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Globally renowned indie-folk troubadour Mike Rosenberg – a.k.a Passenger – returns to the Opera House this October for his Concert Hall debut. Last performing in the Studio in 2010, the Brighton-born singer-songwriter will play beloved hits like ‘Let Her Go’ and ‘Holes’.
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Exclusive Australian premiere for Benjamin Millepied’s Romeo & Juliet Suite
Navigating seamlessly between the conventions of cinema, dance and theatre, Benjamin Millepied’s Romeo & Juliet suite will make its Australian premiere in an exclusive season at the Sydney Opera House from 5 – 9 June, 2024.
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Benjamin Millepied’s Romeo & Juliet Suite
Navigating seamlessly between the conventions of cinema, dance and theatre, Benjamin Millepied’s Romeo & Juliet(link is external, opens in new tab or window) suite will make its Australian premiere in an exclusive season at the Sydney Opera House from 5 – 9 June, 2024.
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New to Stream
The Sydney Opera House has unveiled its newest collection of performance films recorded live during its 50th anniversary year. Live at Sydney Opera House captures exhilarating moments from the Concert Hall to the Forecourt, including Australian trio Camp Cope’s final ever show, a serenading Arlo Parks, the world premiere of queer rock opera Bark of Millions, a celebration of First Nations culture and music in DanceRites and more – all available to watch now for free via Stream.
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Nobel Prize Laureate Dr Jennifer Doudna to appear at the Sydney Opera House
Nobel Laureate, biochemist and co-inventor of CRISPR gene-editing technology Dr Jennifer Doudna will appear live on the Opera House’s Concert Hall stage in May for a discussion on her pioneering work.
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The Centre for Creativity’s 2024 Autumn Program Announced
The Sydney Opera House today announced a huge autumn line-up of 18 performances and participatory events that will take place in the Centre for Creativity from March – June. The program features a mix of free and paid activities for all ages, with brand new experiences and the return of regular favourites, including song writing, shadow puppetry, cultural dance workshops and a new multi-sensory theatre show for babies.
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All About Women 2024 line-up announced
The Sydney Opera House today announced an extraordinary line-up of 24 events featuring more than 40 international and Australian artists, thinkers and storytellers for the 12th annual All About Women festival. Taking place on Sunday 10 March 2024, the centrepiece talks event returns in-person and online to explore big ideas important to women, gender diverse people and their allies through conversations, panels and workshops.
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Opera House brings back its fish and chip shop this summer
The Opera House’s popular fish and chip eatery, The Harbour, returns to the Opera House’s Northern Broadwalk for a special summer series, bringing a modern twist to seafood classics like golden crunchy chips, potato scallops and seafood baskets.
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Icons of British post-punk, THE THE return to the Opera House
British post-punk icons THE THE will make a searing return to the Sydney Opera House in November 2024 for a two-night takeover of the acoustically transformed Concert Hall.
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Sydney Opera House spectacular Circus 1903 announces cast
An international cast of performers will roll into town to kick-off rehearsals for the Opera House’s summer spectacle, Circus 1903.
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First details for All About Women 2024 announced
The Sydney Opera House today announced the first details for its 12th annual All About Women festival, taking place on Sunday 10 March 2024.
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Zamrock pioneers make their Australian debut after an influential five-decade career
Zambian psychedelic rock legends WITCH will make their blistering Sydney Opera House debut in March 2024.
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Rehearsals commence for GATSBY at The Green Light
The cast and creative team of GATSBY at The Green Light has gathered from around the globe, beginning rehearsals ahead of the production’s world premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
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DanceRites 2023 winners announced
Mui Mui Bumer Gedlam has claimed the top prize at DanceRites 2023 – Australia’s only national dance competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups – following two days of intense competition at the Sydney Opera House over the weekend.
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The Necks return for their record 9th Opera House appearance
Australia’s foremost improvised music trailblazers, The Necks, will return to the Opera House in February 2024 for an intimate two-night residency in the Playhouse showcasing their unmistakable genre-bending genius.
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Opera House launches new Badu Gili sails projection exploring celestial navigation
The Sydney Opera House today announced it will launch a new chapter of its free, nightly First Nations sails lighting, Badu Gili, on December 15 with a dynamic projection displaying the works of two celebrated First Nations artists, Gail Mabo and Nikau Hindin.
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Bessel van der Kolk to appear at the Sydney Opera House
Author of the bestselling phenomenon The Body Keeps the Score and one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, will appear on the Concert Hall stage in March next year discussing his pioneering research into traumatic stress and its impact on our brains and bodies.
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Beninese icon Angélique Kidjo returns to the Opera House to celebrate epic 40-year career
Beninese icon and five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo will return to the Sydney Opera House for one electrifying performance in the sonically reinvigorated Concert Hall in March 2024.
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Cherished music series Utzon Music returns in 2024 for a triumphant 17th year
The Sydney Opera House’s cherished music series Utzon Music returns in 2024 for a triumphant 17th year. Set in the intimate Utzon Room – with the exception of one very special detour to the Concert Hall – the year-round series showcases an incredible collection of the world’s leading chamber musicians and renowned soloists from western and eastern classical traditions.
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Lonnie Holley, Moor Mother + Irreversible Entanglements at the Opera House
The Sydney Opera House has announced that celebrated American visual artist and experimental musician Lonnie Holley will be joined by musician and activist Moor Mother and free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements for a night of rapturous collaboration in the Utzon Room on February 26.
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Kids and Families 2024 Program Announce
The Sydney Opera House today announced the 2024 line-up for its Kids and Families program, featuring the stage premiere of beloved novel James and the Giant Peach, Ireland’s Polar Bear and Penguin, a new circus experience by the world-renowned Flying Fruit Fly Circus and a powerful Bangarra Dance Theatre work for children.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Steve Lacy at the Opera House this summer
The Sydney Opera House today announced two electrifying contemporary music events over summer with genre-raiding psych-rockers Unknown Mortal Orchestra making their Concert Hall debut on January 30, and alternative R&B star Steve Lacy performing two shows in-the-round on 31 January and 1 February 2024.
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Full program announced for DanceRites 2023
The Sydney Opera House today announced the full program for DanceRites 2023, a free celebration of First Nations dance, music, and culture taking place on the Opera House’s Forecourt on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November.
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Black Country, New Road exclusive Australian debut performance
UK indie-rock outfit Black Country, New Road will make its Australian debut in the Opera House’s Concert Hall in March 2024, playing rousing tracks from their newly-released third album ‘Live at Bush Hall’.
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