Pay No Attention
Term 3
Australia’s national youth circus takes centre stage
Event details
| Term | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 10:00am |
| Term 2 | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 1:00pm |
| Term 2 | Thursday 2 July 2026 | 10:00am |
| Term 2 | Thursday 2 July 2026 | 1:00pm |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Student | $29.00 |
One complimentary teacher per class. Ratio required for supervision is one teacher per 15 students.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House. For more information about authorised agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
Arts Assist: The Arts Assist ticket and travel subsidy program provides the full cost of the Creative Learning performance ticket and $5 per student towards travel costs for your journey to Sydney Opera House. Find out more about Arts Assist.
Audio loop available
Wheelchair accessible
No language barrier
We cater to students with disability and will make every effort to accommodate any special requirements or access adjustments your students may have. All of our venues are wheelchair accessible with dedicated wheelchair positions and companion seats. Please let us know on the booking form how we can assist in making your excursion as enjoyable as possible and we will be in touch.
If you would like to book a group with accessibility needs, please contact Creative Learning on +61 2 9250 7770 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST) or email creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com.
A visual story provides information about what to expect when attending a venue or show. It has short descriptions with images. The Studio Social Story (PDF).
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House.
Watch your head for flying circus performers.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Dance MagazinePhysical comedy, acrobatic daring, slight of hand, balancing, juggling – there is something so pleasing about seeing flashes of brilliance in young people, at the very beginning of their trajectory as professionals.
About The Flying Fruit Fly Circus
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus is Australia’s National Youth Circus, recognised as one of the world’s leading performing arts companies.
They deliver Australia’s only full-time circus training program for students aged 8-19 in partnership with their academic school, providing a holistic nurturing creative education. They tour the world with contemporary circus performances and support Australian circus artists to make new work.
With many landmark projects to their name and an ever-increasing roll call of alumni working in leading companies around the world, The Flying Fruit Fly Circus are arguably Australia’s “most influential circus company” (ArtsHub). In 2029 their company will turn 50, marking half a century of providing exceptional life-changing opportunities for Australian young people, their families and audiences.
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus industry partners include Cirque du Soleil, Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne, National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), The Cube Wodonga, Circa and Casus Creations.
Cast and creatives
Director
Anni Davey OAM (Artistic Director, Flying Fruit Fly Circus)
Lighting Designer
Richard Vabre
Composer & Sound Designer
Mikey Lira
Costume Designer
April Dawson
Rigger
Daryll John
And a cast from the Flying Fruit Fly Circus
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Attending this event
Venue information
Please ensure that your group arrives at the venue 30 minutes prior to the performance start time. Latecomers may only be admitted to a performance during a suitable break, and in some cases, may be excluded. Please call the Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770 to notify us if you are running late.
Your safety and security is paramount to us during your visit to the Opera House. Therefore, all items larger than the dimensions of a standard A4 piece of paper must be checked in to the cloakroom. As they have limited space, we ask that teachers and students do not bring large bags/backpacks to the performance. Some bag trolleys may be available for your school in the Western Foyers. Please ensure that any prohibited items are left at home (e.g. scissors).
Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch and snacks, however you’ll find food and drinks outlets on the lower level of the concourse.
Please note food and drink are permitted inside the foyers, but only bottled water in the venues.
We recommend that students take their meal breaks on the Monumental Steps/Forecourt or in the Botanic Gardens immediately adjacent the SOH precinct. In inclement weather, there is ample room to take breaks underneath the Monumental Steps. In situations of particularly poor weather, breaks can be had in the Western Foyer. We ask that you please limit this to an as needed basis to avoid foyer congestion for other members of the General Public. There are several food and beverage options on site, as well as food and beverage options close by in Circular Quay.
Getting here
We are a 15-minute walk from Circular Quay, the closest station for public transport via train, bus and ferry. To view timetable information and ensure your public transport needs can be met, please check the Transport NSW website.
Buses and coaches can’t park onsite at Sydney Opera House. Large buses must disembark passengers on Macquarie Street in the allocated drop off zone. Please contact City of Sydney to confirm bus and coach set down areas. We recommend allowing an additional 10 minutes for walking from Macquarie Street.
Frequently asked questions
Please ensure that your group arrives at the venue 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as possible, but please be aware that some events have lock out periods where late comers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Occasionally this is not until the interval, and in some instances late comers won’t be admitted at all.
Yes, use this information to prepare a risk assessment and risk management plan. Teachers undertaking a risk assessment and risk management plan should be aware that Sydney Opera House cannot complete the risk assessment for them.
Food and drink are permitted inside the foyers, but not in the venues.
Please contact our Creative Learning Ticketing Specialists on 02 9250 7770 as soon as possible to advise if your group can no longer attend.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
The Opera House has also developed a Child-friendly Code of Conduct to engage with our youngest visitors.
Location and access
Studio
The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.