Story Week 2023 Australian Poetry Slam
8 October 2023
In the Playhouse
Talks and Ideas
This is your call to listen, watch and cheer. Australian Poetry Slam is here. The door is open. The mic is on. Push into the crowd and find your spot.
| Date | Time |
| Sunday 8 October 2023 | 7:30pm* |
*Doors open at 7:00pm
Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $59 |
| Concession* | $49 |
| Groups 8+ | $49 |
| Mobtix First Nations^ | $49 |
*Pensioner, Senior, Students (incl. International), Children Under 18
^First Nations sovereign land tax ticket: Word Travels acknowledges that these events are taking place on and from stolen land. In line with our commitment to equity, reparations, and First Nations first we offer a discounted rate for all Aboriginal and Zenadth Kes peoples.
$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.
The authorised ticket agencies for this event are Sydney Opera House For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
General Public tickets on-sale
3pm, Thursday 7 September 2023
In English
Wheelchair accessible
Audio loop available
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House
Run time
This show runs for approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
No age restriction, however some performances may contain strong language and/or adult themes
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times
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Seating map
Poets spin words that must be spoken
The Australian Poetry Slam storm returns. Listen as writers flex vocal cords with a new voice. Turning their moments of “...um” into MomentUm. Spitting new poetic revolutions. Watch poets with two minutes on the mic build MomentUm and roar to be heard.
Judged by you, the audience, 16 of the nation’s best wordsmiths grab their moment in the spotlight as they battle for the title “2023 Australian Poetry Slam Champion” and a prize worth $20,000, including publishing opportunities and gigs from Byron to Bali.
Hannah Diviney, the author and disability activist who drove Beyonce and Lizzo to remove ableist slurs from their lyrics, opens the slam with her own fight the power story.
Don't miss reigning champion Jo Yang, who will deliver her final performance before she hands over the crown.
Australian Poetry Slam National Final is the crescendo of Story Week 2023 #SW23.
Presented by Word Travels
Artist information
Feature Performers
Hannah Diviney
Jo Yang
Meem
Australian Poetry Slam 2023 National Finalists
Creative Director
Miles Merrill
Project Manager/Senior Administrator
Natasha Younger
Creative Producer
Jden Redden
Production Manager
Kim Tan
Programming Coordinator
Defne Huzmeli
Creative Producer - First Nations and Community
Luke Patterson
Development Coordinator
Daiane Moret
Marketing Consultant
Aimee Huxley
Marketing Coordinator
Thomas Enriquez
Other information
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.
Covid-safe information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We remind our audiences and visitors to please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene.
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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