Access Specifications for Audience Members with a Disability
Frequently asked questions relating to access.
Show name

Edward the Emu

ThemesSense of belonging and identity

Content warning

N/AAge Recommendation4 – 12 years of age

Attention Information
Show duration:

50 minutes

Is there any pre-show content (eg.
Welcome to Country, introduction)

Pre-recorded Acknowledgement of Country
Pre-recorded message asking audience members not
to use phones or recording devices

Duration of pre-show content (ifapplicable)
Intermission:

5 minutes
NoDuration of Intermission (ifN/Aapplicable)
Is the audience in a fixed position orFixed position (allocated seating)
do they move between spaces
Is it appropriate for an audienceYes
member to make noise/move around(eg. a relaxed performance):
To what extent is the show dialogue / music driven:-Dialogue driven with voice over narration-Show has a soundtrack that accompanies and enhances the action-

Some visual moments with no accompanying narration

Are audience members expected to read text within the performance:
NoTheatrical Effects and Sensory Information
Does the production include:
AUDIO
Loud volume audio/music

At some points in the score

High-pitched tones

An Emu Detector makes a beeping noise, slow at first then fasterand higher when it finds something.
[22:25]
Edwina the Emu makes a high pitched noise when laying eggs.
[32:50]Unexpected sounds

A lion roars at the Zoo.
[16:05]
A fake snake is pulled from a lolly jar and makes a hissing sound.
[25:40]

Repetitive noises

Emu sounds

Drums

No

LIGHTING
Total blackout

No

Flashing lights

Strobe lighting within theIn the set a series of cupboards are fitted with coloured lights. When
Edwina wants a taxi home and when the eggs hatch the stage goesdark and the coloured lights flash on and off. [42:20]
Nosensitive range of 15-25 hertz:

EFFECTS
Haze/smoke

Yes

Splashing water

No. There is the sound of splashing water when the Seal isintroduced. [09:20]

Distinctive smells

NoUse of balloons

No

Other special effects

NoEMOTIONAL EXPRESS
Do any of the characters
express anger

The Zookeepers are upset when they lose Edward the Emu. Theyuse a paper bag to clam their breathing.
[15:40]Additional notes:

Audience Participation
Is there audience participation
If yes, please provide further detail:Will audience be asked toNo
jointly call out or sing along
Are audience members
required to respond toquestions
Are the audience required
to interact or touch anyprops
Do any performers go into
the audienceNo

Are audience members
invited onto the stage

NoNoNo

Are audience asked toNo
participate in pairs/groups
with other audience
members
Do any theatrical effects
No
occur in the audiencespace
Are audience members required to undertake directed movement:
The Zookeepers ask the audience to stand up and stretch together so they can look for Edward.
[22:20]Note: if there is information you require that has not been included, please contact the Sydney Opera
House Access team at accessibility@sydneyoperahouse.com or call 02 9250 7777.

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Audio Described performance
Relaxed performance
Captioned performance
Tactile Tour
Other accessible additions to theperformance

Saturday 6 October 2024