Join our cheeky and mischievous Jack as he gets into all sorts of trouble with a very big beanstalk!
Fee-fi-fo-fum…

Join our cheeky and mischievous Jack as he gets into all sorts of trouble with a very big beanstalk! Sing and clap along with the Babies Proms Orchestra as Jack dodges strife because he didn’t listen to his mother and now must face an angry giant…

In this magical world, can Jack resist the giant’s treasures – a singing harp and some shiny golden eggs? Will Jack be quick enough, clever enough or strong enough to make it back home?

‘…I have never seen anything quite like Apollo 13: Mission Control. It is truly an amazing production.’ Dominion Post, New Zealand

Houston, we’ve had a problem…
Trapped 200,000 miles away from Earth, three astronauts fight for their lives. An explosion has ripped through their space craft, and they are running out of oxygen, power and hope. The staff of America’s Space Agency are desperately trying to find ways to bring the ship home.

Become a member of Mission Control and let Flight Director, Gene Kranz, lead you on your mission to bring these three heroes home. Inside a detailed replica of the 1970 space administration control room, you will be given the opportunity to interact with the Astronauts and staff. Sit in the console seats or as a member of the Press Gallery and watch one of the greatest survival stories of the twentieth century unfold.
 

The Voyage is an uplifting affirmation and celebration of the wonderment of life.’ Lowdown, Australia

Kijimuna Dance and Music Troupe celebrate the joyous lives of the Okinawan people using the movements of this region’s classical dance. Seven dancers and three musicians transform, scene by scene, into traditional characters, from fishermen to farmers to royalty.

Beautiful costumes and choreography combine with the traditional sounds of the Sanshin (an Okinawan stringed instrument), Chinese violin, flute and drum, in an interactive mosaic of song and dance.
The Voyage shows the Okinawan way of living, their unique cultural beliefs, as well as their willingness to understand and appreciate other ways of life. The dance, Michi-nu-ura, celebrates the happiness of living the same day, in the same moment together.

‘…a wonderful show that has the audience wriggling with glee… Cinderella is a jewel!’ The Scotsman


Every day is a bad hair day for Cinderella until a glamorous lady fills her handbag with magic!
Join puppetry genius Shona Reppe on a fabulous journey filled with excitement and intrigue in this highly visual, award-winning production. With a stage full of secret hatches, hidden drawers and, a magic handbag that transforms Cinderella into the belle of the ball, the world’s most beloved fairytale is brought to life like never before.

The classic tale is beautifully re-imagined with a mix of traditional and contemporary puppet styles. Combined with quirky music and Shona Reppe’s renowned charm and wit, Cinderella is an engaging and memorable show for the whole family.

‘… a beautifully colourful magic-realist family saga in miniature.’ The Scotsman

Roll up! Roll up!
Welcome to the magical and glowing world of Olga Volt The Electric Fairy. Step inside, take a seat and brace yourselves for the brightest show on Earth! Or so Olga thinks…
Set in a traditional circus sideshow, Olga Volt The Electric Fairy is dazzling yet another audience when things start to go wrong. As her act crashes to the ground she must start from the very beginning - retelling the story of her extraordinary family and in doing so rebuilding her family tree - in order to finish the show
Combining flawless puppet and object manipulation, original music and engaging storytelling, Olga Volt The Electric Fairy is an intricate and affectionate exploration of family told with warmth, humour and charm.

Watch, listen, dance, jump and sing with Lah-Lah!

In this very special performance, Lah Lah’s magical world comes to life, and all the characters are instruments; a dancing double bass, a singing saxophone, a sneezing accordion and more!
Led by Lah-Lah and Buzz the Band Leader with Lola, the dancing double bass, this engaging concert features a variety of musical styles from pop and jazz, to a touch of Mozart. Discover a world of rhythm and dance in this colourful, interactive musical performance.

Join the Babies Proms Orchestra for a magical journey through the four seasons.

From the red, gold and yellow of falling autumn leaves, to the soft white snow of winter, the freshness of spring and the vibrant heat of summer.

This rich musical experience featuring traditional songs and the brilliance of Vivaldi’s all-time favourite The Four Seasons will leave you in awe of Mother Nature.

‘Helena and the Journey of the Hello is wonderful, in the truest sense of the word – filled with strange and intriguing delight. It’s bursting with images and ideas.’ Real Time

A wily wolf, a cheeky fox and a sweet hare narrate the tale of Helena Bugosi, a young girl whose mother lives in a phone! The production beautifully combines puppetry, live music, song and an inventive use of mobile phones to portray Helena as she navigates her way through difficult times.


 

Terrapin Puppet Theatre’s enchanting new work is characterised by extraordinary visual design that weaves the audience through the thicket of stories about Helena, her father the opera singer, and her mother who lives in a phone. Helena and the Journey of the Hello is a beautifully staged and moving story in the fairytale style of old.

