Born in Turin, Mariana studied foreign languages and literature. She also participated in the first Mediterranean arts Biennial in Barcelona and exhibited at Pitti Trend (Florence) as an emerging designer, beginning a long series of collaborations with prestigious companies in the fashion industry. These include collections of fabrics, footwear and clothing from Casadei, Max Mara, … Continued
Daniel Izzo began studying singing at the age of 17 but it was with dance that he entered the Opera de Marseille in 1984. He joined the ballet until 1991 and then the ballet theater from the Capitole de Toulouse until 1994. He participated in various lyric and choreographic productions throughout France until 2004. He … Continued
Originally from Beechworth in regional Victoria, Des graduated The Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Music Theatre in 2016. Since graduating Des has appeared on Neighbours as T-Bone, toured the educational musical Super Duper for Echelon and took part in the national tour of Grease the Arena Experience with … Continued
Molly Bugeja is an electrifying triple threat Artist who proudly hails from Dharug Land/Western Sydney. Molly trained at ‘A-live Performing Arts Centre’ and ‘Village Performing Arts Centre’ and is a graduating member of the prestigious TDP (Talent Development Project). Molly made her professional theatre debut in 2019, portraying Anybodys in the international touring production of West Side Story … Continued
Kristina McNamara is thrilled to be performing at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour again after appearing in Carmen in 2017. Recent highlights include performing at the Perth Fringe Festival as guest artist to Adrian Tamburini in his cabaret Grateful. Kristina performs in multiple retro bands including, MAMAMIA – A tribute to ABBA, Boogie Nights and … Continued
Keanu's training began in 2007 when he joined Brent Street School Of Performing Arts. In 2013, at the age of 16, Keanu made his Musical Theatre debut when he was cast in Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical as their youngest ensemble member, also understudying the lead role of Scott Hastings. Other musical … Continued
Kathryn Williams is an Australian soprano based in Sydney and a member of the permanent chorus of Opera Australia. In addition to her chorus duties, she regularly performs small roles and covers. In Opera Australia’s 2025 winter season, she will cover the role of the First Wood Sprite in Rusalka. Kathryn holds a Bachelor of … Continued
Originally from country NSW, Nathan is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Dance. His training spans many disciplines including RAD ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, world dance, tap, pas de deux, ballroom, and acrobatics. Nathan made his professional debut as Snowboy in Opera Australia’s production of West Side Story … Continued
Anna is a graduate of Sydney Conservatorium of Music. During her studies she was the winner of numerous scholarships and awards, including International Merit Scholarship, John Cassim Award for Music, Italian Opera Foundation Language Scholarship, Opera Auditions Committee and Joan Sutherland Society Study Grants. Opera Australia roles include Myrtale (Thaïs), Earth/Aunt Jean/Ms Hodges … Continued
Tara is a Yawuru woman from Broome with Aboriginal, Filipino, Irish and Spanish ancestry. Tara joined Bangarra Dance Theatre in 2006. Highlights for Tara include recently performing in India and Japan for the 2018 International Tour along with London, Paris and New York several times over the past 13 years. Along with returning to her … Continued