The evening begins with the a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, then afterwards, you will be taken to your chosen restaurant for a pre theatre dinner and then the Ballet, as per your choice from the options below.

2013 Performances at the Sydney Opera House:
Don Quixote
The plot centers on the adventures of Don Quixote and his squire, Sancho Panza on a quest to find Dulcinea the girl of his dreams. The high-spirited lovers Kitri and Basilio are also on a quest, to end up together and foil the plot by Kitri’s father to marry her to a nobleman. When Don Quixote and Kitri’s paths cross mayhem follows, in a storm, a vision, lots of high-jinks and a little emotional blackmail, where ballet’s funniest happy ending is achieved. This is a great ballet for seasoned followers and first timers alike.
Performance dates: April 5, 6 ,8, 9, 10 , 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24

Vanguard
This stirring triple bill is contemporary ballet at its spectacular best. George Balanchine, one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, uses the Ancient Greek notion of 'temperament' that rule the human body to shape a work of stark geometries and distinct moods. Jiřί Kylián brings his insight and invention to Bella Figura, featuring his stunningly theatrical, swirling flame-red skirts. Wayne McGregor, resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet, tests the very limits of movement in the laboratory-white set of Dyad 1929.
Performance dates: April 30, May 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

La Sylphide
In 1836, La Sylphide revolutionized ballet, putting women en pointe and giving audiences their first glimpse of the romantic ballerina – unattainable and unearthly. The story follows James, a dreamer, who is fascinated by a woodland nymph and is intent on capturing the ethereal beauty for his own. To do so, he accepts the help of a vengeful witch, who leads him to his downfall. This poignant two-act work will be paired with Marius Petipa’s glittering party piece Paquita, where the dancers showcase their technique.
Performance dates: November 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25

Cinderella
This all-time favorite is getting a make-over! Alexei Ratmansky, resident choreographer of American Ballet Theatre, is creating a new version of Cinderella, set to Prokofiev’s beguiling score and featuring surrealism-inspired sets and costumes. This new Cinderella will be eagerly awaited both here and abroad!
Performance dates: November 29, December 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18

Pre-theatre Sample Dinner Menu:

Guillaume at Bennelong
Situated in the southern sail of the Sydney Opera House, diners sit beneath Joern Utzon's vaulted concrete "ribs". Both the restaurant and the bar offer spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, the Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Circular Quay and the city. Guillaume's superbly crafted dishes and the establishment's commitment to providing world class service, combines to offer a truly exceptional dining experience.

Entree:

• Freshly shucked pacific oysters with shallot vinegar
• Blue swimmer crab with cucumber, avocado, capsicum coulis and coriander vinaigrette
• Tomato gazpacho with 20 year old balsamic vinegar
• Salad of beetroot and asparagus served with croutons, spring onions, goats curd and baby mache
• Steak tartare with pomme gaufrettes
• Country style terrine served with mustard, cornichons and toasted sourdough
• Seared scallops served on a bed of pea and ham hock puree with Shimeji mushrooms and jus gras

Main:

• Sealed grainfed beef tenderloin with tombe of field mushrooms, spinach and confit of shallot with merlot sauce
• Roasted Barramundi with carrot and ginger puree, coriander and pomme allumette
• Char grilled King Salmon with a salad of fennel, broad beans, asparagus and herb vinaigrette
• Pea tortellini with baby leeks, asparagus and light tarragon butter
• Duck leg confit with baby peas, baby cos, speck and shallot butter

Dessert:

• Trio of Sorbet
• Warm chocolate tart
• Raspberry macaron with fresh raspberries and raspberry sorbet
• Creme brulee with passionfruit and banana passionfruit sorbet
• Selection of cheese

ARIA
Located on the doorstep of Sydney Opera House, ARIA combines the finest of food and wine, knowledgeable and friendly service with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and of course the Opera House, making ARIA one of Sydney's ultimate dining restaurants.
The ARIA bar boasts an impressive private cellar providing the opportunity to sample some of Australia's rarest and the world's finest wines, with an elegant space for a relaxing drink before dining.

Entree:

• Freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters. Half dozen, with thai basil and Banyuls dressing
• Heirloom carrots with green lentils, sheep milk yoghurt and sherry vinegar
• Scallops roasted with kimchi puree, silken tofu, steamed eggplant and tapioca crisps
• Peking duck consomme with duck dumplings, shaved abalone and mushrooms
• Kurobuta pork belly with pork croquette and caramelized apple

Main:

• Quinoa crusted celeriac with grilled baby leeks, fried camembert, fregola and salsa verde
• Crisp skin Barramundi with fzucchini, lemon and pine nuts
• Roasted fillet of salmon with fennel, orange and watercress
• Roast lamb rump with garlic soubise, baby fennel and mint gel
• Grass fed scotch fillet with lyonnaise potatoes, green asparagus with a bone marrow and cornichon sauce

Dessert:

• Brandy snap mille feuille with caramelised bananas, hazelnuts and salted caramel sauce
• Black currant jelly with poached peaches, quinoa tuille and vanilla ice cream
• Valrhona "Caramelin" mousse with candied cumquats, gold leaf and pecans
• Cheese plate. A selection of Australian and international cheeses

Please note that menus are samples and subject to change