Playhouse

A space for storytelling, this room in the Sydney Opera House often plays host to productions for younger audiences, dance and experimental theatrical experiences.

Location and access

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

Upcoming events

Shortwave x Red Room Poetry: Short Films

3 Sep 2025

Australia | 2025 | Short Films | Unclassifed 15+ Celebrating National Poetry Month, Shortwave x Red Room Poetry is an evening of new and recent short films, curated in collaboration to celebrate the diversity, breadth, and breath of contemporary poetry beyond the page in search of the ambient light.

  • Cinema

SongRites Short Films

3 Sep 2025

Experience four powerful First Nations short films by First Nations storytellers from regional communities, underpinned by their connection to Country and culture – Katele (Mudskipper), The Djarn Djarns, Bala and Jarda Bura, Gurri Bura, Jarda Ngarli, Gurri Ngarli. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that content from this event may contain images and voices of deceased persons. Katele (Mudskipper)Australia | 2022 | English | Drama | M

  • Cinema
  • First Nations

Wrong Side of the Road

4 Sep 2025

This documentary-style classic 80s drama follows the Indigenous bands Us Mob and No Fixed Address as they move from gig to gig. Blending dramatisation with real events, it captures the energy of life on tour while exposing the racism, hostility and harassment the musicians faced.

  • Cinema
  • First Nations

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.