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Accessibility Accessibility is central to the Sydney Festival ethos. It is reflected in the commitment to free events, affordable ticket pricing policy and geographic reach with particular reference to the extension of activities to Western Sydney. Sydney Festival also has a comprehensive Disability Action Plan.
Free Events
Festival First Night Your Name in Lights Summer Sounds in The Domain Symphony in The Domain Exhibitions Festival Garden/Beck’s Bar (non-ticketed) Festival Inside Out (Parramatta & Penrith) Microscope Minto: Live (performance)
200,000 attendees 96,000 registrations 60,000 attendees 60,000 attendees 14,000 attendees 54,500 patrons 7,000 attendees 1,500 attendees 900 attendees
ANZ Tix for Next to Nix The ANZ Tix for Next to Nix initiative is a highly visible example of the Festival’s commitment to ticket affordability. Every day during the Festival, $25 tickets are available from the booth in Martin Place for virtually all performances taking place that day. In 2011, more than 3,000 tickets were sold.
“ Just had my first Tix for Next to Nix experience. Almost as much fun as a show!... I got the last two tickets for The Red Shoes!” Facebook User
About an Hour Concentrated in the Inner West hub at the Seymour Centre, with shows also at CarriageWorks and the Sydney Opera House, About an Hour again showcased a program of international and Australian theatre, dance and comedy for only $30 a ticket. In 2011 over 13,000 tickets were sold.
Midsummer Shakespeare, Symphony in The Domain 2011. Photo Prudence Upton.
Sydney Festival 2011 Review
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