Foto: Opera Australia Sydney Opera House: Opera Up Late
Sydney, Sydney Opera House — Joan Sutherland Theatre
About the Event
Delve into the magnificent architecture of Sydney's iconic Sydney Opera House for the premier concert experience designed to deepen your appreciation of opera. Opera’s ultimate late‐night bash is here for its third installment, with Reuben Kaye as your charismatic host. By popular demand, Opera Up Late makes a triumphant return — more expansive, bolder, and more risqué than ever!
Experience the night with your guide, global cabaret sensation Reuben Kaye, leading the festivities at Australia’s most renowned cultural landmark—the Sydney Opera House—in a nocturnal extravaganza like no other.
Debuted as part of 2023’s Sydney WorldPride, Opera Up Late offers an exhilarating journey through the opera scene, viewed through a distinctly queer perspective. From revamped opera favorites to musical theater gems and a sprinkle of pop tunes, this event is an ideal opportunity for opera novices to indulge their senses and for aficionados to reconnect with their passion.
Celebrated director Shaun Rennie directs a star‐studded line‐up on the historic Joan Sutherland Theatre stage for an evening filled with hearty laughter and resounding vocal performances, featuring Australian opera luminaries Emma Matthews, Angela Hogan, Tomas Dalton, and Adam Player.
Whether you opt to dress formally or casually, ascend the Opera House’s famed steps, enjoy a beverage, and settle into your seat as we ascend to the soaring peaks of musical brilliance.
Practical Information
Please note:
This production may contain adult themes, coarse language, drug references, nudity, and sexual content (if you’re lucky).
Cast / Production
Director: Shaun Rennie
Lighting Designer: Alex Lynn
Music Director/Pianist. Thomas Johnson
Host's pianist: Shanon D Whitelock
Host: Reuben Kaye
Emma Matthews
Angela Hogan
Tomas Dalton
Adam Player
Sydney Opera House
Nestled in Sydney, Australia, the Sydney Opera House is a center for diverse performances. Renowned as one of the most iconic and visually striking buildings of the 20th Century and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it was conceived by Danish architect Jørn Utzon as a multi-venue performance hub. Annually, it draws over 1.2 million attendees to around 1,500 shows. The lineup features a mix of international and local guest performers alongside three standing ensembles: the Sydney Theatre Company, Opera Australia, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Address
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, Australia — Google Maps
