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Sydney Opera House: You are the Sun

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Explore a magical medley of nature and music in this relaxed and playful opera for babies and grown-ups. Direct from the United Kingdom, and for the first time in Australia, You are the Sun combines the joy of gentle classical singing and sensory play. It is an invitation to see…
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Opera Australia: Cinderella (Cendrillon)

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
OA has four shows on the go. First up is an abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon) in the visually ravishing, frequently hilarious production by Laurent Pelly. Then there’s Sarah Giles’ thoughtful take on La traviata and Dean Bryant’s staging of Bernstein’s sparkling Candide (with Eddie Perfect as the relentlessly…
Eugene Onegin

Opera Australia: Eugene Onegin

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
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 her world, she feels her own love story beginning. But Onegin rejects her passion. Eugene Onegin is the journey from what could be to…
A woman in a yellow ball gown looks solemnly into a mirror, with people talking and laughing in the background.
Editor's Choice La Traviata

Opera Australia: La Traviata

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
OA has four shows on the go. First up is an abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon) in the visually ravishing, frequently hilarious production by Laurent Pelly. Then there’s Sarah Giles’ thoughtful take on La traviata and Dean Bryant’s staging of Bernstein’s sparkling Candide (with Eddie Perfect as the relentlessly…
Editor's Choice

Opera Australia: Cinderella (Cendrillon)

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
OA has four shows on the go. First up is an abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon) in the visually ravishing, frequently hilarious production by Laurent Pelly. Then there’s Sarah Giles’ thoughtful take on La traviata and Dean Bryant’s staging of Bernstein’s sparkling Candide (with Eddie Perfect as the relentlessly…
Great Opera Hits

Opera Australia: Great Opera Hits

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Stroll down to the Sydney Opera House and join the stars of Opera Australia for a concert of the greatest hits of opera. These relaxed concerts take place as the sun sets across Sydney Harbour, and last around 90 minutes. Listen to famous arias from Bizet, Puccini, Rossini, Verdi and…
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Opera Australia: Cinderella (Cendrillon)

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
OA has four shows on the go. First up is an abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon) in the visually ravishing, frequently hilarious production by Laurent Pelly. Then there’s Sarah Giles’ thoughtful take on La traviata and Dean Bryant’s staging of Bernstein’s sparkling Candide (with Eddie Perfect as the relentlessly…
Editor's Choice

Opera Australia: Cinderella (Cendrillon)

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
OA has four shows on the go. First up is an abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon) in the visually ravishing, frequently hilarious production by Laurent Pelly. Then there’s Sarah Giles’ thoughtful take on La traviata and Dean Bryant’s staging of Bernstein’s sparkling Candide (with Eddie Perfect as the relentlessly…
A woman in a yellow ball gown looks solemnly into a mirror, with people talking and laughing in the background.
Editor's Choice La Traviata

Opera Australia: La Traviata

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
OA has four shows on the go. First up is an abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon) in the visually ravishing, frequently hilarious production by Laurent Pelly. Then there’s Sarah Giles’ thoughtful take on La traviata and Dean Bryant’s staging of Bernstein’s sparkling Candide (with Eddie Perfect as the relentlessly…
Editor's Choice

Opera Australia: Cinderella (Cendrillon)

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
OA has four shows on the go. First up is an abridged, English-language version of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon) in the visually ravishing, frequently hilarious production by Laurent Pelly. Then there’s Sarah Giles’ thoughtful take on La traviata and Dean Bryant’s staging of Bernstein’s sparkling Candide (with Eddie Perfect as the relentlessly…
The Pirates of Penzance (WA Opera)

West Australian Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
Hurrah for The Pirate King! Gilbert and Sullivan’s uproariously silly operetta The Pirates of Penzance storms the stage of His Majesty’s Theatre for a romp across the high seas and to the Motherland. Bursting with much-loved music, the score will leave you grinning with classics including I am the Very…

Rotary Club of Woy Woy: Opera in the Arboretum

Pearl Beach Arboretum 71 Crystal Avenue, Pearl Beach, NSW, Australia
A sublime afternoon of music in a native forest setting at Pearl Beach. A world class line up of opera stars with bass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell, tenor Andrew Goodwin and soprano Clarissa Spata. Special Guest artist is violinist Madeleine Easton.

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