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.
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Location and access
The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.
Upcoming events
Burn the Floor
6 – 17 Aug 2025
A hit on Broadway and loved on the West End, the incredible cast of Burn the Floor fearlessly challenge the boundaries of the Ballroom artform once again.Extra dates added due to demand! A new show starring the finest and most exciting international champion dancers. A hit on Broadway and loved on the West End, the Burn the Floor dancers are the best of the best with their trademark melting pot of infectious energy and groundbreaking dance moves.
Shortwave x Red Room Poetry: Short Films
3 Sep 2025
Australia | 2025 | Short Films | Unclassifed 15+ Celebrating National Poetry Month, Shortwave x Red Room Poetry is an evening of new and recent short films, curated in collaboration to celebrate the diversity, breadth, and breath of contemporary poetry beyond the page in search of the ambient light.
SongRites Short Films
3 Sep 2025
Experience four powerful First Nations short films by First Nations storytellers from regional communities, underpinned by their connection to Country and culture – Katele (Mudskipper), The Djarn Djarns, Bala and Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura, Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that content from this event may contain images and voices of deceased persons. Katele (Mudskipper)Australia | 2022 | English | Drama | M
