A proud Wiradjuri man, Jarrod Draper was born in Orange and the first Indigenous graduate from the prestigious music theatre course at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Most recently starring as Toulouse Lautrec in the Tony Award winning Moulin Rouge The Musical (Global Creatures), Jarrod was an original Australian Cast member, understudying … Continued
Morgan’s love for performing began at a young age from his classical training at the Youth Ballet Company of Western Australia (YBWA). He graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre. Theatre credits include Elder Harris/Pop Tarts in The Book of Mormon (GFO), … Continued
Lisa is an accomplished performer, choreographer and dance teacher. Since graduating from WAAPA she has worked continuously adding drama and many musical theatre credits to her name. Most recently, Lisa has appeared as Miss Lark in Mary Poppins and Mrs. Wilkinson in Billy Elliot as well as performing in national seasons of Mamma Mia, Les … Continued
Caity graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre, 2020. Since graduating, Caity has hit the ground running as Ensemble (u/s Ballet Girls) in Billy Elliot (Matt Ward Entertainment), Betty (u/s Cynthia Weil) in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Matt Ward Entertainment), Colette and Cagelle … Continued
Benjamin is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts holding a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre). His theatrical credits include the 40th Anniversary tour of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the national tour of Shrek The Musical, the 40th Anniversary international tour of CATS, the Australian premiere of Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day … Continued
Award-winning First Nations soprano, Nina Korbe, is an accomplished young performer, who is quickly establishing herself in the Opera industry as a rising talent. Nina has been praised for her creamy tone, brilliant top notes and sensitive performances, which continue to delight audiences. In 2014, Nina began performing with Opera Queensland and has amassed credits … Continued
Born in Hong Kong, Sandy studied at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Royal College of Music (London) and the Flanders Opera Studio (Belgium). Sandy began working with Opera Australia in 2017 in Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour’s production of Carmen and has completed many full-time chorus seasons with the company since then. Her … Continued
Australian born tenor Joel Scott graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Performance) and an Advanced Diploma of Opera. He was awarded the German-Australian Opera grant to undertake a season at the Hessiches Staatstheater Wiesbaden. There he debuted as: Tamino Die Zauberflöte, Annas Jesus Christ Superstar, Flavio Norma, Roderigo Otello, … Continued
British soprano Nadine Benjamin recently made her debuts at the Royal Opera House debut in A New Dark Age and her Glyndebourne debut in the title-role LUISA MILLER. Other engagements have included Clara Porgy & Bess, Mimi La Bohème and Desdemona The Seven Deaths Of Maria Callas for English National Opera, Nadia The Ice-Break for Birmingham Opera Company, Amelia Un Ballo In Maschera with … Continued
Sydney born artiste, Adele, graduate of Ensemble Studios in 1981 commenced her performing career in theatre and musicals prior to being awarded Runner-Up Melbourne Herald Sun Aria 1991, Winner Mietta’s Song Recital Award 1997 enabling her classical studies overseas leading to future Australian engagements. Opera Australia roles include: Marianne Leitmetzerin: Der Rosenkavalier, Marcellina: Le Nozze … Continued