Live Journalism Annabel Crabb, Rachael Cusick, Richard Flanagan and Ange Lavoipierre

28 September 2025

Talks and Ideas

Leave your earbuds at home and experience reporting reimagined. Four stories commissioned by Curious, performed live with immersive sound design. A rare fusion of journalism, craft and the power of sound.

The sound of stories breaking big and small

For one night only, the Sydney Opera House becomes a live newsroom, where crafted reporting meets audio performance. Four original works take you from the waters off Port Lincoln to the inner sanctum of Sydney’s psychic circles, all to satisfy your curiosity. Four curious minds. Four original pieces. Each in a different format.

The Dispatch: Rachael Cusick takes us on a journey through the evolution of the iconic great white shark, perhaps Earth’s most remarkable survivor.

The Interview: Annabel Crabb hosts an exclusive interview.

The Essay: A new essay from Richard Flanagan, the Booker Prize-winning author of The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

The Radio Doco: Ange Lavoipierre introduces us to Sydney’s most highly regarded tarot readers, psychics and the clients who entrust their lives to the prognostications of complete strangers.

You’ve never experienced journalism quite like this.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Concept
Douglas McGray

Executive Producer
Mike Williams

Sound
Timothy Nicastri

Curious is grateful for permission for Rachael Cusick to use material prepared for Radiolab’s Swimming With Shadows series.

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