Turandot

Show details

Categories: Opera, Classic, Drama

Audience: Suitable for all ages

Theater name: Joan Sutherland Theater

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Theater facilities: Restrooms, bar, cloakroom, restaurant, lounge, elevator

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, companion seating, hearing assistance, accessible parking spaces

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles:

• Rebecca Nash as Turandot (Jan 15–Feb 10)

• Anna-Louise Cole as Turandot (Feb 13–Mar 27)

• Young Woo Kim as Calaf (Jan 15–Feb 10)

• Diego Torre as Calaf (Feb 13–Mar 16)

• Rosario La Spina as Calaf (Mar 21–Mar 27)

• Maria Teresa Leva as Liù (Jan 15–Feb 10)

• Jennifer Black as Liù (Feb 13–Mar 27)

• Richard Anderson as Timur

• Gregory Brown as The Emperor

• Shane Lowrencev as The Mandarin

• Annabelle Chaffey & Leah Thomas as Handmaidens

Conductor:

• Henrik Nánási (Jan 15–Feb 10)

• Nicholas Milton (Feb 13–Feb 27)

• Andrea Battistoni (Mar 4–Mar 13)

• Tahu Matheson (Mar 16–Mar 27)

Director & choreographer: Ann Yee

Set designer: Elizabeth Gadsby

Costume designer: David Fleischer

Lighting designer: Paul Jackson

Video designer: Andrew Thomas Huang

Additional tips

• This show is suitable for all ages. Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied at all times.

• Content warning: The production contains adult themes. Viewer's discretion is advised.

• Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

• Keep in mind that the theater is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

Frequently asked questions about Turandot

Q: How much do the Turandot Sydney tickets cost?

A: Prices may change based on your choice of seats and show dates.

Q: Where is Turandot playing in Sydney?

A: The show is playing at the Joan Sutherland Theater.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The show lasts for about 2 hours and 25 minutes, including one intermission.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: In ancient Peking, Princess Turandot tests suitors with deadly riddles until a stranger solves them, setting off a battle between love, pride, and destiny.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: There’s no strict age limit; it's suitable for all ages, but children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied at all times.

Q: What language is the opera performed in?

A: Turandot is sung in Italian, with English surtitles displayed above the stage.

Q: What is the most famous aria in Turandot?

A: The opera features Puccini’s iconic aria “Nessun dorma”, one of the most celebrated tenor pieces in the world.

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