Creative Team pages
John Wilkie, a Scottish director of opera and theatre, has worked internationally, with his productions being performed in the UK, Europe, and New Zealand. His work is informed by a background of training in both music and acting. John is dedicated to crafting focused, authentic storytelling intertwined with musical language, and he seeks to create … Read more
Paul Jackson ADPG is a multi-award-winning lighting and set designer working across Australia and internationally. Paul’s lighting design credits for opera include: Breaking the Waves (Opera Australia), Rusalka (The Opera Conference), La Traviata (Opera Australia, Opera Queensland / West Australian Opera / State Opera of South Australia); La Traviata on New Year’s Eve, Carmen National … Read more
Gabrielle Dalton is a costume designer working across opera and theatre. Gabrielle trained at the Middlesex Polytechnic London University gaining a Diploma in Dramatic Art. Recent credits include: Aida (Royal Danish Opera), It’s a Wonderful Life (English National Opera); Katya Kabanova, Fille de Regiment, Tristan and Isolde, Werther, Otello, Meet Me in St Louis, Don … Read more
Waikato Tainui / Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua – Aotearoa, Fusi, Safotulafai / Papa Sataua – Samoa Stacey Leilua is an actor and producer with over twenty years’ experience in Aotearoa’s performing arts sector. A long-time creative collaborator of director Anapela Polata’ivao, she has worked across theatre, film, and television – including starring in NBC’s Young Rock and acclaimed stage works Wild … Read more
Bradley Gledhill and Rachel Marlow are production designers and co-founders of design company Filament Eleven 11. They work collaboratively to create dynamic production designs (lighting/set/video) for live events and public experiences, putting design and technology at the centre of storytelling in unique and inventive ways. Filament Eleven 11 is drawn to boundary-pushing work led by … Read more
Brent Stewart is a leading New Zealand conductor, percussionist, and pianist, acclaimed for his versatility across orchestral, choral, and contemporary music. Known for his musical fluency and energy, he brings creativity and precision to everything from symphonic premieres to genre-defying collaborations. As Music Director of Orpheus Choir Wellington, Brent has led the ensemble through a … Read more
Brad is the Tumu Whakarae, General Director of New Zealand Opera. Brad grew up in Sydney before studying at Oxford University, the Royal College of Music, and the Royal Northern College of Music. In the decades since he has led orchestras including the London Philharmonic, the Philharmonia, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Brad has conducted … Read more
Andrew Gordon (BA Drama and Education, University of Auckland) has worked professionally in theatre for over 15 years as an actor, writer, director, and stage manager. He has collaborated with companies including New Zealand Opera, The Acting Collective, Piece of Work Productions, Howick Little Theatre, and Unitec. From 2015-2022, he was part of New Zealand … Read more