L’Hôtel
Join us in the lobby of an opulent hotel for an immersive evening of French finery and food, dripping in old world glamour. Discard any previous notions of burlesque, circus and cabaret, because this hotel’s sensuous staff are much more than they seem…
Leave your inhibitions at the door for a dally with debauchery that rewards the risque. Your reservation awaits for a theatrical tryst with temptation.
BEST AVAILABLE SEATS FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER
In the Studio | View Seating Map | Sydney Opera House Presents | Cabaret
COVID-19 safety information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We encourage you to wear a mask in indoor settings or when physical distancing can’t be maintained, and please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
Pre-sale and on-sale information
Pre-sale timings:
- Insider Member Priority – 8am, Wednesday 15 June
- What’s On e-newsletter pre-sale – 9am, Wednesday 15 June
General public on sale 9am, Friday 17 June
Season runs between Wednesday 12 October to Sunday 13 November, 2022
Wednesday 12 October 7pm - Preview Performance
Thursday 13 October 7:30pm
Friday 14 October 6pm
Friday 14 October 8:30pm
Saturday 15 October 6pm
Saturday 15 October 8:30pm
Sunday 16 October 7pm
Tuesday 18 October 7:30pm
Wednesday 19 October 7pm
Thu 20 October 7pm
Friday 21 October 6pm
Friday 21 October 8:30pm
Saturday 22 October 6pm
Saturday 22 October 8:30pm
Sunday 23 October 7pm
Tuesday 25 October 7:30pm
Wednesday 26 October 7pm
Thu 27 October 7pm
Friday 28 October 6pm
Friday 28 October 8:30pm
Saturday 29 October 6pm
Saturday 29 October 8:30pm
Sunday 30 October 7pm
Tuesday 1 November 7:30pm
Wednesday 2 November 7:30pm
Thu 3 November 7:30pm
Friday 4 November 6pm
Friday 4 November 8:30pm
Saturday 5 November 6pm
Saturday 5 November 8:30pm
Sunday 6 November 7pm
Tuesday 8 November 7:30pm
Wednesday 9 November 7:30pm
Thu 10 November 7:30pm
Friday 11 November 6pm - BEST AVAILABLILITY
Friday 11 November 8:30pm - BEST AVAILABLILITY
Saturday 12 November 6pm
Saturday 12 November 8:30pm
Sunday 13 November 7pm
Standard tickets from $89.00 | $8.50 Booking Fee applies per transaction
Sunday - Thursday Performances
| Ticket | Description & Price |
|---|---|
| Le Salon | Lobby seating includes complimentary glass of G.H.Mumm champagne on arrival, French cheese board, an Éclair for dessert and table service |
| Premium | $165 |
| Le Voyeur | Mezzanine seating, table service not available |
| B Reserve | $89 |
Friday & Saturday Performances
| Ticket | Description & Price |
|---|---|
| Le Salon | Lobby seating includes complimentary glass of G.H.Mumm champagne on arrival, French cheese board, an Éclair for dessert and table service |
| Premium | $175 |
| Le Voyeur | Mezzanine seating, table service not available |
| B Reserve | $99 |
Preview Performance, Wednesday 12 October
| Ticket | Description & Price |
|---|---|
| Le Salon | Lobby seating includes complimentary glass of G.H.Mumm champagne on arrival, French cheese board, an Éclair for dessert and table service |
| Premium | $75 |
| Le Voyeur | Mezzanine seating, table service not available |
| B Reserve | $45 |
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
Authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below.
The duration of this performance is 80 minutes
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Recommended for ages 18+
This performance is recommended for ages 18+. It contains adult themes, nudity and haze effects.
The Paris of your dreams is open for check-in
Welcome to L’Hôtel lobby–the glamorous threshold of Paris’ most opulent accommodation. Allow the concierge to check you in, and the maître d'hôtel to escort you to your table, set ready for service with crisp linen and silver. The show’s about to begin.
Top up your glass as the action unfolds around you. Graze on cheese, breadbaskets and butter as cuisine becomes part of the choreography, and peek behind the closed doors to meet the cast of characters who call L’Hôtel home – a crème de la crème of performers from the world of cabaret, burlesque and circus. Starring Brendan Maclean, Caroline Nin and Masha Terentieva, L’Hotel is a triumph from director Craig Ilott and co-creator Stuart Couzens.
L’Hôtel is where live performance merges with food, fashion and design. Take Le Salon tickets for a table in the middle of the action, and sample a sumptuous selection of nibbles and complimentary champagne. If you’d prefer to observe from the safety of the mezzanine, become a Le Voyeur of the action–with or without a vintage monocle. Guests are invited to arrive dressed for the occasion in their finest black-tie couture.
The Paris of your imagining awaits you at L’Hôtel. Check in early, and we know you’ll enjoy your stay–because it’s time to play.
Commissioned by Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Presented by Sydney Opera House.
Dinner and a show...
The immersive L’Hôtel experience extends all the way to the candelit cuisine, and the choreographed servers who become part of the performance.
Choose between two types of tickets. A Le Salon ticket unlocks access to the lobby. Sit amongst the action as the show unfolds around you, and enjoy a complimentary glass of G.H.Mumm champagne on arrival, a French cheese board, and an Éclair for dessert.
