How to Catch a Star
6 - 11 July 2024
This event takes place off site at The Neilson, Pier 2/3
Kids & Families
Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is an enchanting ACO Families production for the young and young at heart.
| Date | Time |
| Saturday 6 July 2024 | 10am, 11:30am & 2pm |
| Sunday 7 July 2024 | 10am, 11:30am & 2pm |
| Monday 8 July 2024 | 10am, 11:30am |
| Tuesday 9 July 2024 | 10am, 11:30am |
| Wednesday 10 July 2024 | 10am, 11:30am |
| Thursday 11 July 2024 | 10am, 11:30am |
| Ticket | Price |
| Unreserved Seating | $39 |
Standard + Babes in Arms Unreserved Seating ticket including a baby under 24 months. Babies under 24 months are free provided they don't take up a seat. | $39 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
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 - 24 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 years of age or older must hold a valid ticket.
Authorised ticket agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House and Australian Chamber Orchestra. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
General Public tickets on-sale
9am, Wednesday 15 May 2024
In English
Wheelchair accessible:
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in our theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office:
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House.
Run time
40 mins (including a post-show ‘meet the musicians’ session)
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
3 - 8 years.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
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How to Catch a Star
Based on the internationally bestselling children’s book by acclaimed artist, author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, this heartwarming production about reaching for dreams will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph. In this stunning adaptation, Jeffers’ magical tale is brought to life on stage through storytelling and exquisite music performed by an ACO string quartet.
Following on from the ACO’s award-winning children’s shows, including There’s a Sea in My Bedroom, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, The Princess, The Pea (and the Brave Escapee) and The Nutcracker, this magical production is the perfect introduction to the world of classical music for audiences young and young at heart.
Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra
Artists
Writer/Director Sandra Eldridge
Composer Elena Kats-Chernin
Set & Costume Designer Melanie Liertz
Lighting Designer Matt Cox
Movement Director Elle Evangelista
William Bartolo Actor
Music performed by an ACO Quartet
Other information
Venue information
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
The Neilson, Pier 2/3 is located at 13a Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW 2000 (just opposite the crushed car artwork).
The Neilson is situated on Level 1, and the entrance is located midway down Pier 2/3. Follow the signage for performance spaces.
Getting to Pier 2/3
Pier 2/3 is a brisk 15 - 20 minute walk from Circular Quay and Wynyard transport hubs. Hickson Road is serviced by the 324 and 325 bus service or the 311 to Millers Point. Pedestrian and cycle paths service Walsh Bay Arts Precinct from Barangaroo to Circular Quay. Metered parking is available on Hickson Road and paid off-street parking can be found at 26 Hickson Road (Interpark) and at the corner of Towns Place and Hickson Road (Wilsons).
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