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Sydney Opera House, box office T 9250 7250, http://www.soh.nsw.gov.au Prices from about $28 to $180. Naturally the focus for the performing arts in Sydney, the Opera House offers five venues, the Concert Hall, the Opera Theatre, the Drama Theatre, the Playhouse and the Studio, all presenting a diverse range of performances. The Opera House is the home of the Australian Ballet and the Sydney Dance Company. The Drama Theatre is a performing venue for the Sydney Theatre Company while the Playhouse is used for small-cast plays, lower-key performances, lectures and seminars. The Studio is used for contemporary music and performance. Belvoir Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, in the south of Surry Hills, T 9699 3444. A good range of performances in a lesser-known venue. Capitol, 13 Campbell St, T 9320 5000. A diverse range of performances in a lovingly restored space. Lyric Theatre and the Showroom, Star City complex, 80 Pyrmont St, southwest of Pyrmont Bay, T 9777 9000. Theatre, concerts, comedy, dance and musicals from around $40-80 for a major performance. State Theatre, 49 Market St, T 19022 62588, http://www.statetheatre. com.au A dynamic range of specialist and main- stream performances and cinema. Sydney Entertainment Centre, 35 Harbour St, T 9320 4200. One of the citys largest and most modern performance venues, hosting a wide selection of acts and shows. Theatre Royal, MLC Centre, 108 King St, T 136166. Noted for its musicals and plays. Wharf Theatre, Pier 4/5, Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, T 9250 1700. Behind the Scenes tours are available, $5. Base for Bangarra, T 9251 5333, http://www.bangarra.com.au, an exciting contemporary Aboriginal dance group who also perform at the Opera House. Also secondary home for the Sydney Theatre Company and other performance groups.
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