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The Happiest Man on Earth
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-17 | Sydney Opera House, Sydney
The Happiest Man on Earth
A new play by Mark St. Germain, adapted from the memoir by Eddie Jaku
Following acclaimed seasons in North America and the UK, The Happiest Man on Earth comes to Australia for its premiere at the Sydney Opera House. Starring Anton Berezin and directed by Therèsa Borg, this moving solo performance tells the extraordinary true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, adapted from his international bestselling memoir.
Born in Germany in 1920, Eddie survived imprisonment in Buchenwald and Auschwitz, a death march, and the loss of his family before finding refuge in Sydney, where he chose to live with hope, kindness and gratitude. His powerful message — that “happiness is a choice” — remains as urgent and inspiring as ever.
Praised as “deeply moving” and “gripping” by critics across the UK and US, this production is a stirring testament to resilience, remembrance and the strength of the human spirit.
Australian Premiere – Sydney Opera House
Dates: 12–17 May 2026
Performances: Tues 12.30pm & 6.30pm; Wed 12.30pm & 7pm; Thu 7pm, Fri 6pm & 8.30pm; Sat & Sun 2pm, 5.30pm & 8pm
Ticket Prices: $42.90 – $119.90
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Saplings
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17
Saplings
Stories from the law and justice system
“I wasn’t there because I wanted to be—I was there because I had to be. If Josh hadn’t eaten my noodles, I wouldn’t be here…”
Would you break bail for a packet of Mi Goreng? Snitch on a mate to save yourself? In Saplings, small choices spiral into life-changing consequences. Yani wants to go to the Easter Show, Kai wants a sense of home, Shanika wants her mum back, and Lachlan just wants his noodles—but when the justice system stands in their way, growing up gets a whole lot harder.
After winning the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Production for Young People, Saplings returns to Sydney. Written by Hannah Belanszky and directed by Abbie-lee Lewis, this powerful, funny and heartbreaking production is drawn from workshops with young people in the youth justice system. Four young actors play multiple roles in a poetic, raw show set to a rap and hip-hop soundtrack created by young people themselves.
Honest, moving and unforgettable, Saplings celebrates First Nations creativity and the resilience of young people.
For ages 14+
Sydney Opera House presents an ATYP production
16-17 May 2026
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