Digital Season
Tune in weekly from Thursday to Sunday for live broadcasts, archival footage, and premieres.
8pm Thursday, July 9th AEST – Film
Autopsy on a Dream
Recently rediscovered and restored, this BBC documentary is as extraordinary as its provocative subject matter, the dramatic story of the building of the Sydney Opera House, culminating in Utzon’s departure from the project.
8pm Friday, July 10th AEST – First Nations
DOBBY (Premiere)
Rhyan Clapham, aka DOBBY, combines cultural stories and experiences to create rap that is powerful, contagious and unforgettable. Don't miss an electrifying performance from a proud Filipino and Aboriginal musician.
8pm Saturday, July 11th AEST – Musical Theatre
Let's Go on With the Show (Live)
Calling all music theatre fans - join us for Let’s Go On With The Show, an entertainment extravaganza and very special appeal supporting the Actors Benevolent Fund.
8pm Sunday, July 12th AEST – Comedy
Humour Us: Nikki Britton & Sam Taunton (Premiere)
Lockdown woes, memories of 'before-time' frivolity, and a sneaky vaccine reveal? Get ready for an evening of good laughs and great comics as two of Australia's favourite fresh comedians join forces for an exclusive double header.
8pm Saturday, July 25th AEST – Contemporary Music
Gordi (Live)
Gordi makes her Opera House debut with her official international album launch show in a special one-off performance streamed live from the Joan Sutherland Theatre.
Articles
Long reads, interviews, essays, guides
Preserving the Grand Organ
Each of the 10,244 pipes will be cleaned by hand – it’s a tricky job.
50 years of posters from the Sydney Opera House
For the first time, the Opera House opens its performance posters archives, revealing some hidden gems and forgotten moments.
Trials of Wisdom: A Virtual Escape Room
In this one-of-a-kind online escape room, you need four passwords to earn your freedom.
Videos
Full performance recordings, festival talks, archival footage and more
Date Night: Jack and Judy
With the world in lockdown - the weekly date night seemed to fly out the window!
But thanks to the help of our Partners Mastercard® and Champagne Perrier-Jouët, Sydney Opera House was able to give away the ultimate stay-at-home date.
Couch Critics
Arts and analysis from your armchair. With our Digital Season, you don’t need a monocle, crisp suit or a cravat to be a critic - all you need is your couch and a computer.
Watch H.E.R perform 'Focus'
The trap soul heartbreaker performs her smooth hit 'Focus' from her Australian debut at Vivid LIVE 2018 in a masterclass of steamy modern soul.
Podcasts & Playlists
Talks, conversations, love lists and inspiring ideas
'Music for... Pride, Power & Protest' by DOBBY
“A small sample of our abundant blak excellence” courtesy of Indigenous rapper and drummer DOBBY.
Australia Genocide at ANTIDOTE 2019 - Ideas at the House
Hear this essential discussion on how Australians must confront the bloodshed and dispossession of our colonial past in order to build a united future, free of systemic racism and entrenched inequality.
Letters to Cook
A new miniseries from Deadly Voices from the House. Three searing letters from First Nations artists asking: if Captain Cook were alive today, what would you say to him?
After digital content for the kids?
Try our brand new page for the kids! Experience the Sydney Opera House from your home with our range of digital content and hands on activities created especially to inspire young minds.
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From Our House to Yours
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