Behind the Scenes 


I count myself very lucky to be commissioned to spend time in rehearsal rooms and theatres, photographing musicians and other performers to document the often unseen hard work that leads up to the magic of performance night.

Soprano Cheryl Barker in her dressing room, Sydney Opera House

Angeline Drinan, head of scenic art, Opera Australia

Set construction, la Bohème, Opera Australia

Richard Roxburgh (centre) in rehearsal with Belvoir St Theatre

Set painting, la Bohème, Opera Australia

Set construction, la Bohème, Opera Australia

Backstage in the Sydney Opera House

Dancer Kathy Cogill in rehearsal with Force Majeure

Amelia Farrugia, Stuart Haycock and Janet Todd rehearse for Pinchgut Opera

Filip Rathé rehearses the Spectra Ensemble

Opera Australia’s Aida from the wings, Sydney Opera House

A member of the Spectra Ensemble

Vladimir Ashkenazy rehearses the Sydney Symphony

Nigel Kennedy, violinist

Australian Youth Orchestra in the recording studio