The Drover's Wife
They will say a story ended, those who cannot understand, no-one’s story ends forever, our Dreaming is forever.Molly Johnson is a survivor. Heavily pregnant, she’s...
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaSydney, nsw 2000
Upcoming Shows
The Merry Widow
Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.Sway, smile and swoon your way through our delicious production of The Merry Widow.It’s...
Rigoletto
A father’s curse, a daughter’s fate. As innocence is shattered, revenge becomes the only prayer.At the Duke’s infamous parties, one man’s words light the darkness...
La Stupenda: A Joan Sutherland Celebration
A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland with highlights from her most iconic roles.When...
REVIEW: Jonny Hawkins’ Latest Solo Performance, TRUCK DRIVER Is An Honest, Humorous and Humbling Insight Into Australians Not Usually Seen On Stage.
by Jade Kops - June 18, 2026
Jonny Hawkins (writer and performer) and Nell Ranney’s (director) TRUCK DRIVER is an incredible new Australian work that centres on the men that keep Australia moving, the owner-drivers of freight trucks. ...
REVIEW: Yve Blake Gives Shakespeare’s Tragedy Of Macbeth A Contemporary Teen Treatment With MACKENZIE
by Jade Kops - June 14, 2026
An hilarious homage and caution about teenage fame and unchecked egos, the Tragedy Of Macbeth is transformed in MACKENZIE....
REVIEW: IZZARD: THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET Is A Phenomenal Solo Retelling Of Shakespeare’s Play
by Jade Kops - June 11, 2026
Suzy Eddie Izzard brings her one woman show IZZARD: THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET to stun Sydney audiences....
REVIEW: Brilliantly Insane, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Is A Clever Classic Comedy Musical
by Jade Kops - June 08, 2026
Rebecca McNamee (Director) delivers a fabulous new production of David Yazbek (Music and Lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane’s (Book) musical adaptation of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS....
Review: The Musical Adaptation of TOOTSIE Is The Latest Fun Filled Offering At Teatro At The Italian Forum
by Jade Kops - May 31, 2026
Heartwarming and hilarious, the musical theatre adaption of TOOTSIE has its Australian Premiere at Teatro At The Italian Forum. ...
Review: You'll be walking the plank if you miss Hayes' THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Kym Vaitiekus - May 18, 2026
Ship Ahoy the Masterful HMS Hayes and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. A bountiful night of shenanigans, merriment, and joy....
REVIEW: Reuben Kaye Delivers Another Intelligent And Insightful Cabaret with His Latest Show HARD TO SWALLOW
by Jade Kops - May 17, 2026
HARD TO SWALLOW is the latest cabaret from Reuben Kaye and it is everything audiences have come to expect from the incredibly intelligent performer who blends ‘no holds barred’ political and social commentary with clever new music and a liberal dose of fabulously funny filth. ...
REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Jade Kops - May 17, 2026
Set in the late 1980’s, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS expresses the enduring power of the sisterhood in helping face the challenges of life. ...
REVIEW: THE OTHER SIDE OF ME - identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion
by Kym Vaitiekus - May 07, 2026
THE OTHER SIDE OF ME delivers a powerful triple threat: sublime choreography, an emotional story and impassioned performers. identity destroyed, history revealed, healing in motion...
REVIEW: Disney’s THE LION KING Returns To Sydney To Delight A New Generation With Julie Taymor’s Award Winning Production
by Jade Kops - April 25, 2026
Almost 30 years since it’s Broadway premier in 1997, THE LION KING still brings gasps of awe as Julie Taymor’s musical theatre adaptation of Walt Disney Animation’s 1994 film returns to the Sydney stage. ...
Past Shows
Eugene Onegin
In restless youth, adolescent gloom, she was waiting… but for whom?Tatyana is a dreamer, lost in romantic stories. When the dashing Eugene Onegin walks into...
Turandot
What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off...
Madama Butterfly
Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind?Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man...
Hansel & Gretel
Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house? I’ll lure them in with sweets to eat, a child is a witch’s favourite treat!Deep...
La Bohème
A painter, a musician, a philosopher and a poet are having a night on the town. Café Momus is too pricey for them — they’ve...
The Marriage of Figaro
With a witty, fast-moving libretto and hum-along melodies, it’s easy to see why Mozart’s classic comedy continues to charm audiences the world over.Musically, this is...
Rusalka
Under the surface, Rusalka wants. She wants light. She wants love. She wants life outside of her home in the depths. The water nymph gives...
Carmen
When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets...
Cinderella
Marking the first time OA performs Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon), Laurent Pelly’s highly acclaimed production will make its Australian debut after seasons at New York’s Metropolitan...
Cinderella
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Sydney Opera House, with a showstopping performance by Opera Australia, combining exquisite music with a stunning harbour-side setting and...
Great Opera Hits
Great Opera Hits is a relaxed, entertaining 90 minutes of soaring melodies and stunning arias performed by some of the country’s finest singers. Audiences will...
Hamlet
Australian composer Brett Dean’s astounding recreation of Shakespeare’s murderous Hamlet features an immensely complex and evocative score using electronic music, cinema-like surround sound effects with...
Il Trittico
Three one-act operas offer gritty melodrama, intimate tragedy and surprising satire in one night
Opera Up Late
Opera Up Late is a wild ride through the world of opera with a decidedly queer lens. With re-imagined opera hits, musical theatre classics and a...
Attila
The King of the Huns meets his match.No one can stand before Attila and his hordes, until a warrior woman turns his head. As he...
Il Trovatore
Renowned director Davide Livermore delivers a spectacular new digital production of Giuseppe Verdis Il Trovatore for Opera Australia premiering at the Sydney Opera House this...
Madama Butterfly
After receiving four and a half stars from The Sydney Morning Herald for its premiere season that stunned both critics and audiences in 2019, Graeme...
La Traviata
Audiences will be spoiled for choice with two outstanding sopranos cast to perform the lead role of Violetta Valry in Elijah Moshinskys much-loved production of...
The Tales of Hoffmann
OFFENBACH: The Tales of Hoffmann | Conductor Carlo Montanaro | Director Damiano MichielettoExperience the fanciful world and musical brilliance of Offenbachs magnum opus - The...
Aida
VERDI: Aida | Conductor Lorenzo Passerini and Tahu Matheson | Director & Choreographer Davide LivermoreOpera Australias spectacular digital production, Aida, returns to the Sydney Opera...
Otello
VERDI: Otello | Conductor Andrea Battistoni | Director Harry KupferLegendary director Harry Kupfers acclaimed production of Otello, one of Verdis most magnificent works, will return...
Attila
VERDI: Attila | Conductor Andrea Battistoni | Director Davide LivermoreA highlight of the season will be the triumphant return of Verdis Attila, following its suspension...
Videos
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Morning Melodies: Christmas with Lucy Durack Kingston City Hall (12/08-12/08) |
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Pay No Attention Flying Fruit Fly Circus (7/04-7/11) |
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First, Do No Harm by Grace Malouf KXT on Broadway (6/24-7/04) |
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Afterglow Belvoir Street Theatre (7/09-7/25) |
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Everyone Knows I'm A Pervert KXT (6/10-6/20) |
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Australian Festival of Arts and Music Sydney Opera House (7/25-7/25) |
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Balloon Dog Merrigong Theatre Company (7/01-7/05) |
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NFRW/T QTopia Sydney The Loading Dock Theatre (6/20-6/22) |
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Shooting Hedda Gabler Seymour Centre (6/05-6/27) |
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Dad Daughter Ukulele Bondi Pavilion Theatre (6/21-6/21) |
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