New Year's Eve
Cinderella (Cendrillon)
Sydney Opera House31 December 2024
New Year's Eve
Cinderella (Cendrillon)
Sydney Opera House31 December 2024
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…
Cinderella around the world
A tale that transcends cultures.
Did you know that the kind-hearted, mistreated girl who wins the heart of a prince exists in a variety of versions across the globe?
Illustrated Synopsis: Cinderella (Cendrillon)
Discover the story of Massenet’s classic opera in this illustrated synopsis.
Pre-performance Dinner
*SOLD OUT*
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.
Midnight Party
*SOLD OUT*
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.
Platinum Package
*SOLD OUT*
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.
Opera Australia presents Cinderella in association with Sydney Festival.
Cinderella is produced in association with The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, L’Opéra de Lille and Gran Teatre del Liceu. The original production was by the Santa Fe Opera. This production was first seen at the Royal Opera House, London on 5 July 2011.
Translation by Kelley Rourke. Abridged English version commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera and premiered at The Metropolitan Opera on December 17, 2021. Performed by arrangement with The Metropolitan Opera, publisher and sole copyright holder.
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.
Midnight Party ticket holders will have exclusive access to the Northern Foyers at interval and after the performance. All other attendees will have access to the outdoor Eastern Podium off the entry foyer at interval and after the performance. There is no entry, at anytime to the Concert Hall Foyers for Joan Sutherland Theatre ticket holders.