What are the general rules of Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre?
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR TICKETS AND ATTENDANCE AT EVENTS All admissions are subject to terms and conditions available at www.sydneyoperahouse.com/terms CLOAKING GUIDELINES The safety and security of our customers is of paramount importance to us. All bags may be subject to a visual inspection. Any bag or item larger than a standard-sized handbag must be cloaked during tours and performances. • To help ensure the safety and security of all patrons, we reserve the right to inspect any bags or personal belongings brought into the venue or cloaked. These searches will be carried out courteously and discreetly. • Large bags and items including umbrellas and prams can be hazardous to the movement of patrons in darkened theatres and must be cloaked. Cloaking services are available free of charge to all patrons or ticketholders. • Tour and theatre patrons with extra-large backpacks or suitcases will need to cloak them and register their details at the time of cloaking. This will require: presentation of a valid performance or tour ticket and an acceptable form of photo identification; completion of a short registration form at the cloak room counter; and visual inspection of the luggage by a member of our Security Team. • Items prohibited in Opera House venues include, but are not limited to, the following: alcohol; glass bottles; laser pens; and any items that could present a safety hazard to others. AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING AND PHOTOS The Audio / Video recording and taking of photos (including camera phones) at performances is prohibited at Sydney Opera House. DRESS CODE Unless specified, there is no formal dress code at Sydney Opera House, although shoes must be worn at all times. If an event does have a dress code, this information will be provided to you with your tickets or confirmation. MOBILE PHONES We request that mobile phones are turned off prior to a performance. If you must keep your phone turned on, please place it on silent or vibrate mode. Please also remember that light from your phone may be distracting to other audience members. SMOKING The interior and covered Concourse areas of Sydney Opera House are no smoking areas. Customers who wish to smoke may do so in outdoor areas. Please ask a member of our staff if you require further clarification on smoking areas. FOOD & BEVERAGE IN PERFORMANCE SPACES As a general rule, we ask our ticket holders to enjoy their food and beverages outside of our performance spaces.
