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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 for the 9pm fireworks.


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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.

Laurent Pelly’s lavish production of Cinderella is the perfect New Year’s Eve treat. After packed-out runs at the Metropolitan Opera of New York and Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, this acclaimed staging 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, performed in English, features gorgeous costumes in outrageous shapes and sizes, and a delightful dash of humour.

Complete your glamorous night out with a three-course, pre-show dinner overlooking the spectacular harbour or tickets to one of Sydney’s most fabulous midnight parties.

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


Cinderella at Sydney Opera House

Cheat Sheet: Cinderella (Cendrillon)

A cheat's guide to Massenet’s take on the Cinderella story.

What happens in the story? Who was the composer? What should I expect from the music? Here’s everything you need to know…

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Illustrated Synopsis - Cinderella

Illustrated Synopsis: Cinderella (Cendrillon)

Discover the story of Massenet’s classic opera in this illustrated synopsis.

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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

Conductor
Evan Rogister
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
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Dean Of Faculty

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Opera Australia Chorus

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