Studio
Unique among Sydney Opera House’s venues, the Studio is our most flexible venue – changing to meet the needs of its many diverse productions.
Venue information
Seating
The Studio’s flexible seating layout allows for standing crowds up to 600, cabaret-style or tiered seating up to 320. Please note the Studio seating map is indicative only and varies depending on the event.
Commercial hirers
Information for staging a performance
Location and access
The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.
Upcoming events
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
Years 5 – 12, Stage 3 – 6 | Learning areas: Creative Arts, English and Drama
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
13 – 17 Aug 2025
A magic-realist gem of theatre and storytelling for all ages from Ireland, using a combination of music, puppetry and live video projection. Inspired by the story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. For lovers of exquisite, beautifully crafted theatre, a magical realist gem inspired by legendary novelist Gabriel García Márquez’s darkly comic fairy tale, Un señor muy viejo con unas alas enormes.
The Adventures of Peacock, Chicken and the Pony They Rode Upon
29 & 30 Aug 2025
Join three unlikely friends on a cosmic journey filled with music, puppets, and laughter in this family-friendly adventure celebrating identity, friendship, and the joy of being different. A family-friendly, all-ages theatre experience blending puppetry, original music and multimedia to tell a whimsical intergalactic adventure. This imaginative show follows a peacock, a chicken, and a pony as they journey through the vast, whimsical roads of Nowhereville in search of identity, purpose and friendship.
