With the countdown of the 50th anniversary opening of the Sydney Opera House on 20 October, 2023 under way, watch this 1972 film that documents its final stages of construction. With the external structure all but complete, this film focuses on the internal fit-out. The Opera House holds a special place in the hearts and minds of Australians and is an internationally recognised symbol for Australia. The NFSA will be sharing historically important clips each month that tell that story. See more i
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Watch this incredible time-lapse footage of the renovation work that has taken place inside the Concert Hall since its temporary closure in January 2020, as the world-famous venue is transformed for the 21st century. The vision captures key project milestones so far, including the acoustics clouds – known as the ‘doughnuts’ – being winched down, the removal of the chairs, the build of the birdcage scaffold, the demolition and resurrection of the stage, and the installation of automated stage ris
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