Edwina (Eddy) Strobl is an Australian/Austrian theatre and opera director who grew up in Sydney. It was at the Sydney Opera House as a child, while performing in a children’s chorus, that Eddy first discovered the power of live performance and storytelling. After studying History at University College London, Edwina trained in directing and dramaturgy at the … Continued
Blake Appelqvist (they/them) is a Māori (Ngāti Porou) and Swedish multidisciplinary artist who graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). They are most known for their Green Room Nominated performance of “Romeo” in & Juliet (Michael Cassel Group) and “Clyde Barrow” in Bonnie & Clyde (Joshua … Continued
A graduate of the London School of Musical Theatre, Genevieve debuted as Johanna in Sweeney Todd (Twickenham Theatre), which won the 2015 What’s on Stage Award for Best Off-West End Musical. Since returning to Australia, Genevieve’s theatre credits have included Mary Poppins (understudy Mary Poppins and Mrs Banks; Disney and Cameron Mackintosh); Johanna in Sweeney … Continued
Having completed her tenure as a Young Artist with Melbourne Opera in 2022, soprano Jane Magão made her Opera Australia principal cast debut as Musetta in the 2024 national tour of La bohème, and returns in 2026 to perform the role of Zerlina in Don Giovanni. Her previous operatic roles, performed with various companies, include … Continued
Bethan Lillicrap joined the cello section of the Opera Australia Orchestra in 2025. She was born in Devon, England and moved to Sydney as a child. Her early musical education was guided by her parents, both of whom are musicians. Bethan obtained her Bachelor of Music from the Sydney Conservatorium, studying with Andrew Hines and … Continued
Ellie Nunan is a 2016 graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University (now QAEMT). Her musical theatre credits include Christine/Others in American Psycho (See You Sunday); Swing in Mary Poppins (Michael Cassel Group/Cameron Mackintosh); Jennyanydots, Swing and U/S Grizabella in CATS (GWB Entertainment/RUG); Lucy Grant in the Australian premiere of Bright Star (Pursued … Continued
Madeleine’s most recent credits include the national tour of Grease for which she was the Associate Choreographer and Swing as well as Elf! at the Sydney Opera House. Other recent credits include the national tours of Hairspray as Dance Captain/ Swing understudy Velma and Margaret in 9 to 5: The Musical for Crossroads Live and … Continued
Shortly after graduating from NIDA, Matthew won the lead role of Princeton & Rod in Avenue Q. Other musical credits include Titanique; Murder for Two – Adelaide Cabaret Festival; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; Jekyll & Hyde; High Fidelity; Gypsy; Fiddler on the Roof; Kinky Boots; Into the Woods; Meet Me in St Louis; A Gentleman’s Guide … Continued
Natasha Veselinovic is a performer, visual artist, and writer. She studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music (Griffith University), where she gained a Bachelor of Musical Theatre in 2014, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre (Griffith University, 2011). Her previous theatre credits include Cover Madame Thenardier in Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Miserables … Continued
Oscar Mulcahy attended Patrick School of the Arts Academy where he thrived in furthering his performing arts talents. Most recently, Oscar performed in Disney Theatricals’ Beauty and The Beast as Ensemble/Cover Le Fou. Oscar has also appeared in many Australian tours including Young Charlie in Kinky Boots (Michael Cassel Group); Young Bobby/Dodd Darin in Dream … Continued