Australian-born Cody Simpson is a true multi-hyphenate: recording artist, singer/songwriter, guitarist, performing artist, theatrical star, and champion swimmer. As a pre-teen, Cody Simpson began to record songs in his bedroom and post them on YouTube, these clips quickly garnered millions of views and led him to a deal with Atlantic Records which he signed in … Continued
Danielle Bavli is an American soprano from New York City now based in Sydney, Australia. Praised for her “warmth and tendresse” (San Diego Story), she joins the Principal Artists’ Roster at Opera Australia in 2025. In the 2024 season, Danielle made her Australian debut as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance with Rockdale Opera Company. … Continued
Katie Stenzel is a dynamic, coloratura soprano. Described by Limelight Magazine as possessing “a powerful and perfectly controlled upper range”, she has established herself as an engaging and multi-faceted performer. A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Katie has performed with companies including Opera Australia, State Opera South Australia, Opera Queensland, Brisbane Festival, The … Continued
‘The excellent scenery of Barbara de Limburg metamorphoses naturally, enlarging or dwarfing the stage, never betraying the original dramaturgy and providing in Ford’s house spaces at different levels, hiding enough for them to manoeuvre one another’ — El País, Falstaff, Teatro Real Barbara de Limburg designs for both theatre and opera, creating sets with great … Continued
Lighting designer Duane Schuler’s work encompasses opera, ballet, and theater internationally. Mr. Schuler’s designs for New York’s Metropolitan Opera include, Pelléas et Mélisande Samson et Dalila, Thais, Fidelio, Otello, Andrea Chénier, The Great Gatsby and The First Emperor. Other credits include over 225 productions for the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Fidelio, Cendrillon and Robert le … Continued
Born in 1964, Laura Scozzi took her first dance classes at the age of 6 and then explored all body techniques, from classical to contemporary, including jazz, tap and ballroom dance. She attended the Accademia d’Arte Drammatica in Rome and then the École de Mimodrame Marcel Marceau in Paris. At the same time, she graduated … Continued
‘Laurent Pelly unfolds his magic on Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Teatro Real – an impeccable production, faithful to Wagner’s work’ — El País, Wagner Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Teatro Real 2024 French opera and theatre director Laurent Pelly is sought after by the world’s most prestigious houses. With a natural affinity for Italian … Continued
Christine Anu is one of Australia’s most popular recording artists and performers of all time who uses her voice and reputation to spread a message of unity and hope. A multi-ARIA Award winner, she is renowned for her APRA AMCOS Award-winning song “My Island Home,”. With her platinum album Stylin’ Up, she is recognised for having … Continued
At the tender age of 16 Elenoa was plucked from the Australian International Performing Arts High School (AIPAH) to star in Respect: The Musical in 2007. Elenoa’s credits include: Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (STCSA/Belvoir/MTC), Joanne in Rent (Sydney Opera House), Nellie Small in Send for Nellie (Sydney Festival), Susan … Continued
Jennifer Trijo is a Filipino multi-disciplinary artist living and working in Kaurna Yerta. She has performed the roles of: Baruska (accordion) in the Australian tour of Once (Darlinghurst Theatre Company| Black Swan State Theatre Company | HOTA); Janelle Woods and Shirelle in Beautiful – the Carole King Musical (Matt Ward Entertainment); Ms. Mendoza in The … Continued