The Very Cranky Bear

Last updated October 2026

A CDP Kids musical adaptation of Nick Bland's picture book, presented by Sydney Opera House in the Playhouse. A grumpy bear and four friends shelter from a storm in the Jingle Jangle Jungle in a 55-minute show about empathy and friendship. Suitable for ages 3 and up; children aged 3 and older need their own ticket and babies 0 to 2 may sit on a lap. Performances at 10.30am and 12.30pm most days, some 3pm sessions; runs 15 to 23 Dec, of which 18 to 23 Dec fall in the holidays.

Key facts

When: Fri 18 Dec to Wed 23 Dec 2026

Ages: Ages 3 and up

Price: Standard: Premium $55.00, A Reserve $45.00, B Reserve $35.00; $8.95 booking fee per transaction

Where: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000

Setting: Indoors

Book or read more: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/very-cranky-bear

Checked October 2026 on the provider's page. Dates, prices and places can change, so the provider's page has the latest availability.

NSW summer school holidays run Friday 18 December 2026 to Tuesday 2 February 2027 (NSW Department of Education). All school holiday programs in Sydney.

Details

Address: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000

Location: Sydney, Sydney, NSW

Website: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/very-cranky-bear

Price: Standard: Premium $55.00, A Reserve $45.00, B Reserve $35.00; $8.95 booking fee per transaction

Ages: 3–17 years

Category: Theatre & Shows

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