Accessible performances
How to book:
Online
Your link to book online can be found below the selected event.
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Access events
Vivid LIVE Audio Described Lighting of the Sails
4 & 6 June, 6 - 7PM
Take a front row seat on the Western Broadwalk and listen to live visual descriptions of this year’s images projected onto the iconic Opera House sails.
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Horizon
7:30pm, 10 July 2024 & 1:30pm, 13 July 2024
From two of the world’s great First Nations comes a brand-new work: Horizon. It’s the place where sea meets sky, the horizon we all look to, the compass that guides us home.
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Sunset Boulevard
2pm, 14 September 2024
Sarah Brightman stars as the immortal Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece.
Opera Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9318 8200
Handa on Sydney Harbour: West Side Story
7:30pm, 11 April 2024
Join Opera Australia for Sydney’s best night out, with fireworks every night, take your seats under the stars.
Opera Australia
Telephone
+61 2 9318 8200
Take a guided backstage tour of the Sydney Opera House
Auslan
Join our tour guide Declan as he reveals the stories of this iconic building through history, incredible architecture and anecdotes.
An Evening with Dolly Alderton
8:30pm, 7 November 2024
Spend a heartwarming evening in the company of award-winning podcaster, author, screenwriter, and journalist Dolly Alderton as she celebrates her latest book, Good Material.
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
Opera House Mobility Access Tour
11.30am & 2.45pm, daily
We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the Sydney Opera House, which is why we offer tours tailored to those who need a little extra assistance. The Sydney Opera House Mobility Access Tour is designed for patrons with limited mobility, and we offer Australian Sign Language (Auslan) Interpreters and Audio Description on request.
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Dreams of Benny
10am, 15 April 2024
An immersive movement-based, creative experience for people with disabilities by Sarah-Vyne Vassallo and Collaborators.
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Dreams of Benny
10am, 15 April 2024
An immersive movement-based, creative experience for people with disabilities by Sarah-Vyne Vassallo and Collaborators.
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Ratburger
10:30am, 25 April 2024
Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her. The school bully Tina Trotts makes her life a misery – mainly by spitting on her head. And now the evil Burt from Burt’s Burgers is after her pet rat! And guess what he wants to do with it?
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Accessible digital performances
We want everyone to have the opportunity to experience the magic of shows at the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy the selection of Auslan Interpreted, Audio Described and Captioned programs.
Explanation of services
Audio Described
Audio description is a live commentary for people who are blind or have low vision of the visual elements of a performance which is relayed to the patron via a free headset and receiver linked to the FM radio system.
A pre-show Tactile Tours may be available allowing hands on access to costumes, props and stage set in order to capture the atmosphere of the work. Tactile Tours usually occur before the Audio Described performance.
Auslan Interpreted
Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the actors are saying or singing into Auslan. A block of seats is reserved for users of this service to ensure a good view of the interpreter and the stage.
Captions are text descriptions that display a films dialogue, identify speakers, and describe other relevant sounds that are otherwise inaccessible to people who are deaf or hearing impaired. Open Captions (OC) are displayed on a screen and Closed Captions (CC) are available to watch via an app on your personal device (phone or i-pad)
Relaxed
Relaxed performances are open to everyone including people who are autistic, people with disabilities that create sensory sensitivities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. There is an open-door policy allowing for movement in and out of the venue and staff will be able to direct patrons who require a quiet, low sensory space to a suitable location in the foyer area. A social story is provided in advance for reference about the journey to the venue and the elements of the show itself.
Resident Company contacts
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Telephone
+61 (2) 8250 7777
Email
bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Bell Shakespeare Company
Telephone
1300 305 730
Email
boxoffice@bellshakespeare.com.au
Opera Australia
Telephone
+61 (2) 9318 8200
Email
ticket@opera.org.au
Sydney Theatre Company
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 1777
Thank you
Please join us in thanking our donors to the Opera House’s Accessible Performances program, including the Sydney Opera House Ladies’ Committee.