Accessible Performances

Accessible Performances

We want everyone to have the opportunity to experience the magic of shows at the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy the selection of Auslan Interpreted, Audio Described and Captioned programs.

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Accessible Performances
  • Badu Gili: Celestial - The Sails of Sydney Opera House (2023) Audio Described

    A celebration of the rich history and contemporary vibrancy of Australia’s First Nations culture, Badu Gili continues the traditions of Bennelong Point, formerly known as Tubowgule ('where the knowledge waters meet'), a gathering place for community, ceremony and storytelling for thousands of yea...

  • What is The City But The People? (2023) Audio Described

    Available worldwide until 1st Oct 2028.
    ‘What Is the City but the People?’ was a unique portrait of Sydney created by its people, showcasing the story, sentiments and soul of the city. Raised above the forecourt, Sydneysiders walked a 60 metre catwalk backed by live music, projected photographs ...

  • Jamie Oliver - In conversation (2023) Auslan

    Chef and child health campaigner Jamie Oliver returned to Sydney for an Australian exclusive conversation at the Sydney Opera House. His mission? To inspire the next generation to enjoy cooking fresh, delicious food from scratch.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Jamie’s story as he captivates...

  • Camp Cope - Live at Sydney Opera House (2023) Auslan

    This performance is Auslan-interpreted
    The introductory documentary has Closed-Captions

    After eight years crafting fearless, empowering anthems that shook up Australian music, beloved Melbourne trio Camp Cope signed off with a final farewell show at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in October...

  • Lighting of the Sails 2023: Life Enlivened: Audio Described

    The Sydney Opera House farewells one of Australia’s most admired artists, Dr John Olsen AO OBE. We proudly pay tribute to Olsen’s extraordinary six-decade career in Lighting of the Sails: Life Enlivened when his works will be animated and projected on the Opera House sails for Vivid Sydney from 2...

  • Actually Autistic: All About Women 2023

    Chloe Hayden, Grace Tame & Jac den Houting
    Curated and moderated by Amy Thunig

    Nearly 80% of autistic women are mis- or un-diagnosed - but every day we're learning more about this disability. Join our panellists to hear what it's actually like to be autistic.

    We live in a society that is only j...

  • Jarvis Cocker: Good Pop Bad Pop: Antidote 2022

    Presented as part of Antidote 2022
    Live-broadcast from The Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
    Sunday, 11 September
    Auslan and Live Captioned

    The legendary pop pioneer opened his attic crawl space where he hoarded objects for 20 years. He tells us what he found there and how the things we keep hi...

  • The Body Free and Powerful: Olivia Laing: Antidote 2022

    Presented as part of Antidote 2022
    Live-broadcast from The Playhouse Theatre, Sydney Opera House
    Sunday, 11 September 2022
    This talk is recommended for ages 15+
    Auslan and Live Captioned

    The body is the arena where power and politicised control play out. Join Olivia Laing as she examines how bo...

  • The World Turned Upside Down: Antidote 2022

    Presented as part of Antidote 2022
    Live-broadcast from The Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
    Sunday, 11 September 2022
    Auslan and Live Captioned

    The cross benches in our federal parliament got quite a bit more crowded at this year's election. Will this Independents movement continue to grow? A...

  • Where do we go from here?: Antidote 2022

    Presented as part of Antidote 2022
    Live-broadcast from The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
    Sunday, 11 September 2022
    Auslan and Live Captioned

    With growing momentum to enact the Uluru Statement from the Heart, is a meaningful change for First Nations people and our country finally really on the...

  • A Higher Calling: Antidote 2022

    Lisa Pryor & Amy Coopes, hosted by Norman Swan

    Presented as part of Antidote 2022
    Live-broadcast from The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
    Sunday, 11 September
    Auslan and Live Captioned

    These high-achievers sacrificed successful careers in journalism to take up the rigorous study necessary to be...

