Bruce Edwards - Director
Bruce Edwards, once a miner working beneath the earth's surface, has ascended as the innovative and prominent founder of the Underground Opera Company, Australia's most rapidly expanding and distinct opera enterprise.
Stars of the Show
Meet the talented cast of the Underground Opera Company, featuring a diverse ensemble of acclaimed vocalists and performers. Each actor brings a unique flair to our avant-garde productions. Read their bios and join us for a show!
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Mark Connors - Pianist
Mark Connors is a graduate of Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU), having studied classical piano under the tutelage of Oleg Stepanov.
Louise Dorsman - Opera / Broadway
As graduate of The University of Melbourne’s music program, Louise Dorsman was the recipient of the HA Owen Award and she later attended the Victorian College of the Arts as a member of the Opera Program.
Bryleigh Parsons-Pope - Broadway
Bryleigh Parsons-Pope stands as a striking embodiment of multi-talented artistry, seamlessly blending her passion for singing, acting, and musical performances with her academic pursuits.
Nathan Kneen - Opera / Broadway
From the age of eight, Nathan Kneen discovered his love for the melodious world of music, embarking on a journey that transformed him from a young soprano to an exceptionally gifted tenor, blessed with a wide-ranging vocal capability.
Ben Peters - Broadway
Ben Peters, an exceptionally talented vocalist and distinguished stage performer, has demonstrated his adaptability and prowess in the performing arts world, having completed his Bachelor of Musical Theatre with flying colors at the prestigious Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre.
Ji Zhang - Opera
Ji Zhang is a Brisbane-based tenor, originally from Ningbo, China. He is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in 2021, where he obtained a Bachelor of Music in Performance under the tutelage of Dr Margaret Schindler.
Kathryn Bradbury - Opera
Kathryn Bradbury-King is a multi-award-winning artist both on the operatic and musical theatre stage. Kathryn graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Education (Music / Drama), completed a Postgraduate Diploma of Opera at the Victorian College of the Arts and subsequently, completed her Master of Music studies at
Lionel Theunissen - Opera / Broadway
Lionel Theunissen was born in Brisbane, Australia. He commenced vocal studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 1991, studying with the renowned Australian tenor, Donald Smith OBE, and continued his studies with Joseph Ward OBE, completing a Bachelor of Music (Voice) degree in 1995. His Conservatorium awards include the