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A dazzling after-hours celebration of opera that proves classic music knows how to party!
Great for
Opera fans | Lovers of cabaret | Late-night outings
Spend a glamorous evening at the Joan Sutherland Theatre to celebrate queer pride at the opera with your naughty host, Reuben Kaye. In this deliciously subversive late-night romp, high opera collides head-on with drag cabaret to create something entirely new and utterly fabulous. Tap your feet to showstopping hits with a distinctly Australian flavor as award-winning director Shaun Rennie curates an extravagant performance with a legendary cast of exceptional vocalists from Opera Australia. Experience opera stripped bare of pretension as Reuben raids Opera Australia's costume wardrobe, whose own family history with opera includes a grandmother who once hand-delivered cake to Dame Joan Sutherland at the Opera House stage door.
Through re-imagined arias and theatrical mashups, witness the story of opera's perpetually queer soul w
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Show details
Genre: Opera
Start date: Jan 30, 2025
Theater name: Joan Sutherland Theatre
Find the best seats with our Joan Sutherland Theatre seating plan.
Theater facilities: Toilets, bar, elevator, cloakroom
Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Assistive Listening System, accessible restrooms
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
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Host: Reuben Kaye
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Director: Shaun Rennie
Additional tips
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Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
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The show is most appropriate for children above the age of 16, as the production may contain adult themes, coarse language, drug references, nudity, and sexual content.
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Children (under 15) must be accompanied by an adult and carry a valid ticket.
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- You will receive an email with your Opera Up Late voucher. Please display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.
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