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JOAN SUTHERLAND THEATRE, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

480 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, 2010
Sydney, New South Wales 2000

Upcoming Shows

The Drover's Wife
The Drover's Wife
Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

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...

The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Jul 8 – Aug 18, 2026

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
Rigoletto
Jul 21 – Aug 21, 2026

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
La Stupenda: A Joan Sutherland Celebration
Aug 20 – Aug 22, 2026

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: 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.  ...

Review: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! - a theatrical pitch you can't miss


by Kym Vaitiekus - April 17, 2026

A sharp, hilarious musical about the chaos of creating GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!...

Past Shows

Eugene Onegin
Eugene Onegin
Mar 17 – Mar 28, 2026

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
Turandot
Jan 15 – Mar 27, 2026

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
Madama Butterfly
Dec 31 – Mar 25, 2026

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
Hansel & Gretel
Jan 27 – Feb 28, 2026

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
La Bohème
Aug 23 – Sep 20, 2025

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
The Marriage of Figaro
Jul 31 – Aug 27, 2025

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
Rusalka
Jul 19 – Aug 11, 2025

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
Carmen
Jul 10 – Jul 19, 2025

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
Cinderella
Jan 2 – Mar 28, 2025

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
Cinderella
Dec 31

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
Jun 30 – Oct 21, 2024

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
Hamlet
Jul 20 – Aug 9, 2024

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
Il Trittico
Jul 3 – May 19, 2024

Three one-act operas offer gritty melodrama, intimate tragedy and surprising satire in one night

Opera Up Late
Opera Up Late
Mar 1

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
Attila
Oct 29 – Nov 5, 2022

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
Il Trovatore
Jul 15 – Jul 30, 2022

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
Madama Butterfly
Jun 29 – Jul 30, 2022

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
La Traviata
Jul 5 – Jul 29, 2022

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 Phantom of the Opera
Mar 25 – Apr 24, 2022
The Tales of Hoffmann
The Tales of Hoffmann
Aug 2 – Aug 14, 2021

OFFENBACH: The Tales of Hoffmann | Conductor Carlo Montanaro | Director Damiano MichielettoExperience the fanciful world and musical brilliance of Offenbachs magnum opus - The...

Aida
Aida
Jun 22 – Aug 13, 2021

VERDI: Aida | Conductor Lorenzo Passerini and Tahu Matheson | Director & Choreographer Davide LivermoreOpera Australias spectacular digital production, Aida, returns to the Sydney Opera...

Otello
Otello
Jul 16 – Jul 29, 2021

VERDI: Otello | Conductor Andrea Battistoni | Director Harry KupferLegendary director Harry Kupfers acclaimed production of Otello, one of Verdis most magnificent works, will return...

Attila
Attila
Jun 29 – Jul 10, 2021

VERDI: Attila | Conductor Andrea Battistoni | Director Davide LivermoreA highlight of the season will be the triumphant return of Verdis Attila, following its suspension...

Videos


Beetlejuice the Musical in Sydney, Australia Beetlejuice the Musical
Capitol Theatre, Sydney (11/21-1/10)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Australia) in Sydney, Australia Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Australia)
Sydney Lyric (3/09-4/04)
Live at Lunch - Birdsong, Sky and Flutes in Sydney, Australia Live at Lunch - Birdsong, Sky and Flutes
The Concourse Concert Hall (9/02-9/02)
Juicy Riot in Sydney, Australia Juicy Riot
The Eternity Playhouse (6/29-6/29)
HAIR - THE TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL in Sydney, Australia HAIR - THE TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL
Theatre Royal (6/06-7/05)
Anastasia in Sydney, Australia Anastasia
Sydney Lyric Theatre (4/07-7/19) VIDEOS
Beyond the Beehive: Amy Winehouse's Musical Mastery in Sydney, Australia Beyond the Beehive: Amy Winehouse's Musical Mastery
Kingston Arts Centre (7/31-7/31)
Anastasia - The Broadway Musical - Audio Described Performance in Sydney, Australia Anastasia - The Broadway Musical - Audio Described Performance
Sydney Lyric (6/27-6/27)
Rigoletto in Sydney, Australia Rigoletto
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (7/21-8/21)
The Jungle and the Sea in Sydney, Australia The Jungle and the Sea
Belvoir Theatre (7/11-8/02)