Irreverent Reuben Kaye returns to the Opera House with Opera Up Late – for one night only!

The irrepressible Reuben Kaye is returning to the Sydney Opera House this summer with his irreverent
take on all things operatic in Opera Australia’s late-night comedic take on the genre that had audiences in stiches when it premiered at last year’s WorldPride festival.

For one night only on Friday 1 March, Reuben and his sassy co-stars will inhabit the sacred ground of the
Joan Sutherland Theatre stage in a camp collision of opera and cabaret, with award-winning director
Shaun Rennie returning to recreate this high-octane gala concert.

Audiences will be treated to a wildly entertaining night of queer romance, clever comedy, drag, high camp musical homage and the world’s most famous arias.

The late-night soiree beneath the city’s famous sails starts at 10:45pm and will feature operatic tenor
Benjamin Rasheed, mezzo-soprano Ruth Strutt, soprano Cathy-Di Zhang and celebrated musical theatre
star Georgina Hopson, with music direction by Opera Australia’s Chorus Master Paul Fitzsimon.

Never one to shy away from controversy, the brutally funny, multi-award winning entertainer, Kaye has
cemented himself as one of the biggest names in comedy and cabaret, both locally and overseas, with a
massive following on Tiktok, Youtube and Instagram.

His subversive comedy and quick wit are matched only by his impressive vocal range and his love of opera.

Kaye:

Ever since I first forced my parents to watch me re-enact the final scenes of Carmen in full costume at 8 years old in the living room I have dreamed of this moment. And I plan to approach it with just as much subtlety, dignity and restraint.

Award-winning, internationally successful theatre and cabaret composer Shanon White lock returns as Kaye’s music director and pianist.

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Season Details

Venue: Joan Sutherland Theatre| Sydney Opera House
Date: 1 March 2024

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Photo Credit: Claudio Raschella