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Scott Silven The Lost Things

11 to 29 June 2025

In the Playhouse

Magic

From internationally acclaimed illusionist and mentalist Scott Silvencomes the world premiere of his most awe-inspiring show yet—The Lost Things.

Following his sold-out show Wonders at the Sydney Opera House in 2022, Silven returns with a brand new live magical experience. Weaving spellbinding magic, mentalism, and immersive storytelling, this is magic redefined—intimate, breathtaking, and unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Be amongst the first to witness The Lost Things in this exclusive Sydney premiere—before it takes to stages around the world.

A brand-new magical experience

In The Lost Things, magic, memory, and mystery collide as Scott Silven takes you on a spellbinding journey where the unexpected leads to the extraordinary. Lost moments, chance encounters and forgotten memories are brought vividly to life through mind-bending illusions and mentalism that will leave you questioning what’s real—and what’s possible.

This is not just another magic show—it’s an interactive, immersive, and unforgettable theatrical experience, unlike anything you’ve seen before. You won’t just watch the impossible unfold—you’ll become part of it, as Silven blurs the line between audience and performer and redefines what live magic can be.

Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, we guarantee The Lost Things will astonish as Silven delivers an event that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

This is your opportunity to experience the world premiere of Scott Silven’s most spellbinding show yet.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

 

The Lost Things is co-commissioned by Sydney Opera House, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois and Seattle Theatre Group, Opening Nights at Florida State University, Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Arizona Arts Live, ASU Gammage, Charleston Gaillard Center, Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, Marion Cultural and Civic Center, Midland Center for the Arts, Modlin Center for the Arts, Performing Arts Houston, Virginia Arts Festival and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts.

Mounted with the generous support of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity through residencies in March and April 2025

Equally dazzling and mystifying

Forbes

The sense of wonder is irresistible…Silven is awe inspiring.

Vogue

Is he astounding? Absolutely

The New York Times

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.

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