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  • Read up on: David Sedaris

    A savant of razor-sharp and sardonic wit - don’t miss this evening with one of the world’s pre-eminent humour writers.

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  • The spherical solution

    Jørn Utzon’s realisation that the form of the Sydney Opera House could be derived from the surface of a sphere marked a milestone in 20th century architecture.

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  • My Inspirational Teacher: Pasi Sahlberg

    The Finnish educator and thought-leader on the teachers who inspired him to reshape the narrative around schooling.

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    Two middle age men wearing suit, having a debate on the stage.

  • 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.

  • Now you see us

    Recipient of the Antidote and Sweatshop Mentorship Program for Diverse Emerging Writers Patricia Arcilla writes about the “tidiness” of #StopAsianHate in the face of deeper systemic problems.

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    A crowd of people in masks with a sign titled 'Stop Asian Hate'.

  • Music for... Storytelling by Steve Francis

    Bangarra Dance Theatre's resident composer Steve Francis picks scores, soundtracks and compositions that are ripe for narrative that tell stories. Grab your headphones and settle into our newest playlist which promises to take you places, even if you're in lockdown.

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  • Music for... Writing a pop musical by Yve Blake

    When Yve Blake was creating FANGIRLS, she knew that she wanted it to sound like no musical she'd ever heard before. This playlist, curated by Yve, is a salad of songs that lead her to the sound of FANGIRLS. Prepare for chaos.

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  • A career in sails: Leonie Bell

    Leonie Bell started her career at the Sydney Opera House as a chef-apprentice for Bennelong Restaurant when she was 15 years old. Three years later she was in prime position to experience Sydney's first-ever, world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks show. Now part of the Front of House team 45 years later, Leonie shares a kitchen secret or two what it was like working in the lead up to that faithful night in 1976.

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  • Sydney's seal of approval

    The much-loved resident of the Opera House steps has been given a voice.

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  • My Inspirational Teacher: Angharad Yeo

    Angharad (Rad) Yeo was blessed with many inspirational teachers – “I have so many teachers that - looking back - I can see have shifted my entire life's trajectory.” Ahead of this year’s Digital Creative Learning talks at the Sydney Opera House, we spoke to Rad about her schooling experience and the inspirational teachers that helped contribute to the person she is today.

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