BullyBully
Term 2
Primary School: Early Stage 1 - 3, Years K - 6
Learning area: Creative Arts, PDHPE, Civics and Citizenship
Step into the colourful and humorous non-verbal world of BullyBully, a lively, physicality-driven performance about politics, power and conflict resolution.
These performances are for Schools, there are also performances open to the public.
| Term | Date | Time |
| Term 2 | Wednesday 2 July 2025 | 10:15am, 12:15pm |
| Term 2 | Thursday 3 July 2025 | 10:15am, 12:15pm |
| Term 2 | Friday 4 July 2025 | 10:15am |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $25 |
One complimentary teacher per class. Ratio required for supervision is one teacher per 15 students.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House. For more information about authorised agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
Arts Assist: The Arts Assist ticket and travel subsidy program provides the full cost of the Creative Learning performance ticket and $5 per student toward travel costs. Find out more about Arts Assist.
We cater to students of all needs and will make every effort to accommodate any special requirements or access adjustments your students may have. All of our venues are wheelchair accessible with dedicated wheelchair positions and companion seats. Please let us know on the booking form how we can assist in making your excursion as enjoyable as possible and we will be in touch. Alternatively, you may call Creative Learning on +61 2 9250 7770 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST) or email creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com.
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House.
This performance will be held in the Studio.
Run time: The duration of this event is 65 minutes which includes a 50 minute performance and a 15 minute question and answer session with the artists on stage. Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Download our Child Safety Policy (PDF).
Emily Shaddick, Australian StageBullyBully uses slapstick humour, music, and movement to create a delightfully fun and well-crafted production that invites important conversations about conflict and resolution.
Useful information:
A musical about childish world leaders
In this 50-minute show by Netherlands-based Maas Theatre and Dance, BullyBully tells the story of two world leaders who, despite their power, act like toddlers—throwing tantrums, engaging in vanity projects (insert dance battle!) and struggling to find common ground. Their rivalry intensifies as they deliver speeches, dismantle podiums and pose for the world press – the performance humorously reveals the ridiculousness of their behaviour, ultimately leading to a resolution that emphasises friendship and understanding.
Though non-verbal, BullyBully is a masterclass in character development and nuanced physicality performed to perfect musical and comedic timing. The production explores themes of leadership, conflict resolution, cultural clashes, and the absurdity of vanity, making it a valuable resource for lessons in English, PDHPE, and Creative Arts (Drama, Visual Arts and Music).
Sydney Opera House presents a Maas Theater and Dance’s production of BullyBully
The Sydney Opera House season of BullyBully is supported by the Performing Arts Fund NL (Netherlands).
About Maas Theatre En Dans
Maas is the largest theater and dance company for children, young people, and young adults in the Netherlands, with its own stage in Rotterdam. Maas offers a space where young and old can explore the world autonomously and with curiosity. The company creates bold youth theater for all ages, spreading across Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and internationally. Education and interaction are central, with talent development playing an important role. Maas strives for a just world where every child has the space for play and imagination. The collaboration between the company, stage, and education makes Maas unique.
Plan your visit
Venue information
Please ensure that your group arrives at the venue 30 minutes prior to the performance start time. Latecomers may only be admitted to a performance during a suitable break, and in some cases, may be excluded. Please call the Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770 to notify us if you are running late.
Your safety and security is paramount to us during your visit to the Opera House. Therefore, all items larger than the dimensions of a standard A4 piece of paper must be checked in to the cloakroom. As they have limited space, we ask that teachers and students do not bring large bags/backpacks to the performance. Some bag trolleys may be available for your school in the Western Foyers. Please ensure that any prohibited items are left at home (e.g. scissors).
Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch and snacks, however you’ll find food and drinks outlets on the lower level of the concourse.
Please note food and drink are permitted inside the foyers, but only bottled water in the venues.
We recommend that students take their meal breaks on the Monumental Steps/Forecourt or in the Botanic Gardens immediately adjacent the SOH precinct. In inclement weather, there is ample room to take breaks underneath the Monumental Steps. In situations of particularly poor weather, breaks can be had in the Western Foyer. We ask that you please limit this to an as needed basis to avoid foyer congestion for other members of the General Public. There are several food and beverage options on site, as well as food and beverage options close by in Circular Quay.
Getting here
We are a 15-minute walk from Circular Quay, the closest station for public transport via train, bus and ferry. To view timetable information and ensure your public transport needs can be met, please check the Transport NSW website.
Buses and coaches can’t park onsite at Sydney Opera House. Large buses must disembark passengers on Macquarie Street in the allocated drop off zone. Please contact City of Sydney to confirm bus and coach set down areas. We recommend allowing an additional 10 minutes for walking from Macquarie Street.
Frequently asked questions
Please ensure that your group arrives at the venue 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as possible, but please be aware that some events have lock out periods where late comers cannot be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. Occasionally this is not until the interval, and in some instances late comers won’t be admitted at all.
Yes, use this information to prepare a risk assessment and risk management plan. Teachers undertaking a risk assessment and risk management plan should be aware that Sydney Opera House cannot complete the risk assessment for them.
Food and drink are permitted inside the foyers, but not in the venues.
Please contact our Creative Learning Ticketing Specialists on 02 9250 7770 as soon as possible to advise if your group can no longer attend.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
The Opera House has also developed a Child-friendly Code of Conduct to engage with our youngest visitors.
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