Noël Coward’s
Blithe Spirit
Directed By Paige Rattray
Ghostly, glamorous and more than a little mischievous, a spectacular cast of comedy legends is bringing this wicked and witty classic back to life.
In the Drama Theatre | Sydney Theatre Company | Theatre
COVID-safe and event information
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Opera House is our priority. When you return to the Opera House, you will notice some important changes that have been implemented to keep the community safe, which are regularly reviewed and updated in consideration of the Public Health Order prevailing at the time. Please follow our conditions of entry at all times:
- 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; and
- Within venues, always take your allocated seat.
Please refer to our updated General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events for detailed information about our ticketing policies. These conditions may change between the time of purchase and the event date. Ticketholders will be contacted directly regarding any changes to their event.
Please check our plan your visit page prior to attending the Opera House for the most up-to-date information.
Pre-sale and on-sale information
Pre-sale timings:
- Insider Member Priority Tuesday 14 December 2021
General public on sale Thursday 16 December 2021
Season runs between Monday 21 March and Saturday 14 May 2022
Monday 21 March, 7.30pm Preview
Tuesday 22 March, 7.30pm Preview
Wednesday 23 March, 7.30pm Preview
Thursday 24 March, 7.30pm Preview
Friday 25 March, 7.30pm Opening Night
Saturday 26 March, 7.30pm
Monday 28 March, 6.30pm
Tuesda, 29 March, 6.30pm
Wednesday 30 March, 1.00pm
Wednesday 30 March, 7.30pm
Thursday 31 March, 7.30pm
Friday 1 April, 7.30pm
Saturday 2 April, 1.30pm
Saturday 2 April, 7.30pm
Monday 4 April, 6.30pm
Tuesday 5 April, 6.30pm
Wednesday 6 April, 7.30pm
Thursday 7 April, 7.30pm
Friday 8 April, 7.30pm
Saturday 9 April, 1.30pm
Saturday 9 April, 7.30pm
Monday 11 April, 6.30pm
Tuesday 12 April, 6.30pm
Wednesday 13 April, 1.00pm
Wednesday 13 April, 7.30pm
Thursday 14 April, 7.30pm
Saturday 16 April, 1.30pm
Saturday 16 April, 7.30pm
Monday 18 April, 6.30pm
Tuesday 19 April, 6.30pm - Audio Described
Wednesday 20 April, 7.30pm
Thursday 21 April, 7.30pm
Friday 22 April, 7.30pm
Saturday 23 April, 1.30pm - Audio Described
Saturday 23 April, 7.30pm
Monday 25 April, 6.30pm
Tuesday 26 April, 6.30pm - Captioned
Wednesday 27 April, 7.30pm
Thursday 28 April, 7.30pm
Friday 29 April, 7.30pm
Saturday 30 April, 1.30pm - Captioned
Saturday 30 April, 7.30pm
Monday 2 May, 6.30pm
Tuesday 3 May, 6.30pm
Wednesday 4 May, 7.30pm
Thursday 5 May, 7.30pm
Friday 6 May, 7.30pm
Saturday 7 May, 1.30pm
Saturday 7 May, 7.30pm
Monday 9 May, 6.30pm
Tuesday 10 May, 6.30pm
Wednesday 11 May, 7.30pm
Thursday 12 May, 7.30pm - AUSLAN Interpreted
Friday 13 May, 7.30pm
Saturday 14 May, 1.30pm
Saturday 14 May, 7.30pm
Standard tickets from $104.00 | $8.50 Booking Fee applies per transaction
Previews:
Ticket | Description & price |
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Standard | All Tickets |
A Reserve | $54 |
B Reserve | N/A |
Friday to Saturday performances (excluding Previews):
Ticket | Description & price |
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Standard | All Tickets |
A Reserve | $109 |
B Reserve | $104 |
Monday to Thursday performances (excluding Previews):
Ticket | Description & price |
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Standard | |
A Reserve | $104 |
B Reserve | $99 |
Seniors | Senior card holders (Aust. only) |
A Reserve | $99 |
B Reserve | $99 |
Pensioner | Pension card holders (Aust. only) |
A Reserve | $78 |
B Reserve | $78 |
Students | Student card holders (Aust. only) |
A Reserve | $78 |
B Reserve | $78 |
Under 30 | Under 30 at the time of the performance. ID required |
A Reserve | $54 |
B Reserve | $54 |
Groups 10+ | Please call +61 2 9250 7700 for more information |
A Reserve | $94 |
B Reserve | $89 |
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. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 year/s of age or older must hold a valid ticket.
The authorised agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House and Sydney Theatre Company. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below.
This show runs for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (including interval)
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
In English | Wheelchair accessible and audio loop available | No language barrier | Captioned, AUSLAN Interpreted and Audio Described Performances available
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Audio Described Performances
Tue 19 Apr, 6.30pm
Sat 23 Apr, 1.30pm
Captioned performances
Tue 26 Apr, 6.30pm
Sat 30 Apr, 1.30pm
Auslan Interpreted Performances
Thu 12 May, 7:30pm
Accessible performance bookings should be made through the Sydney Theatre Company. Please call Sydney Theatre Company on +61 2 9250 1777 or email boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au
Till death do us part?
International drag sensation Courtney Act joins a spectacular cast of Australian comedy legends to bring this wicked and witty classic back to life.
Australian stage and screen star Matt Day (The Deep Blue Sea) plays Charles Condomine, a novelist who’s recently married his second wife Ruth, after the tragic death of his first, Elvira (played by Act). In the hopes of gathering some material for his new book, Charles invites eccentric medium (see: crackpot) Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a seance. The couple and their droll friends expect a lark, and perhaps a few cheap scares. But the ritual goes mysteriously awry and Charles ends up with much more than he bargained for.
Ghostly, glamorous and more than a little mischievous, Elvira returns from the world beyond the veil, ready to wreak havoc on the ‘happily’ married couple.
Noël Coward is one of theatre’s greatest wits and Blithe Spirit is his sharpest, most twisted, most hilarious farce. Directed by Sydney Theatre Company’s Associate Director Paige Rattray (The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Black is the New White) this production will take Coward’s camp sensibilities and wrench up the volume, resulting in a thoroughly contemporary, outrageous, and undeniably joyful night at the theatre.
Presented by Sydney Theatre Company
Playlist
Music for... Séances
Blithe Spirit centres around a séance gone awry and the unexpected return of the ghostly and glamorous Elvira, played by Courtney Act. Who wouldn't want that? We figure if a séance could lead to such a result (even by accident) they're worth doing regularly.
This playlist curated by Act prompts you to do just that! Get witchy and throw this on next time you're trying to get in touch with the world beyond the veil.
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Sydney Theatre Company | Blithe Spirit
International drag sensation Courtney Act joins a spectacular cast of Australian comedy legends to bring this wicked and witty classic back to life.Press play to watch trailer
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.
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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.
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 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
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 Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 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.
Can my baby sit on my lap?
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Babies aged 0-2 years old at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap. Children 2 years and older will need to hold a standard ticket.
Does my child need to wear a face mask?
Children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a face mask.
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 come to 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 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.
Will there be pram parking at kids performances?
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to the 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 consistent with COVID-safe rules.
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.
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