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Fine-tuning the acoustics of the Joan Sutherland Theatre

What makes a concert sound good? Here's how our acousticians did it.

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No Aboriginal disadvantage

Aboriginal culture can be part of Australia's shared strength, says SOH's head of First Nations Programming Rhoda Roberts.

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Women in sand pit performing indigenous dance in the Homeground of Sydney opera house.

Opera House posters: best of the decade, 1960s to now

Four decades of Australian art and ideas in graphic design.

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A collection of five colorful posters, framed against a white wall.

Why NAIDOC matters

We ask some of our Opera House family – performers and artists who take centre stage during this week of celebration – to discuss this year's NAIDOC theme and to unpack why the week matters to them.

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The story of Badu Gili

Meet the Indigenous artists bringing First Nations cultures to the world.

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A woman in a white jacket against a textured colorful visual projected onto the Sydney Opera House's sails, smiling.

Welcome to DANCE RITES 2020: a letter from Rhoda Roberts

Rhoda Roberts, Head of First Nations programming, welcomes participants and audiences to DANCE RITES 2020 from across Australia as we acknowledge the diverse ancestral lands, waterways and Sky country.

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The French songwriting duo who dared to dream a dream

Many twists of fate led to this mesmerising concert celebrating the enduring music of Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and more.

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Two men with newspapers, standing in front of a brick wall and iron gates.

Tina Arena channels the spirit of Eva Perón

  • Musical Theatre

The cast of Evita reveal what it's like to be part of an Argentinian social revolution.

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An actress holding her arms up, dressed in a white dress and stood behind a podium with microphones.

Joan Sutherland Theatre Northern Foyer

The Joan Sutherland Theatre Foyer is one of the Sydney Opera House's most versatile venues, set across three fully accessible levels; Granite, Lounge, and Bar. Suitable for standing or seated events. Please note, the Joan Sutherland Theatre Foyer is predominantly a performing arts venue. With limited availability, please contact functions@sydneyoperahouse.com for available dates.Make a functions and events enquiry. 

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Female choreographers to centre stage in new residency

Sydney Opera House, The Australian Ballet and Dance Australia join forces for a new choreographic initiative for women.

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Two women dancing in a studio.
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