Artist to Artist Masterclass Belgian Perspectives: The New Circus Genre
3 October 2025
In the Studio
Workshops
Join us for an exclusive Artist-to-Artist Conversation with the creators of Murmur, the acrobatic sound theatre performance by Belgian company Grensgeval in collaboration with Aifoon.
| Date | Time |
| Friday, 3 October 2025 | 2pm* |
*Following 1pm performance of Murmur on Friday, 3 October.
| Ticket | Price |
| Ticket to Murmur + artist talk (free add-on) | $42 |
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
Wheelchair accessible:
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in our theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office:
Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
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Run time
Following performance of Murmur (approximately 50 minutes) at 1pm. Artist discussion from 2pm (approximately 45 minutes).
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for ages 16+.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Useful information:
Belgium perspectives and the making of physical theatre
In this Q&A session, delve into the creative process behind Murmur, where acrobatics, sound design and audience interaction converge to create a sensory-rich experience. Discover how everyday sounds—like purring cats, buzzing bees and crashing waves—are transformed into a dynamic soundscape through physical performance and innovative technology.
Ideal for artists, students, educators, teachers and enthusiasts interested in the genre of ‘new circus’, and the making of interdisciplinary and physical performance.
Presented by Sydney Opera House
Grensgeval
Grensgeval makes performances with and/or for children and young people.
They are a new circus company founded by Hanne Vandersteene and Mahlu Mertens, interested in exploring both physical, sensory and visual languages when they make performances. They make theater that not only stimulates visually, but also does so with smells, sounds, touch or tastes and thus creates its own imaginative world.
The company takes children’s fantasy and intuition as a starting point to explore adult themes. In the productions, Grensgeval places these themes in a new, consciously naive logic, mixed with a dose of anarchy and punk! On stage they build a world in which the audience is in the middle and at times even plays an active part.
Grensgeval has performed in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Finland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ireland, England, Scotland, Austria, Denmark, Norway and China.
Artist to Artist Masterclasses
Embark on a transformative journey of professional development with our exclusive series of masterclasses hosted by internationally renowned artists, all gracing the iconic stages of the Sydney Opera House.
This unparalleled opportunity invites both aspiring and seasoned artists, educators and industry professionals alike to delve into the secrets, techniques, processes and inspirations that have propelled these global talents to the pinnacle of their craft.
You’ll connect with like-minded artists and discover new techniques and perspectives to support your creative journey.
Plan your visit
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
In accordance with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves. Cloaking facilities will be open 60 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 60 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. However it is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly to minimise contact and queuing. Any bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will need to be checked into the Cloak Room.
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events.
Please contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend.
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
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