John first worked with Opera Australia in the role of Stewpot in South Pacific. John has enjoyed an extensive career on stage, radio, television and corporate entertainment. Originally from Tasmania, John has contributed much to the development of the arts in his home state, becoming a much-loved household name in the process. Music Theatre highlights … Continued
Evan Rogister is the Principal Conductor of the Washington National Opera and the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. With artistic endeavours ranging from Mozart with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment to Wagner’s complete cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, and Terence Blanchard’s contemporary masterpiece, Fire Shut Up in My Bones, Evan Rogister—a dual citizen … Continued
Ruben began playing the cello at age 6, studying for nine years at the Canberra School of Music with Lindy Reksten. After moving to Sydney to attend the Conservatorium High School, he later studied at the Australian National Academy of Music, the Victorian College of the Arts, the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, and … Continued
After graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) Jason’s career set off in 2017 with Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (Ensemble/Barry Mann Cover/Drifter Cover) followed closely by Disney’s Aladdin – The HIT Broadway Musical (Ensemble/Aladdin Understudy/Kassim Understudy). His most notable performance has … Continued
Bobby Fox is an Irish born Australian actor who originated the role of Franki Valli in the Australian production of Jersey Boys which he performed over 850 times. He is a 4 times World Irish Dance Champion and toured with dance productions Riverdance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground, To Dance on the Moon and starred in … Continued
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