La Traviata
23 January – 27 March 2025
In the Joan Sutherland Theatre
Opera
“What should I do? Plunge into the vortex of pleasure and drown there?” – Violetta
| Date | Time |
| Thursday 23 January | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 25 January | 7:30pm |
| Friday 31 January | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 2 February | 1:30pm |
| Wednesday 5 February | 12:30pm |
| Friday 7 February | 7:30pm |
| Sunday 9 February | 1:30pm |
| Saturday 15 February | 12:30pm |
| Tuesday 18 February | 7:30pm |
| Friday 21 February | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday 25 February | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 27 February | 7:30pm |
| Saturday 1 March | 7:30pm |
| Friday 7 March | 7:30pm |
| Monday 10 March | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday 12 March | 7:30pm |
Saturday 15 March Audio Described Performance | 12:30pm |
| Friday 21 March | 7:30pm |
| Thursday 27 March | 7:30pm |
Sunday - Friday & Saturday Matinee Performances
| Standard Adults aged 18+ | Price |
| Premium | $389 |
| A Reserve | $335 |
| B Reserve | $285 |
| C Reserve | $215 |
| D Reserve | $140 |
| E Reserve | $79 |
| F Reserve | $49 |
| Concession Full-time Aust Student / Pensioner card holders (Aust. only) | Price |
| Premium | $350 |
| A Reserve | $301 |
| B Reserve | $256 |
| C Reserve | $193 |
| D Reserve | $126 |
| E Reserve | $71 |
| F Reserve | $49 |
| Children Aged 17 and under | Price |
| Premium | $350 |
| A Reserve | $167 |
| B Reserve | $142 |
| C Reserve | $107 |
| D Reserve | $70 |
| E Reserve | $49 |
| F Reserve | $49 |
| Groups 8+ To make a group purchase please call +61 2 9250 7700 | Price |
| Premium | $330 |
| A Reserve | $284 |
| B Reserve | $242 |
| C Reserve | $182 |
| D Reserve | $119 |
| E Reserve | $67 |
| F Reserve | $49 |
Saturday Evening Performances
| Standard | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $389 |
| A Reserve | $335 |
| B Reserve | $285 |
| C Reserve | $215 |
| D Reserve | $140 |
| E Reserve | $79 |
| F Reserve | $49 |
$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.
Young people under the age of 15 must be accompanied at all times.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House and Opera Australia. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
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9am, Wednesday 17 July, 2024
General Public tickets on-sale
9am, Tuesday 23 July, 2024
Audio Described Performance
Saturday 15 March, 12:30PM
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. Please book by calling 02 9318 8200 or email customerservice@opera.org.au
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.
Content Warning
This production contains adult content including sexual themes and implied violence.
Language
Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Run time
This production will run for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for mature audiences due to content.
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.
An opera classic with a fresh perspective
Following rave reviews and sold-out performances in 2024, our new production of La Traviata returns to the Sydney Opera House for a special encore season.
Violetta is a coveted courtesan, the toast of Paris, desired by many. When she meets the ardent Alfredo, her life changes forever and she longs to break free of her past. But can she? Who is this woman beyond the sparkling salon? This fresh production of a classic invites new questions.
From the vivacious chorus of the famous ‘Brindisi’ to Violetta’s soaring ‘Sempre libera’ and the breathless notes at the opera’s tragic end, Verdi’s music for La Traviata is a thrilling, emotional experience.
This production has been labelled “triumphant” (Sydney Morning Herald). Director Sarah Giles brings Violetta’s inner world centre stage in a glittering staging that shows the heartache behind the glamour.
Charles Davis’ set highlights Violetta’s private turmoil, even in the midst of spectacular crowd scenes. His stunning gowns reflect the silhouettes of the Victorian era, with all the fun of 20th century couture.
Rising star Samantha Clarke returns to reprise her awe-inspiring performance as Violetta, alongside a cast of local talents.
Opera Australia presents La Traviata: A co-production by Opera Queensland, State Opera South Australia and West Australian Opera
Artist information
Violetta Valéry Samantha Clarke (23 Jan–27 Feb), Lorina Gore (1–27 Mar)
Alfredo Germont Ji-Min Park (23 Jan–10 Mar), Iain Henderson (12–27 Mar)
Giorgio Germont José Carbó (23 Jan–27 Feb), Luke Gabbedy (1–27 Mar)
Flora Bervoix Angela Hogan
Gastone Virgilio Marino
Baron Douphol Richard Anderson
Marquis D’obigny Luke Gabbedy (23 Jan–21 Feb), Alexander Hargreaves (25 Feb–27 Mar)
Doctor Grenvil Shane Lowrencev
Annina Catherine Bouchier
Giuseppe Jin Tea Kim
Messenger Jonathan McCauley
Servant Malcolm Ede
Maid Nicole Smeulders
Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus
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Plan your visit
Venue information
Our 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.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
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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