Winner of the Richard Bonynge Accompanists Award at the 2018 Sydney International Song Prize, Thomas Victor Johnson is a vocal coach and pianist based in Sydney. He currently serves as répétiteur with Opera Australia and as a vocal coach at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Thomas was a member of the music staff at the … Continued
Michelle is an Intimacy Director & Coordinator, an award-winning Theatre Director, Producer, Teaching Artist and Playwright. Michelle trained as an Intimacy Professional with Intimacy on Set, under the mentorship of Ita O’Brien (UK) and Michala Banas (Australia). Michelle’s credits include Così fan tutte, La Traviata (Opera Queensland), Fourteen, Fourthcoming (Shake & Stir Theatre Co), The … Continued
Most known for his role as The Mayor of Wiggle Town on The Wiggles and his TED talk: Physical Communication is Universal, Andy most recently received a four-chair-turn on television show The Voice, where he was the first performer in the 10 year history of the show to sing with their body. Andy headlined Mussorgsky’s … Continued
Isabel Hudson is an award-winning set and costume designer. Isabel won Sydney Theatre Awards for Best Set Design of an Independent Production in both 2019 and 2018 – for her set designs on the smash-hit, sold out musicals American Psycho and Cry-Baby at Hayes Theatre Co. Nominations include: for the APDG Award for Best Set … Continued
Hailed as the “tenor that the whole opera world is talking about” (Marie Claire) and a “revelation” (Bachtrack), Adam Smith is known for his voice that “overflows with dramatic conviction and heroic impact” (Opera Now Magazine). Recent standout roles include Don José in Carmen, Rodolfo La Bohème and Cavaradossi in Tosca. Having already made his … Continued
Paull-Anthony completed a Bachelor of Music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and a Master of Music at the Manhattan School of Music. He joined Opera Australia’s full-time chorus in 2023. He began his professional career at the West Australia Opera with performances including Colline in La Bohème, Parson & Badger in The … Continued
A five-time Gold Logie nominee, Adam Hills is one of Australia’s most beloved comedians. He is best known in Australia for hosting ABC TV’s Spicks and Specks and Adam Hills Tonight. He’s known across the world for his critically acclaimed stand-up shows, and The Last Leg, his talk show on the UK’s Channel Four.
Background: Born in Surrey, England, studied at Guildhall School of Music and Drama Other Companies: Figaro: Le Nozze di Figaro (Houston Grand Opera), Khovansky: Khovanschina and Commendant: From the House of the Dead (Welsh National Opera), Balstrode: Peter Grimes, Carlo Gerard: Andrea Chénier, Frank Maurrant: Street Scene, Pizarro: Fidelio, Scarpia and Amfortas (Opera North), Jokannen: … Continued
Ali McGregor, a former scholar at the Royal Northern College of Music, UK, began her career with Opera Australia in 2000 under Simone Young’s mentorship. As a principal soprano, she portrayed over 26 roles, including Zerlina (Don Giovanni), Ninette (Love of Three Oranges), Marcellina (Fidelio) & Yum Yum (The Mikado). She also appeared with NZ … Continued
Background: Scottish-born, Music Director of Opera North OA repertoire: – Other Companies: In the UK Garry Walker has worked with all the BBC orchestras, Hallé, London Philharmonic, London Sinfonietta, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Philharmonia, City of Birmingham Symphony, Britten Sinfonia, Manchester Camerata, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra and Academy of St Martin … Continued