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Samoan mezzo-soprano Lemause’afa has grown up surrounded by music, beginning her journey through years of choral singing in church and school ensembles, where she discovered her love for classical music. She recently completed a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Classical Performance at the University of Waikato. Lemau has been grateful to receive recognition at various … Read more
British bass-baritone Ben Knight is an interdisciplinary artist, opera singer, educator, and community music leader with international experience in the UK, Europe and Aotearoa. He has performed both as soloist and chorus member with English Touring Opera, English National Opera, Royal Ballet and Opera, and was a 2020/21 young artist with Opera Prelude. He trained … Read more
Auckland-based Naledi Mhuka is a vibrant young performer with a love for acting, singing, musical theatre and playing percussion instruments. She has performed in a variety of productions, including The Monster in the Maze and La bohème with NZ Opera in 2025, Alice in Matilda the Musical with The Amici Trust, Encore Theatre Collective & … Read more
William Kelly is an Auckland based actor who has been working professionally for 4 years. William made his debut with New Zealand Opera as the Bunnings Hat Kid in The Unruly Tourists in 2022. He appeared as Boy in the 2024 New Zealand National tour of Richard O’Brien’s Kingdom of Bling. He has appeared previously … Read more
Marion is a Tāmaki Makaurau based actor, writer and producer with a dynamic presence both on screen and stage in Aotearoa and the United Kingdom. After graduating from Unitec with a Bachelor of Performing Arts degree, she launched a multifaceted career that spans acting, producing and creative development. Her on-screen highlights include acclaimed short films … Read more
Katie (she/her) is an actor, director and theatre maker based in Tāmaki Makaurau. A graduate of Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting, 09), Katie is the director of Ratbags Theatre and award-winning theatre work, How to Art which has presented four seasons in the past year across Auckland, Wellington and Melbourne. Katie is a … Read more
Te Ohorere is a proud descendant of Ngāiterangi, Waitaha, Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāti Porou, and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, and is a performer, actor, and classical singer based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Te Ohorere has recently completed her Master of Music studies in Classical Voice Performance at the University of Auckland with Dr. Te Oti Rakena and … Read more
Lester Lynch has become recognized for his charismatic portrayals and commanding voice with rave reviews as some of opera’s most important characters. In contemporary repertoire he is known for his portrayals in pieces such as Dallapiccola’s Il Prigioniero, Busoni’s Doktor Faust and Nico Muhly’s The Glitch. Lester made his debut at the renowned Teatro alla … Read more
British soprano Susan Bullock is known for her fearless artistry, powerful stage presence and a deep commitment to storytelling. In recent seasons, Susan’s artistic curiosity has led her to explore roles in contemporary, and crossover, works such as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd for Houston Grand Opera and Scottish Opera, The Mother in Mark Anthony-Turnage’s Greek, Lady Billows in Albert Herring for Scottish Opera, … Read more
Joel Amosa is a Samoan bass-baritone from South Auckland. He was named NZ Opera’s 2019 Dame Malvina Major Young Artist and debuted as Fiorello in that year’s season of The Barber of Seville. Winner of the 2018 Lexus Song Quest, Joel’s prize led to performances and study abroad, including engagements in San Diego, masterclasses in … Read more