About the film

Windcatcher (2024)

Percy, a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy, bands with his friends Keithy and Daisy to win the school's upcoming sports carnival; but when a natural disaster strikes their remote town, Percy has a new challenge to overcome.

Director: Tanith Glynn-Maloney.

Audio Description Writer: Fran Mathey.

Audio Describer: Haylee Rivers.

Film duration: 80 minutes.

About the session

The film will be screened with Audio Description (AD) developed by Fran Mathey and pre-recorded by Haylee Rivers for Access Media Pty Ltd. While AD for film screenings is typically provided through individual headsets, this experience is designed to be shared. The recorded AD track will be integrated into the film screening and heard by everyone in the audience.

When: 11 am, Saturday 2 May 2026.

Where: Playhouse, Sydney Opera House.

Cost: $10 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased via the Sydney Opera House website, by calling 02 9250 7777 or emailing bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com.

The Sydney Opera House host many performances made accessible for people living with low vision or blindness, offering Audio Description and for some events, Tactile Tours of costumes, props, and stage sets. To see a full list of upcoming performances, click the link below.

Audio Described performances at Sydney Opera House.