Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
19 - 21 January 2024
In the Drama Theatre
Theatre
Take a dive down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia and murder mystery podcasts in Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World, a thrilling multimedia theatre piece at the Sydney Opera House as part of Sydney Festival.
| Date | Time |
| Friday 19 January 2024 | 8:30pm |
| Saturday 20 January 2024 Post-show Q&A | 3:30pm |
| Saturday 20 January 2024 | 8:30pm |
| Sunday 21 January 2024 Audio Described & Tactile Tour Pre-Show | 1:00pm |
| Sunday 21 January 2024 | 6:00pm |
| Standard | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | $89 |
| A Reserve | $79 |
| B Reserve | $59 |
Concession* | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium | n/a |
| A Reserve | $71 |
| B Reserve | $53 |
*Proof of concession must be produced to obtain the concession price and may be requested at the door. Concessions are only available where indicated and may be subject to availability.
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House and Sydney Festival. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
General Public tickets on-sale
12pm, Thursday 26 October 2023
In English
Wheelchair accessible
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations available.
To book accessible seating contact Box Office via email or telephone on:
+61 2 9250 7777 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm AEST)
Audio loop available
Audio Described & Tactile Tour Preshow performance
Sunday 21 January 2024, 1:00pm
An audio description service to enhance the experience of customers who are blind or have low vision is offered for selected performances at the Sydney Opera House. This is a live commentary of the visual elements of a performance, by trained audio describers. Audio description is relayed via a free headset and receiver linked to the FM radio system. Tactile tours allow patrons who are blind or have low vision to have a hands-on experience. Patrons are given access to costumes, props and stage set in order to capture the atmosphere of the work. The tactile tour will take place before the show commences.
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House
Run time
This show runs for approximately 90 minutes, without interval.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended 14+ (descriptions of violence)
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Content
Red strobe lighting
Audience will need to connect to SOH free wifi for part of the show
The GuardianAlipoor and his collaborators have the skill of turning mind-stretching ideas into theatrically thrilling performance
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Seating map
Multimedia murder mystery
An investigation into the nature of investigation, with the unsolved murder of a pop icon at its centre.
It’s the 1970s and Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s star is blazing bright – he’s a sex symbol and chart-topping pop singer – imagine an Iranian Tom Jones. A decade on and he’s living in political exile in Germany, though still performing to sold-out audiences in Europe. On 7 August 1992, he’s found brutally murdered. The neighbours said his dogs had been barking for two nights.
Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World is a wild ride down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia and murder mystery podcasts, sorting through the tangle of information available online in a post-colonial world to reveal the limits of search engines in solving a decades old cold case.
Presented by Sydney Festival with The Javaad Alipoor Company & National Theatre of Parramatta
2025
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Other information
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Covid-safe information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We remind our audiences and visitors to please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene.
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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