Sydney Opera House

• History

• The Architecture

• Designer

• Theatres

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Sydney opera house is located in Sydney, Australia.

Opera house represents Australia.

One of the most famous place for performing arts in the world.

It cost $102 million to build the Sydney opera house.

Over 3000 events each year take place.

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It took 7 years to build the model of the opera house and 17 years to complete the actual building.

Sydney opera house was opened to the general public by queen Elizabeth ii, on October 20, 1973.

The Sydney opera house was included in the national heritage list in 2005.

HISTORY

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Is 185 meter's long and 120 meter's wide.

The Sydney opera house height is 65m.

Some of the roof sections weigh up to 15 tons.

Has over 1 million tiles on the roof.

THE ARCHITECTURE

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The Sydney Opera House Designer was Jorn Utzon, a man who was NOT Australian.

DESIGNER

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Jorn Utzon

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The Concert Hall (with 2679 seats)

Opera Theatre (with 1547 seats)

Drama Theatre (with 544 seats)

Playhouse (with 398 seats)

Studio Theatre (with 364 seats)

THEATRES

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The Concert Hall

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Opera Theatre

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Drama Theatre

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Playhouse

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Studio Theatre

o The First Opera Performed Was War And Peace

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The Sydney Opera House was built due to the demand for a bigger theatrical space in Sydney.

In an average year, the Sydney Opera House presents theatre, musicals, opera, contemporary dance, ballet, every form of music from symphony concerts as well as exhibitions and films.

It averages around 3,000 events each year with audiences totaling up to two million.

The Opera House operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year except Christmas Day and Good Friday.

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