| Title | Play It Safe |
| Agency | Droga 5 ANZ |
| Campaign | Sydney Opera House 50th Anniversary |
| Advertiser | The Sydney Opera House |
| Brand | The Sydney Opera House |
| Date of First Broadcast/Publication | 2023 / 10 |
| Business Sector | Culture, Leisure & Sport |
| Story | Led by singer and comedian Tim Minchin, the ironically-titled four minute music video is an uplifting homage to creativity and bravery, in art as in life. |
| Media Type | Television |
| Length | |
| AI Description | The ad titled "Play It Safe" is a vibrant and creatively charged music video featuring Tim Minchin as the lead, who plays the piano amid performances at the iconic Sydney Opera House. The ad opens with a single spotlight illuminating Tim Minchin as he plays, accompanied by a rich orchestral backdrop. The scenes transition between black and white footage of the Sydney Opera House's construction, symbolizing its historical and cultural significance. The narrative, set to a lively, ironic song, explores themes of creativity, artistic expression, and bravery. Throughout the ad, a diverse group of dancers and performers animate the Opera House interior and exterior, showcasing its architectural majesty. The message is clear: embracing art and creativity requires courage, contrasting with the seemingly mundane advice of playing it safe. The visual aesthetics combine modern theatrical elements with instances of colorful costume and dynamic movement, providing a celebration of culture and the arts. The ad conveys a powerful homage to the creative spirit embodied by the Sydney Opera House. |
| Production Company | Revolver |
| Editing Company | Trim Editing |
| General Manager, Marketing | Stephen O’Connor |
| Production Coordinator | Emma Paterson |
| Global Brand Lead | Joanne Been |
| Advertising Manager | Jade McKellar |
| Advertising Manager | Kate Huish |
| Creative Director | Dan Ingham |
| Head of Brand | Rebecca Munro |
| Digital Marketing Manager | Paayal Dharmani |
| Content Creative | Julia Kenny |
| Production Manager | Natalia Scherer |
| Advertising Manager | Amelia Jang |
| Communications Manager | Melanie Wellington |
| CONTENT MANAGER | Nicola Whiteside |
| Advertising Manager | Jack Woodward |
| Advertising Manager | Daniel O’Connell |
| Founder | Mark Green |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Mark Green |
| Founder | Scott Nowell |
| Group Chief Creative Officer | Scott Nowell |
| Chief Creative Officer | Tara Ford |
| Executive Creative Director | Barbara Humphries |
| Art Director | Alex Polglase |
| Head of Production | Penny Brown |
| Senior Producer | Penny Brown |
| General Manager | Kezia Quinn |
| Copywriter | Jake Ausburn |
| Producer | Izzy Robertson |
| Business Director | Fizzy Keeble |
| Strategy Director | Tim Wilson-Brown |
| Strategist | Raghav Iyer |
| Director | Kim Gehrig |
| Producer | Pip Smart |
| Executive Producer | Pip Smart |
| Managing Director | Michael Ritchie |
| Owner | Michael Ritchie |
| Director of Photography (DOP) | Stefan Duscio |
| Production Designer | Steven Jones Evans |
| Editor | Elise Butt |
| Editor | Tom Lindsay |
| Post Production | Kani Saib |
| Post Production | Tatyana Alexandra |
| Colorist | Trish Cahill |
| Post Production | Eugene Richards |
| Production Company | Somesuch |
| Choreography | Lucy Guerin |
| Fashion Stylist | Olivia Simpson |
| Fashion Stylist | Nicchia Wippell |
| Editing Company | ARC Edit |
| Post Production | Daniel Fry |
| Post Production | Noreen Khan |