George Palmer (b.1947) studied piano with several eminent teachers and has been composing since he was a teenager. Although he graduated in law, practised as a barrister, and was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2001, he retired from the Bench in 2011 to devote himself entirely to composition. In 2003, … Continued
Nicola Bell has worked with the Opera Australia Orchestra since 2017, commencing as Principal Cor Anglais in 2026. After receiving a first-class honours degree from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Nicola spent close to a decade in Europe. She studied in Sweden and France before completing a Master of Music in Munich under Professor François … Continued
Aria Piteo is 10 years old and is thrilled to be making her musical theatre debut in Anastasia the Musical. Since beginning her dance training at Barbara Jayne Dance Centre (BJDC) at the age of six, Aria has developed a love for performing and enjoys dancing, singing and acting. She is incredibly grateful to the … Continued
Daisy is very excited to make her professional debut, playing the role of Little Anastasia. She has been dancing since the age of three and trains in all facets of dance at The Barbara Jayne Dance Centre. She has singing lessons with Haydan Hawkins. Daisy loves acting, singing, dancing and performing on stage, as well … Continued
Audrey Burnett is an 11-year-old Adelaide-based performer with a passion for dance, musical theatre, and vocal performance. Making her professional debut in Anastasia the Musical is a dream come true! Training at Barbara Jayne Dance Centre since 2020, Audrey has built a versatile skill set spanning ballet, jazz, musical theatre, tap, acrobatics, and contemporary. Audrey … Continued
Isla is a 9-year-old rising star whose heart belongs on the stage. From a very young age, it was clear that she was destined to perform with a love of singing, dancing and acting that continues to grow every day. Isla is thrilled to be making her professional theatre debut in Anastasia and feels incredibly grateful … Continued
Chloë Dallimore AM is an award-winning Australian musical theatre performer and internationally accredited Intimacy Coordinator/Director. Born in Melbourne, she trained at the London Studio Centre, graduating with a BA in Dance Performance (Musical Theatre), with intensive study in dance, voice and acting. Her work with Opera Australia includes: Assistant Director on Cinderella (Cendrillon) and Intimacy/Movement … Continued
Dana Alison is a versatile freelance flutist based in Sydney. She studied with James Kortum at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, before moving to London to obtain a Master of Performance at the Royal College of Music, studying with Gitte Marcusson, Emer McDonough, Sue Thomas and Stewart McIlwham. As a chamber musician, Dana has performed extensively across some of the UK’s most … Continued
Isabel studied violin at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music with John Glickman and Christopher Martin and played in various chamber music groups including the Melbourne Musicians, Melbourne Chamber Ensemble and Astra Chamber Orchestra. She became a member of the Elizabethan Trust Orchestra and moved to Sydney to join the Sydney Trust Orchestra. She then joined the Australian Chamber Orchestra and played with them … Continued
Phoebe Masel is a violinist and teacher based in Nipaluna/Hobart. She graduated from the Australian National Academy of Music in 2021, and the University of Queensland in 2017 with a Bachelor of Music and the University Medal. Phoebe is a casual violinist with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria and the Melbourne … Continued