PLAN YOUR VISIT

What to see

Which opera to choose? Which ones will I enjoy?

Whether you are coming to the opera for the first time or you've been subscribing for years it's always a tough decision. Please help yourself to the many resources in this website which tell you more about the productions this year. There are photos, trailers, plot summaries, biographies of the performers, media releases and much more.

If you're new to opera, we can suggest some operas that are perfect for first-timers.

You might also like to consult one of our experienced Customer Service Representatives at the Opera Australia box office.

Buying tickets

There are many convenient ways to buy tickets to Opera Australia performances:

Online

Book at www.opera-australia.org.au/buytickets/book_tickets_now

By Email

E: ticketing@opera-australia.org.au

Via phone or in person

Opera Australia Ticket Services:

 

At the venue

Tickets are available via the venue box office up to the time of the performance, although additional charges may apply. Subscription packages are not available from the venue.

 

What to bring

Just bring yourself! Don’t forget glasses, if you need them, so that you can follow the surtitles (an English translation of the words that is projected above the stage). There's no need, these days, to dress up for the opera, although some of us like to. But at any given performance you will see all kinds of dress from black tie to denim, so the choice is yours.

Accessible Performances

 

For people with limited mobility

We have seating available with level access, as well as a number of wheelchair and companion seats within each performance. We recommend finalising your booking for accessible and companion seating early. To request accessible seating, please contact the Box Office via phone or email.

for people with vision impairments

For those with visual impairments, Opera Australia, in association with Vision Australia has scheduled a number of audio-described performances. Description is relayed by trained describers via a discreet headset linked to an infrared audio system. When booking, please let us know the number of headsets you require. The headset should be collected before the performance from the Customer Service Desk. Audio-described bookings can only be made through Opera Australia directly.

Audio-described performances in 2011:

Sydney

The Marriage of Figaro, Saturday 17 March at 1:00pm

Melbourne

Details coming soon. 

For people with hearing impairments

Surtitles allow those with hearing limitations to follow the libretto (text) in real time. The surtitle screen is located above the stage, and can be seen from most of the seats in the theatre. Please ensure when booking tickets that your seats have a view of the surtitles.

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