If you prefer to watch, your Le Voyeur ticket seats you on the balcony, where you can order nibbles and drinks via our add-on menu.
Vegan and gluten-free options available upon request.
“Luxurious and lascivious in equal and generous measure"
Adelaide Now
“Step out of the chilly into a steamy French night at L’Hotel"
In Daily
Make the most of your experience...
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Le Salon Ticket
Take your seat in the L’Hotel Lobby, sitting amongst the action with a glass of G.H. Mumm champagne on arrival, a French cheese board, and an Éclair for dessert.
Le Voyeur Ticket
Observe all the action from above, with a Le Voyeur balcony ticket, and pre-purchase your drinks and nibbles from our add-on menu.
Venue Information
Performances are being sold to 100% capacity in line with the NSW Public Health Order. This includes all shows in the Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Studio, Playhouse, Drama Theatre, Utzon Room and Forecourt. Please note that you will be seated directly alongside other ticketholders.
Our 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. Please remember to maintain physical distancing whilst consuming drinks in our foyers.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram 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). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer consistent with COVID-safe rules.
Transport options
- The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see their website for details.
- Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel and COVID-19 safety measures. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six min walk to the Opera House.
Frequently Asked Questions - L’Hôtel
What does my ticket include?
Your Le Salon ticket includes:
• 90-minute performance
• 1 x glass of G.H.Mumm champagne on arrival
• French cheese board and accompaniments
• French Éclair
· Table service
Your Le Voyeur ticket includes:
· 90-minute performance
· Mezzanine seating
· Nibbles and champagne available for purchase from the bar
Should I eat before or after coming to the show?
While the French cheese board will be of a generous size, the included food offering at L’Hôtel is not designed to be a full dinner so we would suggest having a substantial meal either before or after your experience.
What should I expect when I arrive?
Once the house is open, for our Le Salon guests, you will receive a glass of French champagne as you are escorted to your table. There you will find a French cheese board you can graze on as you witness the hustle and bustle of L’Hôtel. For our Le Voyeur ticketholders, you can expect to be shown to your seat, and choose from a menu of nibbles and drinks at our bar.
What happens if I'm running late?
Due to the immersive nature of this show and movement in the venue, ticketholders who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the performance may be unable to enter.
The Front of House team will use their discretion to admit latecomers if and when it is possible. To minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, latecomers may be seated in a latecomer’s seat rather than their allocated seat.
Will audience members be expected to participate in the show?
L’Hôtel is an immersive experience that will leave you feeling well and truly a part of the night’s events, however there isn’t any specific audience participation.
Can I purchase drinks during the show?
Satisfy your hunger at one of the many restaurants and bars here at the Opera House. Our restaurants offer everything from casual snacks to award-winning fine dining. Find what you’re after, see our Restaurants
What do I wear?
L’Hôtel is a premium experience, so it is a black-tie event. We want you to get into the spirit and come donning your finest couture!
What safety measures have you implemented?
Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of everyone on site, and we are closely following NSW Health guidelines and advice. The Sydney Opera House is registered as a COVID Safe business with the NSW Government. For detailed information about our COVID-19 safety measures and what’s required of you when visiting, please see our plan your visit page.
What am I required to do as an audience member?
Face masks are strongly recommended for all patrons while inside our theatres and foyers, including during the performance. Please bring your own mask.
As you move around the Opera House, practise physical distancing (1.5 metres whenever possible) and follow the guidance provided by our staff and signage.
Within venues, always take your allocated seat.
For detailed information about our COVID-19 safety measures and what’s required of you, please see our plan your visit page.
Do I need to be vaccinated to visit the Sydney Opera House?
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Am I required to wear a mask?
Face masks are strongly recommended for all patrons while inside our theatres and foyers, including during the performance. Please bring your own mask.
How are you managing contact tracing?
Contact information is required when making a booking with us and upon arrival at the Opera House, as set out in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events and our Customer Privacy Statement.
As the ticket purchaser, you are responsible for recording the contact details of your guests. Contact information will only be used for the purposes of contact tracing, if required, and will be deleted at least 28 days after your event.
Frequently Asked Questions - Performance and Venue
What time do I need to arrive before the event?
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 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
Due to the immersive nature of this show and movement in the venue, ticketholders who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the performance may be unable to enter.
The Front of House team will use their discretion to admit latecomers if and when it is possible. To minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, latecomers may be seated in a latecomer’s seat rather than their allocated seat.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
Will there be bag checks, and is cloaking available?
In accordance with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves. Cloaking facilities will be open 60 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. However it is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly to minimise contact and queuing. Any bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will need to be checked into the Cloak Room.
Who are the authorised ticket sellers for this event?
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. RESALE RESTRICTION APPLIES. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events.
What if I can't attend my performance?
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, find out more information here.
Will there be food and beverages available for purchase in the venue?
Foyers will be open 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 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.
Can I smoke at the Opera House?
- The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House will become a smoke-free site from Saturday 1 January 2022.
- By becoming a smoke-free site, the Opera House seeks to reduce exposure to harmful second-hand smoke, as well as minimise the impact of smoking on the environment, including litter and pollution of the surrounding marine environment.