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
The Visitors
6.30pm, 26 September 2023
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?
Sydney Theatre Company
Telephone
+61 2 9250 1777
Twelfth Night
1pm, 18 November 2023
Tactile Tour preshow 11:30am
A fresh retelling of Shakespeare romantic comedy Twelfth Night featuring all-new music by Sarah Blasko.
Bell Shakespeare Company
Telephone
1300 305 730
The Dictionary of Lost Words
1.30pm, 25 November 2023
Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller and book club favourite comes to the stage in a world premiere production.
Sydney Theatre Company
Telephone
+61 2 9250 1777
Meeting Mozart
10am, 21 December 2023
Watch with delight as world-renowned pianist, Simon Tedeschi, assumes the persona of the musical wunderkind himself, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in this interactive introduction to the world of classical music.
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
Email
bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
The Visitors
7.30pm, 28 September 2023
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?
Sydney Theatre Company
Telephone
+61 2 9250 1777
Twelfth Night
1pm, 18 November 2023
A fresh retelling of Shakespeare romantic comedy Twelfth Night featuring all-new music by Sarah Blasko.
Bell Shakespeare Company
Telephone
1300 305 730
The Dictionary of Lost Words
7.30pm, 7 December 2023
Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller and book club favourite comes to the stage in a world premiere production.
Sydney Theatre Company
Telephone
+61 2 9250 1777
The Visitors
6.30pm, 26 September 2023
1.30pm, 30 September 2023
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?
Sydney Theatre Company
Telephone
+61 2 9250 1777
The Opera House Would Not Be Built Today
6.30pm, 5 October 2023
A debate on courage, creativity and our cultural imagination with Benjamin Law, Osman Faruqi, Wendy Harmer, Helen Pitt and more. Would we build the Sydney Opera House today? It's an iconic building that inspires imagination and sparks conversations, but do we still have what it takes to bring such a bold vision to fruition?
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
Email
bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Twelfth Night
1pm, 18 November 2023
A fresh retelling of Shakespeare romantic comedy Twelfth Night featuring all-new music by Sarah Blasko.
Bell Shakespeare Company
Telephone
1300 305 730
The Dictionary of Lost Words
6.30pm, 5 December 2023
1.30pm, 9 December 2023
Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestseller and book club favourite comes to the stage in a world premiere production.
Sydney Theatre Company
Telephone
+61 2 9250 1777
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
Paper Planet
23 September – 7 October 2023
For September School Holiday fun, venture into a world of gigantic cardboard trees and endless possibilities. Run wild as you help create this ever-growing installation, using only paper, sticky tape and your imagination!
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Alphabetical Sydney
12.30pm, 26 September
Inspired by Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti’s best-selling picture book, this immersive musical will take you on an alphabetical journey around the world’s most famous harbour city.
Climb aboard the tour bus to discover their Sydney, one letter at a time!
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.
Captioned
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.