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Playhouse

A space for storytelling, this room in the Sydney Opera House often plays host to productions for younger audiences, dance and experimental theatrical experiences.

Venue information

Accessibility

There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in the Playhouse.

Upcoming events

Howl’s Moving Castle

3 May 2025

Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's cherished story of a teenage girl who finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome, but mysterious, wizard named Howl.

  • Cinema

Gallipoli with spoken introduction by Mark Lee

3 May 2025

In one of the most loved Australian films of all time, Archy (Mark Lee) and Frank (Mel Gibson) face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I.

  • Cinema

The Correspondent + Q&A

3 May 2025

The riveting true story of the arrest, trial and imprisonment of Australian war correspondent Peter Greste – a pawn in the brutal war on truth.Followed by a live Q&A with Peter Greste, director Kriv Stenders and lead actor Richard Roxburgh.

  • Cinema

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.