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2024

December

Tue
31 Dec 2024
Venue

Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney

Language

Performed in English with English surtitles.

Running Time

Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including one interval.

Please note

While the Northern Foyer of the Joan Sutherland Theatre offers views of both the 9pm and midnight fireworks, some locations will have partial or no views. Views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge are only available from the Northern Foyers and due to capacity limits, unobstructed views of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and fireworks cannot be guaranteed.

If you choose not to purchase tickets to the Midnight Party, there are a limited number of outdoor viewing areas you’ll be able to access following the performance. Please note that these spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed.


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There’s nowhere in the world like Sydney on New Year’s Eve, and there’s nowhere closer to the action than Sydney Opera House.

Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind as you stroll towards the iconic sails.

Once upon a time, there was a dejected daughter, a spiteful stepmother, a pouty prince, and some selfish sisters. You know the fairy tale, now feel the magic of Laurent Pelly’s whimsical production of Cinderella. After packed-out runs at the Metropolitan Opera of New York and Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, this acclaimed staging of Cinderella makes a grand Australian debut on New Year’s Eve.

Massenet’s classic opera has long delighted audiences with its sumptuous music and big heart. This production adds a delightful dash of humour with playful choreography, extravagant costumes in outrageous shapes and sizes, and a pop-up storybook set.

Performed in English, this crowd-pleasing production is perfect for newcomers, but opera-lovers are in for a royal treat.

Don’t miss the ball – and don’t miss a magical countdown to midnight you’ll remember forever!


Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)

Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper

Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)

Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper

Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)

Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper

Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)

Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper

Cendrillon at Royal Opera House (2011)

Photograph: ©ROH/Bill Cooper


Package Options

Add the pre-performance dinner and/or the Midnight Party when you book your tickets to Cinderella on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve Pre-performance dinner

Pre-performance Dinner

$499

Look out over Sydney Harbour as you dine on a three-course menu, matched with premium wines and beverages in the Northern Foyer from 5:30pm.

Price does not include performance ticket.

New Year's Eve at the Sydney Opera House

Midnight Party

$499

Canapés, drinks and live entertainment, in the Northern Foyer with views of the spectacular midnight fireworks on Sydney Harbour.

Price does not include performance ticket, please note that while the foyer offers a good view of the fireworks, space outside on the balcony will be limited.

Cinderella at Sydney Opera House

Platinum Package

$1,797

Pre-performance dinner in the Northern Foyer, Platinum seats to the show, a program, and a glass of champagne at interval, and the Midnight Party.

Price includes performance ticket, excludes $9.80 transaction fee.

Cast & Creative

Director & Costume Designer
Laurent Pelly
Set Designer
Barbara de Limburg
Costume Associate
Thomaz Le Gouès
Lighting Designer
Duane Schuler
Choreographer
Laura Scozzi
Rehearsal Director & Choreographer
Karine Girard
English Translation
Kelley Rourke
Cinderella
Prince Charming
Fairy Godmother

Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus

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