Pay No Attention (Sydney Opera House)
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-11 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus returns this July school holidays with a brand-new show where knockabout comedy meets breathtaking aerials. Experience the incredible talent of young performers in this high-energy circus extravaganza!
Step into a circus of contradictions, where nothing is as it seems – a kaleidoscope of illusion, disguise and reinvention. Performed by the extraordinary young artists of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, it features breathtaking acrobatics, theatrical trickery and shifting personas – where every identity tried on, discarded or reinvented leaves a trace of who we might become.
With spectacular circus skills, sleight of hand and enigmatic performances, thirteen young acrobats pull you into a whirlpool of post-truth malarkey. Everyone has a version; no one agrees. Pay No Attention is by turns hilarious, unsettling and awe-inspiring – a circus puzzle about what it means to be seen.
Schedule:

Date
Time

Saturday 4 July 2026
12pm*, 3:30pm

Sunday 5 July 2026
11am

Monday 6 July 2026
11am, 2:30pm*

Wednesday 8 July 2026
11am, 2:30pm

Thursday 9 July 2026
11am

Friday 10 July 2026
11am, 2:30pm*

Saturday 11 July 2026
12pm, 3:30pm

*Inside the Circus VIP experience

Pinocchio (ACO on the Pier)
2026-07-09 - 2026-07-12, 2026-07-14 - 2026-07-19 | Australian Chamber Orchestra Pier 2/3, Suite 3/13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, 2000, Australia
There once was a boy who was made. And although his papa (who is also his sculptor) sees him as more than enough, he sees himself as less. Because he isn’t a real live boy. But he does have a gift. In a world of half-truths and fake news, his nose… knows.
So when he sets off into the world, Pinocchio finds that he can smell a rat. And also ride in a whale. And act like an ass (when he gets turned into one). And outwit a cat and outfox a fox. And eventually… save his papa, Geppetto.
And in doing all these things, he proves himself real and gets out alive. He becomes a real live boy… or does he?
Let your imagination come alive in our brand-new ACO Families production Pinocchio. With an original score played live on stage by ACO Families musicians, this reimagined tale is filled to the brim with joy, wonder and just a touch of real magic.
VENUE: The Neilson
DURATION: Approximately 30-mins + 15-mins ‘Meet the Musicians’ + enjoy free creative play activities in the foyers
AGE RANGE: Recommended for children aged 3 – 8 and their families
SEATING: General Admission with both carpet and seating available
TICKETS: $42 per adult or child 2 years and over (babies-in-arms free on a parent’s lap)
Performance Times:
Thu 9 Jul, 10:30am ,12:00pm
Fri 10 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Sat 11 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Sun 12 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Tue 14 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Wed 15 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Thu 16 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Fri 17 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Sat 18 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Sun 19 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm

YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things (Sydney Opera House)
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-19 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
YOU and ME have lost something important

Well… actually, lots of things. A guinea pig. A lucky rabbit’s foot. Possibly the plot! So they’re off on a wild quest through the Land of Lost Things – a world of snapping turtles, flying socks, treasure-hungry pirates and a very anxious bull.
It’s a dangerous adventure – but with a bathtub boat, a guinea pig detector and just a little bit of luck, they might just make it home. That’s if they don’t get eaten by sharks. Or tricked by Johnny Knucklehead. Or trapped in the Lost Foot Empawrium…
The team behind the 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses brings Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope’s brilliantly bonkers book to the stage in a hilarious new theatrical adventure for children aged 6+ and their adults.
Schedule:

Date
Time

Saturday 4 July 2026
12pm; 2pm & 5pm

Sunday 5 July 2026
11am & 1pm^

Tuesday 7 July 2026
10am & 12.30pm

Wednesday 8 July 2026
10am & 12.30pm

Thursday 9 July 2026
12.30pm & 2.30pm

Friday 10 July 2026
12.30pm & 2.30pm*

Saturday 11 July 2026
2.30pm & 4.30pm

Sunday 12 July 2026
12.30pm & 2.30pm

Tuesday 14 July 2026
10am & 12.30pm

Wednesday 15 July 2026
10am & 12.30pm

Thursday 16 July 2026
12.30pm & 2.30pm

Friday 17 July 2026
12.30pm & 2.30pm

Saturday 18 July 2026
2.30pm & 4.30pm

Sunday 19 July 2026
12.30pm & 2.30pm

* Auslan Interpreted performance
^ Audio described performance

Pinocchio by ACO (PHIVE)
2026-07-25 | PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia
Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new ACO Families Production brought to life with live music.

There is a boy who was made. And though his papa (who is also his sculptor) sees him as more than enough, he sees himself as less. Because he isn’t a real live boy. But he does have a gift. In a world of half-truths and fake news, his nose… knows.
So when he sets off into the world, Pinocchio finds that he can smell a rat. And also ride in a whale. And act like an ass (when he gets turned into one). And outwit a cat and outfox a fox. And befriend a cricket. And nurse a fairy back to health. And eventually save his dad Geppetto.
And in doing all these things, he proves himself real and gets out alive. He becomes a real live boy … or does he?
Let your imagination take flight in our brand-new ACO Families production Pinocchio. With an original score played live on stage, this reimagined tale is filled to the brim with joy, wonder and just a touch of real magic.
Recommended Age: 3 – 8
Performance Times: 10:30a.m. and 12p.m.

Antarctica! (Sydney Opera House)
2026-07-25 - 2026-07-26, 2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
We need you on board as our crew embarks on a daring voyage across Antarctica, battling unforgiving conditions and facing unknown dangers. This is more than a journey of survival: it’s a test of teamwork and camaraderie, where unity soon outweighs the original mission. But the question remains: will everyone make it back safely?
Step into an immersive theatrical adventure that transports you to the frozen frontier of Antarctica. Told through powerful music and movement, this sensory experience draws inspiration from Shackleton’s legendary expedition, when his ship Endurance was trapped by ice and ultimately lost to the depths…
Created by Irish sensory artist Phillida Eves and performer Amélie Bal, Antarctica! is designed especially for children with disability and their families, as well as younger children. Expect soundscapes and live music, textured sets and props, flurries of fabric and moments of deep connection between the performers, the story and the participants.

Date
Time

Saturday 25 July 2026
10am*; 12pm & 3pm

Sunday 26 July 2026
10am*; 12pm & 3pm

Saturday 1 August 2026
10am*; 12pm & 3pm

Sunday 2 August 2026
10am*; 12pm & 3pm

* These sessions are for children and young people aged 14-18 with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. For information on how to book, please see the Accessibility drop down.
