Theatre
Upcoming shows, acts and performances on stage
Dimanche
Dimanche uses physical theatre to tell a dreamlike story about the uncontrollable forces of nature. Combining puppetry, video and deadpan mime, Dimanche observes the ingenuity of humans as they try to preserve their day-to-day habits despite the chaos of an ecological collapse.
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?
Twelfth Night
A fresh retelling of Shakespeare romantic comedy Twelfth Night featuring all-new music by Sarah Blasko.
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.
Christmas Actually
The Love Actually soundtrack live on stage starring Green Room Award winner Naomi Price and friends.
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.
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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Bell Shakespeare
Bell Shakespeare returns to Sydney Opera House in 2023 with some of Shakespeare’s most popular works.
Sydney Theatre Company
This will be a year of spectacular theatre that takes you out of the everyday and into another world of excitement and possibility.
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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.
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.
“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.