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 Lighting of the Sails
6pm, 13 June 2023
6pm, 15 June 2023
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 8250 7777
Yuldea
7.30pm, 12 July 2023
1.30pm, 15 July 2023
Frances Rings' first work as Bangarra Dance Theatre's Artistic Director is a ceremonial affirmation of history and heritage.
Telephone
+61 2 8250 7777
Sweeney Todd
7.30pm, 16 August 2023
Sondheim’s award-winning musical. There once was a barber who had it all; a happy life, a beautiful wife – until it all ended in bitter strife. The barber Benjamin Barker loses it all in one savage act of treachery. Now known as Sweeney Todd, he's slicing his way through Victorian London in search of vengeance with his twisted baker-in-crime, Mrs. Lovett, by his side.
Telephone
+61 2 8250 7777
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
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
Sweeney Todd
7pm, 15 August 2023
Sondheim’s award-winning musical. There once was a barber who had it all; a happy life, a beautiful wife – until it all ended in bitter strife. The barber Benjamin Barker loses it all in one savage act of treachery. Now known as Sweeney Todd, he's slicing his way through Victorian London in search of vengeance with his twisted baker-in-crime, Mrs. Lovett, by his side.
Telephone
+61 2 8250 7777
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
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
Available on request
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 Interpreters on request.
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Dreams of Benny
9 July 2023
An immersive movement-based, creative experience for people with disabilities by Sarah Vyne and Collaborators.
Telephone
+61 (2) 9250 7777
Paper Planet
23 September – 7 October 2023
An immersive movement-based, creative experience for people with disabilities by Sarah Vyne and Collaborators.
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, but with modifications to sound and lighting to be more suited to patrons with autism, individuals with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.
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.