
Dolly Parton
Jolene
Dumb Blonde
I Will Always Love You
Miley Cyrus
Wrecking Ball
We Can't Stop X Where Is My Mind
Flowers
Barbra Streisand
The Way We Were
I'm The Greatest Star
Being Alive
Maria Callas
Cadenza
Una Voce Poco Fa
Vissi D'arte
Amy Winehouse
Back to Black
Rehab
You Know I'm No Good
Judy Garland
Over The Rainbow
The Man That Got Away
There's No Business, Like Show Business
Other information
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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.
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Please contact Box Office on 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend because you are unwell, or have been in contact with someone displaying COVID-19 symptoms, the Opera House has introduced flexible ticketing options to help you.
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. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available for you to enjoy.
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.
An interview with Bernadette
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