Resources for students and teachers
The Opera House’s Teacher Resources provide inspirational activities to watch, listen and read for students in the classroom or learning at home. Teachers should adapt these resources to suit the student age, stage and the lesson outcomes desired.
The resources will kick-start many collaborative conversations with students. From livestreamed talks and tours, to podcasts and videos from past performances, masterclasses and workshops, we've got it covered. Welcome to your House.
From our stage to your classroom
Available on demand from our digital season
George meets the orchestra
Ages 3+
Follow George as he chats with players from the Sydney Youth Orchestra and learns all about the four families of the orchestra – strings, brass, woodwind and percussion.
Jazz masterclasses with Herbie Hancock and friends
Ages 12+
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock and a number of internationally recognised jazz artists lead a series of masterclasses, exploring the history and artistry of jazz music.
After more? Read the director of International Jazz Day, Mika Shino share stories about the legendary Miles Davis, Herbie's legacy in music, and the liberating power of jazz.
Jazz masterclass with
Herbie Hancock
Performance with
Sound Circle
Big Band workshop with Antonio Hart
Rhythm section workshop with Hancock Fellows
Vocal masterclass with
Michael Mayo
Brass workshop with
James Morrison
Go behind the scenes of Emil and the Detectives and learn about the set design process
Ages 12+
In this five part series, designer Wendy Todd explains the set design process using Slingsby Theatre Company's production Emil and the Detectives
Learn how to make models inspired by Utzon's own designs
Ages 7+
For our 45th anniversary, we held a series of free workshops for kids, exploring the design principles of architect Jørn Utzon. In this five part series, make mini models and daring constructions.
Watch All About Women 2020 highlights
Ages 12+
Connect students to inspirational women in three thought-provoking talks from the All About Women Festival that provide a great starting point for class discussions.
- Find out about pioneering STEM women and their role in understanding the Universe;
- Meet young Australian women who are green with rage tackling climate change; and,
- Tear down the societal construct of beauty.
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Tim Sharp Digital Artist Talk
Ages 9+
We hosted a special digital artist talk for World Autism Day with internationally acclaimed artist and author Tim Sharp. Tim has autism and has won fans from all around the world with his unique sense of humour and original art. Here, Tim appears alongside his mum Judy Sharp, and is interviewed by Jacqueline Marriott.
Through Laser Beak Man's Eyes
Ages 9+
As a fan of the Sydney Opera House, Tim Sharp takes us on a tour of the building and shares with us his unique point of view.
Beauty can be found in diversity, inclusion and looking at the world through the eyes of different people.
Bestselling children's author and illustrator
Matt Stanton on creativity
Ages 4+
Catch up on our exclusive talk with bestselling children's author and illustrator Matt Stanton in celebration of Australian Reading Hour. Find out where Matt gets his inspiration from, his creative process and why reading and stories are important for development.
Record-breaking author of Nevermoor series Jessica Townsend
Ages 7+
Connect your students to this very special encore stream of record-breaking Australian children's author Jessica Townsend. Her first novel Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow was the biggest-selling Australian children's debut since records began.
Drawing the Magic
Ages 5+
Take a look at the creative process behind the iconic characters of Hush and Grandma Poss from Possum Magic with illustrator Julie Vivas.
Behind the Magic
Ages 4+
Drawing inspiration form the world around her, join us on a visit to Julie Vivas' home studio to see where the magic happens.
Puppeteering
Ages 6+
Bring a puppet to life in four steps.
Meet the Dinosaurs
Ages 6+
Get up close and personal with the dinosaurs from Erth.
Featured episodes
David Walliams
Ages 6+
David talks about his bestselling novel Billionaire Boy and the unlikely places he's found inspiration.
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Jessica Townsend
Ages 7+
Award-winning author of the Nevermoor series, Jessica shares her tips and tricks for creating characters.
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Henry Naylor
Ages 12+
Find out what inspires Henry to write plays and why he thinks it’s important to tell the stories that he does.
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How do you teach creativity?
Ages 12+
An interview with Paul Stanhope, Australian composer, conductor and educator on how the music in the adaptation of There's a Sea in My Bedroom came together.
Liverpool Boys High rewrites the school curriculum with creativity
Ages 12+
Principal Mike Saxon and his students are changing the way we learn.
Black Bear Magic
Ages 14+
We caught up with Candy Bowers and Melbourne rapper P-UniQue to chat the origins of hip hop fairytale One the bear, as well as bear-y important things like teenage identity and hip-hop in Australia.
Written resources for teachers
These resources relate to our free live stream tours, workshops and talks for classrooms.