
Adam Frandsen as The Architect in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

David Greco as The Engineer, Martin Buckingham as The Premier, Adam Frandsen as The Architect, Samuel Dundas and Simon Meadows as Reporters and members of the ensemble in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

David Parkin as Ken Mason in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

The steps of the Sydney Opera House transformed into a stage for the first time ever in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

Stacey Alleaume as Alexandra Mason and Gerry Connolly as The Queen in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

Stacey Alleaume as Alexandra Mason in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

Stacey Alleaume as Alexandra Mason, Michael Petruccelli as Stephen Goldring and members of the ensemble in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

Samuel Dundas and Simon Meadows as Reporters, Adam Frandsen as The Architect, Martin Buckingham as The Premier, David Greco as The Engineer and members of the ensemble in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

Stacey Alleaume as Alexandra Mason and Michael Petruccelli as Stephen Goldring in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

A member of the ensemble and Gerry Connolly as The Queen in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

David Parkin as Ken Mason, Michael Petruccelli as Stephen Goldring and Stacey Alleaume as Alexandra Mason in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

Members of the ensemble and Stacey Alleaume as Alexandra Mason in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

David Parkin as Ken Mason and Rebecca Currier as Eileen Mason in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

Stacey Alleaume as Alexandra Mason in Opera Australia’s production of The Eighth Wonder. Photo by Prudence Upton.

The Premier. Beautiful sketches by costume designer Dan Potra reveal a little of what's in store for our new production of Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder).

The Art Lovers. Beautiful sketches by costume designer Dan Potra reveal a little of what's in store for our new production of Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder).

Reporters. Beautiful sketches by costume designer Dan Potra reveal a little of what's in store for our new production of Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder).

The Architect. Beautiful sketches by costume designer Dan Potra reveal a little of what's in store for our new production of Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder).

Alexandra Mason. Beautiful sketches by costume designer Dan Potra reveal a little of what's in store for our new production of Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder).

The Builders. Beautiful sketches by costume designer Dan Potra reveal a little of what's in store for our new production of Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder).
ABC Classic FM is broadcasting Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder) presented by IFAC Handa from 7:30pm. Photo by Guy Davies.

Experience the dramatic story behind Australia's most iconic building with this spectacular production of Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder) presented by IFAC Handa. Photo by Hamilton Lund.

We have over 3,000 headphones ready for tonight's opening of Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder) presented by IFAC Handa. In The Eighth Wonder, a huge cast, chorus and orchestra will perform live with the sound transmitted to the audience through these state-of-the-art Audio-Technica Australia headphones!

Toi toi toi to the Sydney Opera House - The Opera (The Eighth Wonder) cast and crew for their opening performance tonight! Photo by Prudence Upton.