New Hidden House tour opens up more of the Opera House during its 50th year
- Visit never-before-seen areas of the Opera House including the world-famous Concert Hall organ -
- Finish with a high-tea brunch served with uninterrupted harbour views -
Sydney —
The Sydney Opera House today announced a brand new intimate tour, Hidden House, launching for a limited-run from June to October in celebration of the Opera House’s 50th anniversary year.
From pulleys to props, scenery to sound-checks, the new tour has been specially curated to open up more of the Opera House to locals and visitors, exploring never-before-seen areas of Australia’s most recognised building.
The tour will journey into back-of-house spaces including the Concert Hall’s world-famous organ – the largest known mechanical action pipe organ in the world – its follow-spot lighting room, which puts a spotlight on world-class talent like Lizzo and The Cure, and the Joan Sutherland Theatre’s backstage lift, which carries up to twenty tonnes of set props for acclaimed performances by Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet.
Intimate groups of ten will be hosted by two Opera House tour guides, and – for the first time on an Opera House tour – staging and lighting technicians will share lively anecdotes of what it’s like to work in the world-famous landmark. Following the tour, a leisurely high-tea brunch will be served at Portside restaurant complete with sweeping harbourside views.
“The Opera House is more than just a piece of beautiful architecture. It is a living stage for culture, creativity and imagination. During our milestone 50th anniversary year, we’re opening up our doors in new and exciting ways so that more people can experience the magic of the Opera House. With this brand new tour, we’re drawing the curtain back on the building’s thriving epicentre and the powerful stories that bring our icon to life every day,” said Sydney Opera House Chief Customer Officer Jade McKellar.
The new Hidden House tour complements the Opera House’s quintessential tour which is available in seven different languages, the Mobility Access Tour, the Architectural Tour, Taste of the House, a guided culinary adventure through all of the Opera House’s on-site bars and restaurants, and the Junior Adventure Tour, perfect for little explorers. More information about Opera House tours can be found on the website.