A group of young children plays under jellyfish-like lights on a stage, with adults engaging them using tubular instruments.

Univers

  • Kids & Families
  • Theatre
  • Studio
  • Run time: 40 minutes Subject to change

A sensory experience for little ones

Direct from Spain comes a playful, sensory performance where live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine to give 0 - 2 year olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.

People, performers and beautiful objects move, scatter and reassemble in an endearing, immersive world that invites children to reflect, touch and interact. Inspired by the delicate balance of the universe, where even the smallest action can spark change, Univers celebrates curiosity, adaptability and wonder.

Engruna Teatre is a women-led company from Catalonia, enchanting audiences of both grown-ups and children, by creating art that speaks beyond words and connects through imagination.

For this season of Univers the company also presents two performances of Beyond Univers for children and young people aged 3 - 14 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. For more information on how to book, see the Accessibility drop down.  

The performance is designed for a baby and carer to experience together, with additional tickets for observer adults available to purchase. 

Sydney Opera House presents an Engruna Teatre production

This performance is supported by the Embassy of Spain, Australia.

Event details

Univers encouraged young audiences to marvel at the beauties of our world, little faces aglow with wonder at Univers’s gorgeous vision of golden pebbles and floating planets.

The Scotsman

About Engruna Teatre

Engruna Teatre is an artistic project led by a team of creators committed to the performing arts and childhood. They believe in collective scenic creation—crafting stories full of reflection and inviting the audience to a unique artistic experience. Engruna combines words, visual poetry, live music and object theatre.

With more than 15 years of experience, Engruna Teatre has produced 14 shows, adding up to more than 1,500 performances. Their work has been presented at major festivals in Spain and Catalonia, such as Fira Tàrrega, Temporada Alta, Fira de Titelles de Lleida, Mostra Igualada, Fira Mediterrània, MADFeria, Festival Grec and FETEN, and in theatres including the CDN (National Dramatic Center in Madrid), TNC (National Theatre of Catalonia), Naves del Español and Teatros del Canal, among others.

Internationally, they have performed in France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, the UK and the Czech Republic, in festivals such as Baboró in Galway and Imaginate in Edinburgh.

Engruna Teatre has been awarded the Premi Teatre Barcelona 2024 and Premi Butaca 2024 for the show Dins el cor del món, which was also nominated for the Premis de la Crítica 2023. Their work UNIVERS was nominated for the Premis de la Crítica 2022 and was a finalist at the Premios MAX 2024 (Spanish Main Performing Arts Awards).

Credits

Original idea
Anna Farriol, Mireia Fernàndez, Txell Felip and Júlia Santacana

Direction
Mireia Fernàndez

Assistant director
Núria Olivé

Performers
Anna Farriol, Jordi Sala, and Iria Corominas / Maria Ballús

Sound design, onstage technician and musician
Jordi Sala

Production
Txell Felip / Engruna Teatre

Co-produced with
LaSala / Festival elPetit

With the support of
ICEC, L'Estruch Fàbrica de Creació, TTP, Ajuntament de Castellar del Vallès, and La Tombarella

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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

Studio

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

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