"Hello possums!" It's Dame Edna (and her alter ego Barry Humphries) in a concert especially for grown-ups.

After the broom-splitting magic of The Sorcerer's Apprentice to begin, and then we're off to an evening of storytelling. Barry, we're assured, will acquit himself with style and taste in the Saint-Saëns' festive Carnival of the Animals.

Then it's the housewife from Moonee Ponds in her best frock for what she likes to call a "little story about bravery and animal rights" Peter & the Wolf of course. Our finale is the fabulously Spanishy tale of Juanita, a lobster living in a grotto off the coast of Wales. Where else?

A special and shortened performance for families with children is offered on Sunday 23 June 2pm at the Sydney Opera House. More information on this concert can be found here.

Recording of Juanita the Spanish Lobster with conductor Stephen Simon and the London Philharmonic Orchestra can be purchased at www.maestroclassics.com.