Aljin Abella

Aljin graduated from NIDA in 2006. He has worked as an actor both nationally and internationally in film, television, animation, theatre and voice-over sectors. He made his stage debut in the Melbourne Theatre Company and Belvoir seasons of The Sapphires in 2005 and reprised his role in their subsequent South Korean and London tours. … Continued

Marco Devetak

During his final year at the Fine Arts school of Gorizia (Italy), Marco showed a lively interest in filmmaking, especially for experimental and surreal cinema. He successively moved to the UK and graduated with First Class Honours in Film Studies at the University Of Wales, Lampeter. In 2007 Marco joined The London Film School to … Continued

Barbara Staffolani

Barbara Staffolani was born in Macerata (Italy). She began her career as a dancer, starting from a classical background and moving towards modern jazz dance. She later studied the Horton’s and Graham’s techniques with Milton Myers and Elsa Piperno; Modern Jazz with Jamie Rogers, Denice Weber, Daniel Tinazzi and Silvie Mougeolle and she constantly updated her professional … Continued

Leigh Sachwitz

As an internationally accomplished artist, designer, architect, curator and creative director of flora&faunavisions, Leigh Sachwitz has carved a reputation through her multi-disciplinary, cross-platform productions in visual design both culturally and commercially. With work spanning across immersive experiences, exhibitions, music stages, theatre and opera performances, fashion shows and art installations, Leigh has characterised a unique style … Continued

Catherine Bouchier

Catherine Bouchier is a celebrated soprano from Sydney, Australia, who has captivated audiences with her powerful voice and dramatic stage presence. A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where she completed her Bachelor of Music and Diploma of Opera, Catherine has performed in opera, concerts, and recitals on stages across Australia and Europe. Catherine … Continued

Hugh Halliday

Hugh Halliday began his professional life dancing as member of Sadlers Wells Opera, was later a staff director at English National Opera and also directed for Opera North in Leeds and for Granada Television. He first came to Australia in 1980 to stage the English National Opera production of Rossini’s Le Comte Ory for the … Continued

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings is a three-time Olivier Award-winning TV, film and theatre actor with Olivier awards for Best Comedy Performance: Too Clever by Half (Old Vic), Best Actor: Peer Gynt (RSC) and Best Actor in a Musical: My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). Theatre includes; For the National Theatre, Hansard, Hymn & Cocktail … Continued

Kwangchul Youn

Born and educated in Korea, Kwangchul Youn joined the ensemble of the Berlin State Opera in 1993, of which he was a member until 2004 and where he acquired many roles in his wide ranging repertoire. In recent years the much demanded bass sang at renowned opera houses across Europe and overseas, … Continued

Wayne Scott Kermond

Wayne Scott Kermond is a ‘born-in-the trunk’ fourth-generation performer of Australian Vaudeville lineage. A virtuoso of musical theatre, comedy and cabaret. He has starred in Anything Goes, Barnum, Singin’ in the Rain, Uninetown, Guys & Dolls, Pirates of Penzance, A Chorus Line, We Will Rock You, Hairspray, The Producers, and this season will mark his fourth … Continued

Damiano Michieletto

Within only a short space of time Damiano Michieletto has emerged on the international scene as one of the most interesting representatives of the younger generation of Italian directors. He studied opera and theatre production at the Paolo Grassi School of Dramatic Art in Milan and also graduated in modern literature at the university in … Continued