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The Happiest Man on Earth

Following acclaimed seasons and rave reviews across North American and the UK, Mark St Germain’s theatrical adaptation of The Happiest Man on Earthwill have its Australian premiere at the Sydney Opera House playing from 11 to 17 May 2026. This deeply moving production brings Anton Berezin to the stage to tell the extraordinary true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM, as adapted from his international bestselling memoir of the same name.

Event details

Venue: SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Bookings: sydneyoperahouse.com
Start Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026

Venue: The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
Season: Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 May
Performances: Tues 12.30pm & 6.30pm; Wed 12.30pm & 7pm; Thu 7pm
Fri 6pm & 8.30pm; Sat & Sun 2pm, 5.30pm & 8pm
Prices: $42.90 - $119.90

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