‘…a joyful piece, full of echoes – in which each minute brings us a new experience.’ Le Monde

Infectious, inventive and utterly unique, Echoa blurs the line between music and movement. Imagination meets possibility, where anything can be an instrument and everyone can dance.

Two dancers and two percussionists explore how music and choreography work together. Musicians dance and dancers play as they build up one wall of sound after another, using instruments, drums, bars and each other's bodies.

This charismatic group of performers seize the stage with an electrifying blend of movement and vivacious Latin music. The energy on stage will amaze, inspire, and have everyone laughing out loud.

‘…promises to entertain, inform and inspire imagination.’ The Daily Telegraph

The international children’s film festival returns to Sydney Opera House in 2010 with a brand new crop of films, featuring international shorts, animations and documentaries.

Presenting ‘reel’ stories for kids, about kids, and some even by kids, Little Big Shots creates movie magic for mini moguls, giving them the gifts of curiosity, imagination and tolerance. Featuring films that span all genres from animation to action, Little Big Shots inspires discussion of world cultures and language.

Full program details for the New South Wales premiere season will be available on the Sydney Opera House website from early in 2010.

‘Even if you’ve heard it a thousand times before, Gruppe 38’s performance still makes the hair on the back of your neck stand on end.’ The Vancouver Sun, Canada

Award-winning Danish theatre company, Gruppe 38 turns the tale of Hansel and Gretel upside down, without sparing the wicked old witch and the wondrous gingerbread house.

The darkest of The Brothers Grimm fairytales is brought to hair-raising life in this enchanting tale of hunger and fright. Accompanied by an onstage musician, the narrator seamlessly transitions between the characters of Hansel, Gretel and the evil witch as she magically illustrates the tale using light and projections.

Storytelling and stunning visuals combine to result in one of the most inspiring theatre events of the year. Gruppe 38’s inventive reworking of this age-old tale can only be described as breathtaking and delightfully imaginative.

Come and celebrate award-winning children’s books, storytelling and music with the return of this annual Babies Proms event.

Coinciding with Children’s Book Week, the Babies Proms Orchestra performs an engaging repertoire incorporating new stories and some well-loved Australian favourites. Set in a relaxed environment, Music Book introduces children to the joys of live music coupled with their much-loved stories illustrated on screen.

Sadari Theatre Company’s When His Watch Stopped Working compassionately confronts the difficult theme of war.

Using masked performance, mime and imagery, it tells the heart-wrenching story of a young couple in war-stricken Korea, struggling through traumatic times and dealing with love, loss, and the very personal price of war.

Approaching the subject from the perspective of a child’s understanding, the production addresses the reality of the subject with superb theatrical ability and interpretation.

When His Watch Stopped Working is a visually powerful production that encourages discussion and gently addresses the anxiety, fear and hope of children affected by war. The finale is one of the most genuinely moving moments of hope you will experience this year.

‘One moment you're in the theatre; the next, you're on a lily pad in Arnhem Land.’ The Age

Saltbush is an interactive journey through Aboriginal culture, celebrated through dance, music, song and stories. This new work by the internationally acclaimed Italian company Compagnia TPO has been developed in collaboration with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.

Saltbush poetically explores our shared relationship to the Australian natural landscape and the stories which emerge from a diverse people. Performed on a touch-sensitive carpet that triggers images and sound, the production centres on the journey of two friends as they cross the diverse Australian landscape.

Interactive technology, exquisite choreography and Indigenous music combine to create a visually beautiful journey. Children are invited to explore and dance with the performers as the landscape unfolds around them. A joyous cultural experience that will stay with you long after the performance.

After a sell out season in 2009, Music for Tutus is back!

Grab your tutu and dance on down to the Utzon Room to join our beautiful Ballerina and her partner as they point and pirouette their way into your hearts!

Featuring music from some of the Tchaikovsky’s well-loved ballets, our very own Babies Proms Orchestra will delight with excerpts from The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. Don’t miss out on one of our most magical Babies Proms experiences.

‘Laughs, heartbreak, war, regeneration, scented breezes, sparkling wit, the best dog puppet ever. Perfect for children and grown-ups. Terrific.’ The Guardian, UK

This production has it all!
A captivating adaptation of Jean Giono’s classic environmental fable, this is the story of a shepherd, his dog, and their mission to transform a barren land into a beautiful forest, acorn by acorn. As the years pass, their fledging forest must endure two World Wars and unscrupulous developers to flourish.
Hear the wind, feel the rain and smell the lavender in this multi-sensory theatrical delight. An engaging mix of storytelling, comedy, and puppetry, The Man Who Planted Trees is an inspiring production that shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can truly make.
Winner of the Total Theatre Award 2008, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Share in our Babies Proms musical Christmas pageant that celebrates the beauty of caring and giving in our very own presentation of the The Three Kings story.

The Three Kings travel over great distances and through long, cold desert nights to bring the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the new born King. Children can join with the Babies Proms Orchestra to sing the best of the festive season carols and songs.