The internationally celebrated American tenor Robert Watson is featured in several major debuts during the 2024/25 season: making his house debut at the Opéra de Lyon as Tambourmajor in Wozzeck, debuting his role as Parsifal at the Aalto-Theater Essen, performing as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly at his house debut with Vancouver Opera, and making his … Continued
A member of Accademia del Teatro alla Scala in Milan, he could take part at La Scala to the productions of La traviata, Nabucco and Hänsel und Gretel, working with some of the world leading conductors as Antonio Pappano and Daniel Barendoim. He studied piano and then he devoted himself to singing, graduating with honors … Continued
Lauded by the Seattle Times as a “passionate singing actor with a voice of considerable heft and power” and for her “fearless, thrilling high notes,” this season Rebecca Nash returns to the Metropolitan Opera as the Färberin in Die Frau ohne Schatten, to Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe for further performances of Abigaille in Nabucco and to … Continued
Korean-Australian soprano Gemma Nha is a soloist in Volksoper Wien’s ensemble. This season, she performed as Maria West Side Story, Pamina Die Zauberflöte, Adele Die Fledermaus, Susanna Le nozze di Figaro, and Wendla Spring Awakening. Gemma’s repertoire ranges from Mozart to contemporary musical theatre, with roles including Barbarina Le nozze di Figaro (Lyric Opera of … Continued
Awards: Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play and Olivier Award For Best Costume Design for The Picture of Dorian Grey. Tony Nomination for Best Scenic Design of a Play for The Picture of Dorian Grey. OA Repertoire: Breaking the Waves Other Companies: The Seagull, Avalanche; A Love Story (Barbican) My Brilliant Career, … Continued
In the 24/25 season, American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel, lauded as having “vocals that are smooth and ingratiating” (Daily Camera) will return to the Metropolitan Opera to sing the title role in Le nozze di Figaro, sing his first performances of Porgy in Porgy and Bess with Washington National Opera, and Sharpless in Madama Butterfly with … Continued
West Australian baritone Benjamin Del Borrello holds a Bachelor of Music (Classical Vocal: Performance) from The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). He was part of the West Australian Opera Wesfarmers Arts Young Artist Program in 2024/25. Benjamin’s Italian heritage had a profound impact on his musical development from a young age, where he … Continued
Nick Kirkup is an Ipswich based Tenor and has a diverse performance history in choral and operatic repertoire. On the concert stage, Nick has performed as a tenor soloist with many of southeast Queensland’s major choral societies. Recent engagements include, tenor soloist for Canticum’s performance of Bach’s St Johns Passion, the role of Evangelist in … Continued
Eugene Raggio recently toured the German-speaking world in the title role of Das Phantom der Oper (Arndt/Gerber) for ASA Events. He also debuted as Wotan in Das Rheingold in Berlin with Byron Knutson conducting. Earlier in 2025, he covered the role of Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg for Melbourne Opera. His many onstage … Continued
Ella is Production and Costume Designer for theatre, film and live performance. Informed by her beginnings in theatre, Ella’s work has evolved through contrived spaces, searching for the extraordinary found in the everyday. Ella’s work as Costume Designer at Belvoir Theatre Company includes August: Osage County, Tell Me I’m Here, The Weekend and Scenes From … Continued