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Dark | Masterful | Enduring

Elijah Moshinsky’s much-loved production of Rigoletto returns to the stage of Sydney Opera House, complete with its glamorous La Dolce Vita-inspired sets and costumes, and scene-stealing car. The revolving dollhouse style set gives a cinematic detail to each scene.

The romantic and adventure-filled musical inspired by the beloved films, is coming to Australia for the first time! This dazzling production transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on an epic adventure to find home, love, and family.

Flirty | Funny | Fabulous

An opulent party of glitz, glamour and Parisian charm, featuring familiar waltzes, tuneful melodies and lively choreography. The Merry Widow is flirty, funny and fabulous. Murphy’s dazzling production is a joyful escape to art deco era high society.

Raw | Expansive | Groundbreaking

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story. Emotional melodies, lush orchestration and operatic grandeur meet contemporary Aboriginal storytelling.

Stroll down to the Sydney Opera House and join the stars of Opera Australia for a concert of the greatest hits of opera.

Iconic | Celebratory | Virtuosic

A dazzling program performed in tribute to Joan Sutherland. Hear the full orchestra, chorus and homegrown sensation Jessica Pratt singing highlights from La Stupenda’s career.

Witty | Transformative | Charming

Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its debut, Lerner and Loewe’s sparkling gem of theatrical history returns to the Sydney Opera House. Directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer based on Julie Andrews’ acclaimed 2016 production.

Heart-warming | Beautiful | Empowering

The romantic and adventure-filled musical inspired by the beloved films, is coming to Australia for the first time! This dazzling production transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on an epic adventure to find home, love, and family.

A landmark, one-night-only musical event to mark the reopening of the Ian Potter State Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne.

Vibrant | Romantic | Poetic

Puccini’s classic Bohemian love story is about youth, beauty, passion and heartache. This shimmering new production is set in snow-kissed Paris.

Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its debut, Lerner and Loewe’s sparkling gem of theatrical history returns to Melbourne. Directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer based on Julie Andrews’ acclaimed 2016 production.

Naughty | Hilarious | Uncensored

Cabaret meets opera in an irreverent late-night performance, featuring drag, opera classics and a few pop numbers.

Symphonic | Theatrical | Charming

An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.

Modern | Powerful | Transcendent

A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents, bringing a real-life tragedy, and eventual triumph, to the stage.

Iconic | Romantic | Poetic

Set in snow-kissed Paris, Puccini’s timeless classic Bohemian love story of youth, beauty, passion and heartache kicks off the New Year’s celebrations.

Glamorous | Celebratory | Once-in-a-lifetime

Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and prepare for an unforgettable evening of opera’s most beautiful music, at the Opera Gala Concert. Make this your most glamorous New Year ever.

Vibrant | Romantic | Poetic

Puccini’s classic Bohemian love story is about youth, beauty, passion and heartache. This shimmering new production is set in snow-kissed Paris.

Magical | High-flying | Funny

Set out on a surprising journey into a magical world in this new production of Mozart’s famous opera, packed with fabulous, larger-than-life characters.

Virtuosic | Laugh-out-loud | Quirky

Donizetti’s sparkling romantic comedy is a love letter to high notes and high jinks, in an iconic production by Simon Phillips.

Punchy | Inventive | Fantastical

A double bill of one-act French operas at the cutting edge of opera. Performed by the Opera Australia Orchestra with international opera star Anna Caterina Antonacci and a starry Australian cast.

Mythic | Intriguing | Contemporary

A new opera based on Murray Bail’s acclaimed novel, Eucalyptus is an Australian fairytale, unusual love story and poetic ode to trees.

Epic | Passionate | Resonant

Turandot fiercely protects her heart. This new production of Puccini’s grand opera features monumental sets, immersive visuals, mesmerising dance and opera’s electrifying aria ‘Nessun dorma’.

Magical | High-flying | Funny

Set out on a surprising journey into a magical world in this new production of Mozart’s famous opera, packed with fabulous, larger-than-life characters.

Raw | Expansive | Groundbreaking

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story. Emotional melodies, lush orchestration and operatic grandeur meet contemporary Aboriginal storytelling.

Side-splitting | Swashbuckling | Toe-tapping

Gilbert and Sullivan’s sparkling masterpiece sails into the Sydney Opera House with its witty wordplay, rollicking rhythms and sensational tunes.

Devilish | Dazzling | Dangerous

Gounod’s tale of a man selling his soul to the devil is Grand Opera at its grandest, with huge scenes on an epic scale, and directed by Sir David McVicar.

Thrilling | Tense | Tragic

A fast-moving political thriller where Riccardo risks everything to pursue his best friend’s wife. An all-star cast led by Nicole Car perform Verdi’s powerful score.

Timeless | Enchanting | Exquisite

Love is in the air when mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre and lutenist Thomas Dunford take an idyll across three centuries of French song.

Timeless | Enchanting | Exquisite

Love is in the air when mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre and lutenist Thomas Dunford take an idyll across three centuries of French song.

Epic | Seductive | Climactic

Experience the ravishing score and earth-shattering climax of Wagner’s epic tale of lust, love and redemption in a blockbuster new production by Sir David McVicar.

Monumental | Uplifting | Grand

From its mysterious opening to the famous Ode to Joy finale, Beethoven’s towering masterpiece is one of the most extraordinary achievements in music.