Sydney Opera House 'Eucalyptus' Performance Ticket

Love and Stories Woven in a Eucalyptus Forest

Holland lives with his daughter Ellen on a property in the Australian countryside, where he has planted every kind of eucalypt he can find. As Ellen's beauty draws suitors from far and wide, Holland, unable to bear losing her, sets an impossible task: only a man who can name every tree on his land may marry his daughter.

Suitors cross the world to try their luck, but none can pass the test. Then one day, walking among the trees, Ellen finds a stranger asleep beneath a tree. Instead of naming the trees, he begins to tell enchanting stories inspired by them. Drawn into his tales, Ellen begins to think about the life and love she truly wants. Will she follow the fate her father has chosen, or choose her own love and life?

Australia's Leading Creative Team and Cast

Composed by Sir Jonathan Mills with a libretto by Meredith Oakes, after the novel by Murray Bail. Renowned playwright and director Michael Gow directs, and Tahu Matheson conducts. Desiree Frahn (Ellen) and Simon Meadows (Holland) reprise their roles, along with Michael Petruccelli, who won a Green Room Award for his portrayal of 'The Stranger'.

Seating Information

House Seats (Mint Green):
A tier above Premium, offering the best views and acoustics.

Premium Seats (Pink):
The ideal vantage point for the performers' expressions (Level 1) or the overall stage composition (Level 2).

A Reserve (Orange):
Views comparable to Premium, balancing the immediacy of Level 1 with a stable overview from Level 2.

B Reserve (Light Green):
Mainly in the central blocks, offering a central view and superb sound at a reasonable price.

C Reserve (Navy Blue):
Great value for a panoramic view of the stage and the grand opera sound.

D Reserve (Yellow):
Further from the stage, but ideal for enjoying the overall atmosphere of the Opera House at an economical price.

E Reserve (Green):
The most affordable tier, best for experiencing the Opera House's excellent acoustics rather than visual detail.