14.10.2026 13:54
In Sydney, Australia, an unusual performance by artists wearing sheep costumes in front of the Opera House caused astonishment. In the performance prepared by the Canadian theater company CORPUS, the artists imitated real sheep, feeding each other, milking each other, and acting out shearing scenes. It was learned that the show, part of an international arts festival and attracting the interest of audiences, had previously been staged in more than 28 countries.
In the performance held in the open area in front of the Sydney Opera House between October 7 and 11, artists wearing sheep costumes appeared before the audience.
In the performance titled Les moutons (The Sheep), prepared by the Canadian theatre company CORPUS, the artists portrayed the daily life of farm animals.
The artists imitating sheep brought farm activities such as feeding, milking, and shearing to the stage. In the performance, which was carried out without speech, dance, theatre, and visual comedy were brought together.
INTERESTING MOMENTS IN FRONT OF THE OPERA HOUSE
The show, featuring three sheep, a ram, and a shepherd character, brought the audience together with an unusual theatre experience. The artists created a real farm environment by imitating the animals' movements and interactions with each other. The feeding and milking scenes of the actors in sheep costumes especially drew attention.
One of the most interesting features of the show was the elimination of the distance between the audience and the artists.
PERFORMED IN MORE THAN 28 COUNTRIES
It was learned that the show, prepared by the Toronto-based CORPUS company, had previously been staged in more than 28 countries. The event, organized as part of the Sydney Opera House's international children's and family festival called Wild Things, was offered free of charge to audiences of all ages.
The performance, lasting about 30 minutes, was introduced as an extraordinary art experience that questions the boundaries between humans and animals while addressing sheep behavior in a humorous way. The show, nominated for the Dora Mavor Moore Award in the Best Choreography category in 2003, was staged for the first time in front of the Sydney Opera House.