“The ubiquitous Shaun Rennie, who seems to be directing everything worth seeing at the moment is responsible for this gem.”
OPERA UP LATE
Celebrate Sydney WorldPride
We’re throwing open the doors to Australia’s most famous cultural icon — the Sydney Opera House — for a late night celebration for the ages.
Join your host, international cabaret star and opera lover Reuben Kaye, on a wild journey through the world of opera.
With re-imagined opera hits, a distinctively Australian flavour, and a few musical theatre and pop numbers along the way, this is no regular night at the opera.
Performed in the historic Joan Sutherland Theatre, this is the perfect way to experience the Opera House at Sydney WorldPride. Award-winning director Shaun Rennie corrals a group of fabulous opera singers and special guests, who’ll be sure to get the party started for seasoned opera lovers and total newbies alike.
Dress up (or down), climb the Opera House’s iconic steps, grab a drink and take your seats as we hit the high notes for Sydney WorldPride.
Presented by Opera Australia in association with Sydney WorldPride
“All praise has to go to opera and theatre director Shaun Rennie—no stranger to cabaret shows himself—who has crafted an evening of sublime fun. Transitions are filled with moments of silliness, the choice of songs and their presentation (keep an eye on the surtitles for additional gags) elevate what could have been a simple night of “drag opera”.
Rennie and co have taken the proverbial stick out of opera’s ass and replaced it with a vibrating dildo, leaving the full house ecstatic for more.”
Cast & Creative
DIRECTOR
Shaun Rennie
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Jason Morphett
HOST
Reuben Kaye
SINGERS
Annie Aitken
Tomas Dalton
Angela Hogan
Benjamin Rasheed
Cathy-Di Zhang
MUSIC DIRECTOR AND PIANIST
Paul Fitzsimon
MUSIC DIRECTOR AND PIANIST FOR REUBEN KAYE
Shanon Whitelock