  • Welcome to the Pandemicene: Antidote 2022

    Presented as part of Antidote 2022
    Live-broadcast from The Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
    Sunday, 11 September 2022
    Live Captioned

    The climate crisis has created a unique situation that has the potential to breed many more viruses. So is Covid just the start? Then where do we go next?

    Ther...

  • Lighting of the Sails 2022: Yarrkalpa - Hunting Ground, 2021: Audio Described

    The Sydney Opera House annually creates visual descriptions of the animation projected onto the iconic Opera House sails for people who are blind or have low vision. This year, the animation was a collaboration bringing to life the intricate painting ‘Yarrkalpa – Hunting Ground, 2021’ in which ei...

  • Badu Gili | Celebrating First Nations Culture: Audio Described

    This stream is audio description is for those who are blind or have low vision, as well as their family, friends, companions and carers who would like to experience an audio description of Badu Gili 2018, an Opera House sails lighting experience that takes place on the Bennelong sail each day at ...

  • Lighting of the Sails 2018: Metamathemagical (Audio Described)

    Watch celebrated Australian artist Jonathan Zawada's site-specific artwork transform the Sydney Opera House sails into a series of kinetic digital sculptures. Metamathemagical appears at Vivid LIVE as part of Vivid Sydney 2018.

  • Lighting the Sails 2017: Audio Creatures (Audio Described)

    Watch Sydney creative Ash Bolland's morphing, mesmeric artwork Audio Creatures take shape on the Opera House sails paired with tailor-made soundscapes by Brazilian electronic producer Amon Tobin. Be transported to a world of colourful sea creatures, vibrant plant life and a sleek, organic/mechani...

  • Lighting of the Sails 2019: Austral Flora Ballet (Audio Described)

    Watch the sails of the Sydney Opera House transform into a large-scale canvas for Vivid Sydney, featuring Andrew Thomas Huang's new work "Austral Flora Ballet".

    Commissioned by the Sydney Opera House & Destination NSW for the Lighting of The Sails at Vivid Sydney 2019.

    Director: Andrew Thomas ...

  • Badu Gili | Wonder Women (Audio Described)

    A celebration of the rich history and contemporary vibrancy of Australia’s First Nations culture, Badu Gili continues the traditions of Bennelong Point, formerly known as Tubowgule ('where the knowledge waters meet'), a gathering place for community, ceremony and storytelling for thousands of yea...

  • Bell Shakespeare: John Bell, One Man In His Time (Audio Described)

    Presented in association with Bell Shakespeare.

    A special performance from John Bell AO, who founded Bell Shakespeare based on his belief that all Australians should have access to the works of Shakespeare in performance. In an excerpt from One Man In His Time, John shares his reflections on the...

  • Take a guided backstage tour of the Sydney Opera House (Auslan)

    Join our tour guide Declan as he reveals the stories of this iconic building through history, incredible architecture and anecdotes.

  • Mada's Magic Marvels (Auslan)

    Recommended for ages 8+

    Join Mr Magic himself, Adam Mada for a digital magical experience like no other! Watch closely with the whole family as Mada reaches through the screen to make objects appear, transmogrify and even fly before your very eyes!

  • Black Lives Matter with IndigenousX (Auslan)

    As the global Black Lives Matter protests continue, Australians have been challenged to confront the realities of ongoing racism and Aboriginal deaths in custody. Sydney Opera House has invited IndigenousX to curate this panel discussion exploring how state sanctioned violence is enabled and prot...

  • Guwanyi Walama | Kids Tour of the Sydney Opera House precinct (Auslan) | Age 8+

    Join our Indigenous narrators on a journey into the history and culture of Bennelong Point in this digital tour created especially for kids!

    Beginning from creation time to pre-settlement and the arrival of the first fleet, learn about the daily life of the Gadigal people and the land of Tubowgu...

  • Yotam Ottolenghi | Keeping Cooking Simple (Auslan)

    Spend your afternoon with the chef who has made tahini and pomegranate molasses pantry staples across the world. Yotam Ottolenghi joins Adam Liaw for a no holds barred conversation, sharing the stories behind his iconic recipes.