Stacey Thomsett

Stacey is a magnetic and versatile performer whose work spans theatre, screen and writing. A Green Room Award-winning writer, she co-created and toured the acclaimed comedy-cabaret ’Tis the Season…. Her recent credits include Lady Anne Kerr in the Seymour Centre’s The Dismissal (Squabbalogic), Alexi Darling in the 25th anniversary production of RENT staged at the Sydney Opera House (LPD/Sugary … Continued

Theo Williams

Theo is proudly of African-American descent and hails from beautiful Newcastle in NSW. He was a regular on local stages from the age of 10 and has since stepped out onto stages nationally. Most recently Theo toured Australia in Sister Act (Crossroads, 2025). Previous productions include RENT (LPD Productions, 2024), The Australian premiere of Choir … Continued

Bree Tipoki

Bree is a proud First Nations mother, creative and performer of the Palawa people of Lutruwita. Bree graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts. Most recently Bree was the Resident Director/Choreographer of Jesus Christ Superstar (Crossroads Live) Previous credits include; Co – Dance Captain/US La Choc & Arabia Moulin Rouge! the Musical (Global Creatures), … Continued

Jack Earle

Jack Earle is a world-class pianist, trumpet player, conductor, composer, arranger and producer with almost 15 years professional experience in the music industry. As a versatile and prolific music aficionado, Jack is in high demand, with numerous mainstage theatre company MD and orchestration credits and in composing, arranging and performing with iconic artists such as … Continued

Anne-Louise Sarks

Background: Born in Australia, Studied at The Sydney University and The Victorian College of the Arts. Currently Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Melbourne Theatre Company. OA Repertoire: Breaking The Waves. Other Companies: Director: My Brilliant Career,The Removalists, A Streetcar Named Desire, Escaped Alone/What If, If Only, Bernhardt/Hamlet, Minnie and Liraz, The Seed (Melbourne Theatre Company); Avalanche: A Love Story (The … Continued

Kirsten Paull

Australian soprano Kirsten Paull (née Jones) has been performing with the Opera Australia chorus since 2015. She has appeared in numerous productions including Aida, La Gioconda, Otello, La Juive, and multiple seasons of La Bohème and Turandot. Her principal roles include Countess Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro (Rockdale Opera Company), Nedda in Pagliacci (Sydney Independent Opera), Nella in Gianni Schicchi and Suor Angelica in Suor Angelica (Berlin Opera … Continued

Sarah Prestwidge

Sarah Prestwidge is an award-winning Aboriginal Australian soprano, known for her sparkling coloratura and compelling storytelling. In early 2025 she performed First Lady and Papagena in The Magic Flute with Charles Court Opera. In 2024, she performed the title role in Parrwang Lifts the Sky and Yvette/Lisette (cover) in La Rondine with Victorian Opera, reprised Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro in London … Continued

Maia Andrews

Maia Andrews is an award-winning soprano from Australia. She recently performed the leading role of Mimì in Puccini’s La Bohème on Opera Australia’s 2024 National Tour, performing in over 20 theatres across New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. In 2023, Maia was selected for the Opera Queensland Young Artist Program, where she starred in Sunset Opera … Continued

Nathan Gilkes

Nathan Gilkes is a Helpmann award winning musician, arts educator and artistic director working across disciplines of New Music Theatre, Arts Education and Training and Community Works. His practice sits at the collision points of music, theatre and opera, often using multiples modes and artforms to convey story and build engagement and participation. As a … Continued

Erina Yashima

German-born conductor Erina Yashima was the First Kapellmeister at the Komische Oper Berlin from 2022 to 2024 and has worked with many renowned ensembles, orchestras and opera companies worldwide. In the 24/25 season, she will make her debut with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg, Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Münchner Symphoniker and in Japan with Nagoya Philharmonic … Continued