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Upcoming shows, acts and performances on stage

An aboriginal man and women wearing a black suit with traditional face art.
5 - 14 Oct 2023 Theatre

The Visitors

It’s January 1788 and a mysterious fleet is amassing in the harbour. Seven clan leaders must make a momentous decision: to send these strangers on their way or welcome them?

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24 Oct - 19 Nov 2023 Theatre

Twelfth Night

A fresh retelling of Shakespeare romantic comedy Twelfth Night featuring all-new music by Sarah Blasko.

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26 Oct - 16 Dec 2023 Theatre

The Dictionary of Lost Words

Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller and book club favourite comes to the stage in a world premiere production.

6 - 9 Dec 2023 Theatre

Christmas Actually

The Love Actually soundtrack live on stage starring Green Room Award winner Naomi Price and friends.

12 - 17 Feb 2024 Theatre

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Fully immersive, highly interactive and 70% improvised, this hilarious show is a truly unique experience that features Basil, Sybil and Manuel serving a 3-course meal.

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15 - 16 Feb 2024 Theatre

The Man From Snowy River in Concert

Following four sold out Melbourne performances The Man from Snowy River, one of Australia’s most loved and iconic films of all time, comes to the Sydney Opera House for a special screening and concert event. 

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Highlights from Boublil & Schönberg’s 'Do You Hear The People Sing?’

Through decades of collaboration, lyricist Alain Boublil and composer Claude-Michel Schönberg have graced world stages with timeless classics such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, La Révolution Française, Martin Guerre and The Pirate Queen.

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Stream Theatre

On The Level with Brian Cox

Candid, in-depth, and always revealing, On The Level is a monthly interview series that catches up with artists during their visit to the Sydney Opera House, discussing their careers, inspirations, and preparations for their performance.

Read Theatre

“My sun in dark places”: How theatre saved Hasiba Ebrahimi

Amidst a challenging childhood across three countries, Hasiba Ebrahimi found her calling in theatre and the life-affirming power of storytelling. Now, more than a decade later, Hasiba stars in Dorr-e Dari, a poetic multimedia celebration of love, poetry and classical Persian culture from Afghanistan.

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