Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Guys & Dolls
21 March – 20 April 2025
This event takes place off site at Mrs Macquaries Point
Musical Theatre
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
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| Date | Time |
| Friday 21 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 22 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 23 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 25 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 26 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 27 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Friday 28 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 29 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 30 March 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 1 April 2025 (Auslan Interpreted) | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 2 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 3 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Friday 4 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 5 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 6 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 8 April 2025 (Captioned) | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 9 April 2025 (Audio Described) | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 10 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Friday 11 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 12 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 13 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 15 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 16 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 17 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Friday 18 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 19 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 20 April 2025 | 7:30pm |
SPECIAL OFFER - Buy 2 Tickets for $199 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
B Reserve Buy 2 tickets and save | $99.50 |
SPECIAL OFFER - Half Price Tuesdays
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $177.50 |
| A Reserve | $149.50 |
| B Reserve | $126.50 |
| C Reserve | $97.50 |
| D Reserve | $97.50 |
| E Reserve | $79 |
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday Performances
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $355 |
| A Reserve | $299 |
| B Reserve | $253 |
| C Reserve | $195 |
| D Reserve | $118 |
| E Reserve | $79 |
| Concession Full-time Australian Student Pensioner card holders (Aust. only) | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $319 |
| A Reserve | $269 |
| B Reserve | $227 |
| C Reserve | $175 |
| D Reserve | $106 |
| E Reserve | $71 |
| Children Aged 17 and under | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $319 |
| A Reserve | $149 |
| B Reserve | $126 |
| C Reserve | $97 |
| D Reserve | $59 |
| E Reserve | $59 |
| Group 4+ Groups of 4 or more save on this performance. Please call +61 9250 7700 for more information. | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $249 |
| A Reserve | $199 |
| B Reserve | $169 |
| C Reserve | $129 |
| D Reserve | $79 |
| E Reserve | $67 |
Friday Performances
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $389 |
| A Reserve | $335 |
| B Reserve | $285 |
| C Reserve | $215 |
| D Reserve | $140 |
| E Reserve | $79 |
| Concession Full-time Australian Student Pensioner card holders (Aust. only) | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $350 |
| A Reserve | $301 |
| B Reserve | $256 |
| C Reserve | $193 |
| D Reserve | $126 |
| E Reserve | $71 |
| Children Aged 17 and under | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $350 |
| A Reserve | $167 |
| B Reserve | $142 |
| C Reserve | $107 |
| D Reserve | $70 |
| E Reserve | $70 |
| Group 4+ Groups of 4 or more save on this performance. Please call +61 9250 7700 for more information. | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $249 |
| A Reserve | $199 |
| B Reserve | $169 |
| C Reserve | $129 |
| D Reserve | $79 |
| E Reserve | $67 |
Saturday Performances
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $389 |
| A Reserve | $335 |
| B Reserve | $285 |
| C Reserve | $215 |
| D Reserve | $140 |
| E Reserve | $79 |
| Group 4+ Groups of 4 or more save on this performance. Please call +61 9250 7700 for more information. | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $330 |
| A Reserve | $284 |
| B Reserve | $242 |
| C Reserve | $182 |
| D Reserve | $119 |
| E Reserve | $67 |
$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.
The authorised agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia, Today Tix and Ticketmaster. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
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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)
Audio Described Performance
Wednesday 9 April 2025 7:30pm
An audio description service is offered for select performances of Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour. Audio description is a live commentary for people who are blind or have low vision of the visual elements of a performance which is relayed to the patron via a free headset and receiver linked to the FM radio system.
To book an Audio Description headset and seats in the best area to receive the Audio Description transmission, please call (02) 9318 8200
Captioned Performance
Tuesday 8 April 2025 7:30pm
Captions are text descriptions that display the session's dialogue, identify speakers, and describe other relevant sounds that are otherwise inaccessible to people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Captions will be available via your personal device (phone), to access the captions on your personal device (phone), scan the QR Code on the sign displayed at the entry to the venue.
Auslan Interpreted Performance
Tuesday 1 April 2025 7:30pm
Auslan interpretation service is provided for audiences who are deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Experienced Auslan interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the speakers are saying into Auslan. A block of seats is reserved for users of this service to ensure a good view of the interpreter and the stage. To book call (02) 9318 8200 or email customerservice@opera.org.au
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Run time
Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
All ages | 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.
Content
This performance may include the use of strobe lighting and smoke machines. This performance may be filmed.
Weather
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event.
The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered.
The event is an all-weather experience and Opera Australia is committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions.
Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing in the rain.
Sydney weather is full of surprises, so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing.
Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance.
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A slice of Broadway bursts onto Sydney Harbour in a star-studded spectacle
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Director Shaun Rennie
Musical Director Guy Simpson
Choreographer Kelley Abbey
Set Designer Brian Thomson
Costume Designer Jennifer Irwin
CAST
Cody Simpson Sky Masterson
Annie Aitken Sarah Brown
Bobby Fox Nathan Detroit
Angelina Thomson Miss Adelaide
Jason Arrow Nicely Nicely Johnson
Joel Granger Benny Southstreet
Kieran McGrath Rusty Charlie
John Xintavelonis Harry the Horse
Doron Chester Big Jule
Tony McGill Arvide Abernathy
Thomas Campbell Lt Brannigan
Naomi Livingston General Matilda B. Cartwright
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Venue information
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event
The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. The event is an all-weather experience and we’re committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing and dancing in the rain.
Performance pauses and cancellations
We will only cancel a performance during electrical storms (within 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or rain. We will not cancel a performance until 7.30pm or later. We may decide to cancel a performance once the show is underway. Please plan to travel to the venue for a 7.30pm performance start time even in unfavourable weather conditions.
In some weather conditions, we may delay the start time of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour or pause for up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance.
Auxiliary expenses including travel, accommodation or hospitality which you have arranged in conjunction with the performance are at your own risk and Opera Australia cannot refund these.
Getting here
Public transport
The nearest train stations are:
St James: approximately a 16-minute walk* (1.3 km)
Martin Place: approximately an 18-minute walk* (1.5 km)
Circular Quay: approximately a 29-minute walk* (2.3 km)
*These linked maps and estimated walk times use routes outside of The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. If you're walking before the Garden gates close (prior to 6.30pm in March and 6pm in April), using a route through the Garden will save time.
Bus route 200 stops on Macquarie Street.
All schedules, times and dates can be viewed at the transportnsw.info.
Parking
The Domain Car Park is the closest car park. The carpark will be open until 1am during the performance season. A free shuttle bus is available to guests who park in the Domain Car Park (see details below). Parking spots for those with disability parking permits are located at the northern end of the ground floor.
There is metered parking along Mrs Macquaries Road, Hospital Road and Macquarie Street. Meters accept cash, credit card or payment by mobile phone. You need to register to pay with your mobile phone at https://parknpay.nsw.gov.au.
Shuttle bus
The pre-performance shuttle service starts at 4:30pm and runs on a loop from the Domain Car Park (departing from Sir John Young Crescent on the ground floor) to the venue entrance on Mrs Macquaries Road. The shuttle ride takes approximately 5 minutes, depending on traffic.
The post-performance shuttle service starts from 10:15pm and runs until midnight, or until the last patron has left, and stops at both the Art Gallery of NSW and the Domain Car Park.
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Download shuttle pick-up point at the Domain Car Park (PDF)
The Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour shuttle bus departs from the ground floor of the Domain Car Park and is wheelchair accessible.
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.
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 +61 2 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.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
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