Edward the Emu Monkey Baa Theatre Company
27 September - 6 October 2024
In the Playhouse
Kids & Families
Ages 4+ | Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the zoo has him feeling glum and thinking perhaps the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Is life more fun for the seals or the lions or the snakes? Join Edward on his grand adventure of self-discovery as he explores the world outside of his enclosure and makes a very special friend along the way, Edwina the emu. On their heartwarming and hilarious journey, our feathered friends learn that the true secret to happiness is embracing who you are.
Based on the books by Sheena Knowles and Rod Clement
Written for the stage and directed by Eva Di Cesare
Illustration by Rod Clement
| Date | Time |
| Friday 27 September 2024 | 6pm |
| Saturday 28 September 2024 | 10.30am, 12.30pm, 6.15pm |
| Sunday 29 September 2024 | 10.30am, 1pm |
| Wednesday 2 October 2024 | 10.30am, 12.30pm |
| Thursday 3 October 2024 | 10.30am, 12.30pm, 6pm |
| Friday 4 October 2024 | 10.30am, 12.30pm |
| Saturday 5 October 2024 | 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm |
| Sunday 6 October 2024 | 11am*, 1pm |
*Relaxed Performance
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $49 |
| A Reserve | $39 |
| B Reserve | $29 |
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.
The authorised agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
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Relaxed Performance
Sunday 6 October 2024 11:00am
Relaxed shows create easy going spaces for audiences to enjoy theatre. Audiences might make noise and move around, and can leave the theatre and come back in. A separate quiet space outside is available before, during or after the show. There are no changes to the show itself or venue lighting. A social story and Access FAQ sheet explain what’s in the show as well as what the venue is like, to prepare ahead of time. These will be available to download from this page two weeks before the show. This suits those new to theatre, younger audiences, or those with sensory sensitivities.
Wheelchair accessible
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available.
To book accessible seating contact Box Office via email or telephone on:
+61 2 9250 7777 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
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Run time
The duration of this event is 50 minutes.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Suitable for all ages 4 - 12.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy
Director & Writer
Eva Di Cesare
Set & Costume Designer
Isabel Hudson
Puppetry Director
Alice Osborne
Composer & Sound Designer
Nate Edmondson
Lighting Designer
Matt Cox
Resident Puppetry Director
Kailah Cabanas
Associate Sound Designer
Zac Saric
Assistant Director
Warwick Doddrell
Dramaturg Dramaturg
Sandra Eldridge
Illustrations
Rod Clement
Jackie French AMMonkey Baa’s work makes kids think as well as feel
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Join Edward and Edwina on their grand adventure
Edward and Edwina are back! After enchanting over 50,000 young people across Australia, everyone's favourite emus are returning to the stage. Adapted by Eva Di Cesare from Sheena Knowles and Rod Clement's much-loved books, Edward the Emu is filled with love, laughter, and a lesson or two. Featuring exceptional puppetry, original music, inventive design, and thrilling storytelling, this show is full of hijinks and heart.
Presented by Sydney Opera House and Monkey Baa Theatre Company
3 - 4 Oct 2024
Edward the Emu Drama Workshop
While you're here, add a workshop to your day! Monkey Baa’s experienced Teaching Artists will lead participants in drama games and learning activities that explore the themes of Edward the Emu and teach them skills in improvisation and storytelling.
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About the Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Monkey Baa Theatre Company creates and presents great theatre for young people. They collaborate with internationally acclaimed authors, award-winning creatives, and most importantly, imaginative young people, in bringing their shows to life.
Over 25 years, Monkey Baa has become one of Australia’s widest touring companies with 28 national tours to 135 regional and remote communities, 5 international tours and over 3500 performances reaching over 1.5 million young people.
The stories Monkey Baa shares embrace social and cultural connections, celebrate our rich cultural heritage and inspire young audiences to learn about the world and their place in it.
10am - 3pm, 28 Sep – 6 Oct 2024
Free creative play
Join us in the Western Foyers to see impressive ghost net art sculptures and be inspired to make your own turtle artwork.
Ghost nets are discarded fishing nets which pose a threat to our marine life. In this free drop in workshop we repurpose them in artmaking, inspired by the work of contemporary artists from the Torres Strait Islands.
This activity was originally designed by the Australian National Maritime Museum in partnership with Bangarra Dance Theatre for Waru - Journey of the small turtle.
Plan your visit
Venue information
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.
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.
Getting here
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 the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please contact Box Office on 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend.
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.
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.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
The Opera House has also developed a Child-friendly Code of Conduct to engage with our youngest visitors.
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