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 and is a Roberts Emerging Artist in 2026. 2026 sees Benjamin make two debuts with West Australian … 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
Jesse Dutlow (they/them) is a non-binary artist born in Melbourne, Australia, with South African heritage. They most recently toured Australia and Asia as May in & Juliet (Michael Cassel Group). Other theatre credits include FANGIRLS (Belvoir/Sydney Opera House). Jesse holds a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) from Deakin University (2021). They were a semi-finalist on Season 7 of The Voice Australia (Nine Network) … Continued
Kristin Paulse is a South African-born, New Zealand-raised performer now based in Melbourne. She is making her Australian leading role debut as Mimi Marquez in RENT—a dream come true. Kristin made her Australian stage debut as a Dynamite in Hairspray the Musical, before touring nationally in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, where she notably understudied … Continued
Anna Francesca Armenia is a Melbourne/Naarm based Actor who graduated from the Ballarat Arts Academy (Bachelor of Arts, Music Theatre). She has been working in theatre and screen for over a decade, and was recently cast opposite Jack Black in the Hollywood Blockbuster film, ANACONDA (Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures). Her theatre credits include Rose Granger-Weasley … Continued