Grand Soft Day

Thu, 8th Oct 2026 10:30 am

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000

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Four seasons – one day Ireland | United Kingdom Splashing in puddles, wind whipping your hair, crunching snow under your feet and rain dripping on your nose — now that's a grand soft day! Grand Soft Day is a curious and charming show that celebrates the wonder of the world around us. Grand Soft Day follows three friends who go on an adventure in the woods, but the weather keeps disrupting their plans. The rain comes. Then the wind blows them off course. The sun distracts them, while the snow has them hiding in their coats. Can the trio continue to play under these circumstances? Mainly wordless, the performance is brought to life by a live percussive soundtrack of catchy rhythms and three languages, English, Irish and Italian, woven throughout. With a sprinkle of rain, a dusting of snow and a gumboot dance, children will delight in the wonder of the natural world all around them. For a deeper experience, on Friday 9 October, after the 12:30pm show, join the cast for a discussion about Grand Soft Day . Young audiences can ask the artists questions and hear about the inspiration behind the show. Kindly supported by Culture Ireland. Commissioned by The Ark, Dublin and created with support from the Arts Council of Ireland, Arts Council of England, Galway City Council and Foras na Gaeilge. Sydney Opera House presents a Branar and New International Encounter (NIE) production