Ho-Yoon Chung

Through his compelling performances with leading opera houses and orchestras around the world, Ho-Yoon Chung has firmly established himself as a unique and promising singer. Engagements in 2016/2017 include Rodolfo/La Bohème at Teatro Verdi Trieste, Duca/Rigoletto at Greek National Opera, Nemorino/L’Elisir d’Amore at Deutsche Oper Berlin, Enzo/La Gioconda at Malmö Operan, Duca/Rigoletto at Teatro Real de … Continued

Hollie James

Hollie James is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and has appeared professionally in Carrie – The Musical, Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt, Pippin and toured with the National Theatre for Children. Additionally, she has performed in the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia’s Opening Gala, New Voices and Cy by Cy by Cy: The … Continued

Matt Heyward

Matt was Assistant Director for Tarzan – The Stage Musical (JTC) and Guys and Dolls on Sydney Harbour (Opera Australia/Handa Opera) as well as and Resident Director on Ghost Stories (Realscape Productions). Recent stage performances include The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour (Opera Australia/Handa Opera); Billy Elliot the Musical (Louise Withers and Associates); Sweeney Todd (TEG); A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (TPC); My Fair Lady directed … Continued

Annie Aitken

Annie Aitken is celebrated for her performances across Australia and the UK. Recently starred as Cunégonde in Opera Australia’s 2025 season of Candide, a role she previously played with State Opera South Australia and State Theatre South Australia, and originally for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. Her critically acclaimed portrayal of Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie … Continued

Paul Brown

Paul Brown (1960-2017) Born in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, Paul trained under Percy Harris, Motley design course. Theatre credits include: As You Desire Me, The Country Wife, The Sea, Marguerite (West End); The Tempest, Naked, Richard II, Coriolanus, King Lear, Platonov (Almeida); Emperor and Galilean, The False Servant, Oedipus (National Theatre); Hamlet (Tokyo); Giselle … Continued

Amy Lane

Born in London, Amy Lane is an internationally recognised opera director and festival leader. A former Head Staff Director at The Royal Ballet and Opera, Covent Garden, she brings two decades’ experience spanning stage management, assistant, revival and associate direction, artistic planning, international casting and talent development. Amy most recently served as Artistic Director of … Continued

Gianluca Martinenghi

Gianluca Martinenghi is a prominent conductor of the younger generation of Italians. He studied piano with Piero Rattalino and composition with Bruno Bettinelli. He went on to complete his conducting studies with such notable figures as Donato Renzetti and Giacomo Zani, which lead in turn to his collaborating with various youth orchestras. He began his career at … Continued

Angela Hogan

Angela Hogan is a much-lauded Sydney-based mezzo-soprano, whose vocal range and striking performances have earned her a reputation as one of Opera Australia’s most diverse and powerful performers. Born in Bendigo, Angela worked in multiple areas of musical performance before finding her passion for operatic theatre. She has shown time and time again that this … Continued

Olivia Cranwell

Australian soprano Olivia Cranwell has established herself as a notable presence on the operatic stage. She has appeared frequently with Opera Australia, where she has shown a particular affinity for Puccini. In this repertoire, she has sung Mimì in La bohème and Giorgetta in Il tabarro, and returns to the national stage in 2026 as … Continued

Amanda Atlas

Noted for singing ‘with dramatic flair as well as vocal power’, New Zealand soprano Amanda Atlas (nee Winfield) is a unique and compelling performer. She has performed leading operatic roles across Europe, America and Australasia, where she quickly gained reputation as a real singing actress, equally at home in opera, musical theatre, and in concert. … Continued