Dinosaurs appear atop the Sydney Opera House, with blue sky in the background. The scene is surreal and playful, blending history with modern architecture.

Erth’s Dinosaurs

  • Kids & Families
  • Theatre
  • Playhouse
  • Run time: 55 minutes Subject to change
  • Seating map

Extinction was just an intermission

Did you hear that mysterious roar echoing throughout the Opera House? Feel the floor rumbling beneath your feet? And who’s that swishing their long, spiky tails around the corner? Could it be… the dinosaurs have returned?

Dinosaurs are stomping their way back to the Sydney Opera House with a brand new show. From the visionaries who’ve been redefining live dinosaur performance for over 35 years, Erth’s Dinosaurs is a pulse-pounding adventure for the whole family.

Blending astonishing puppetry with powerful storytelling, this larger-than-life show brings you face-to-face with prehistoric giants. Guided by expert dino wranglers, you’ll discover fascinating facts, encounter unforgettable creatures, and experience the thrill of seeing dinosaurs come roaring back to life.

Premiering this April school holidays before a spectacular world tour, Erth’s Dinosaurs is as educational as it is epic - packed with humour, heart and hair-raising encounters. Whether you’re five or ninety-five, this is the ultimate live experience for dinosaur lovers of all ages.

Sydney Opera House presents an Erth Visual & Physical Inc. production

There are also performances of Erth’s Dinosaurs for schools.

Event details

A delightful and educational date with the dinos.

The Chicago Tribune (USA)

About Erth Visual & Physical Inc.

Erth is a company fuelled by beautiful accidents; a team of creators, makers and performers pushing the limits of design, content and experience.

For over thirty-five years Erth’s puppetry-based theatrical productions and innovative community projects have challenged and inspired audiences around the world, driven by a special interest in natural history, First Nations stories, sociology and urban mythology.

Today the company is recognised internationally as an innovator of physical and visual theatre, and a creator of brave, unbridled work for children. In addition to touring the world with their long-running shows Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo and Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium, the company’s ongoing push to explore boundaries and devise new work has seen the commissioning of The Liminal Hour and Winter Camp at Barangaroo for Vivid Sydney 2018 and 2019.  Erth have also explored the realm of virtual reality, and the development of ARC – an expansive, collaborative, multi-year, cross-platform work which explores preciousness and conservation.

Credits

Artistic Director
Scott Wright 

Head of Design
Steve Howarth 

Writer
Scott Wright

Dramaturg
Alana Valentine 

AV Design
Solomon Thomas 

Sound Design
James Brown

Production Manager
Rick Everett

Producer
Stephanie Liebeck

Executive Director
Scott Andrew

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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