Career Timeline

The Pavilion, Buxton International Festival

Director

Composer: Carmel Smickersgill

A contemporary opera with libretto by Josh Overton, exploring themes of fate and inevitability in modern society.

2025

Tears are not meant to stay inside

The Pavilion, Buxton International Festival

Director

Composer: Thanda Gumede

An emotionally powerful contemporary opera with libretto by Zodwa Nyoni, exploring the importance of emotional expression and vulnerability.

2021

Cantiamo: Mzansi Opera Celebration

Mandela Theatre, Joburg Theatre

Director and Producer

A celebration of South African opera talent and repertoire, featuring leading soloists and the Vivacious Voices chorus.

2021

Opera Extravaganza

Market Theatre, Johannesburg

Director

An evening of opera highlights and favorites presented by Johannesburg Opera, featuring soloists and the TUT Opera School students chorus.

2020

Cantiamo: Mzansi Opera Celebration

Mandela Theatre, Joburg Theatre

Director and Producer

A celebration of South African opera talent and repertoire, featuring leading soloists and the Vivacious Voices chorus.

2017

La Bohème

The Mandela, Joburg Theatre

Director

Composer: Puccini

A contemporary reimagining of Puccini's beloved masterpiece, set against a striking red ladder stage design that symbolizes the precarious nature of artistic life in Paris. Presented by Gauteng Opera.

2017

Rita

Tin Town Theatre, Johannesburg

Director, Conductor, Set Designer

Composer: Donizetti

Donizetti's comic one-act opera about a spirited innkeeper and her romantic entanglements.

2017

Don Pasquale

Tin Town Theatre, Johannesburg

Director, Conductor, Set Designer

Composer: Donizetti

Donizetti's comic masterpiece about an elderly bachelor who learns a lesson about love and marriage.

2017

Cape Town Opera House

Director

Composer: Angelique Mouyis

An opera based on the story of a young girl who was shipwrecked on the Eastern Cape coast of South Africa, with libretto by Mkhululi Mabija. Performed by Cape Town Opera House Soloists and UCT Opera School singers.

2015

Blood of Mine

Cape Town Opera House

Director

Composer: Sibusiso Njeza

A contemporary opera exploring family and heritage, with libretto by Janice Honeyman. Performed by Cape Town Opera House Soloists and UCT Opera School singers.

2015

Gauteng Opera's Double Bill

TBD

Director

An evening of two one-act operas.

2015

Words of a broken string

TBD

Director

Composer: Contemporary

A contemporary opera exploring themes of communication and loss.

2015

La Traviata

Linder Auditorium

Director

Composer: Verdi

Verdi's tragic tale of love and sacrifice, presented in concert format by Gauteng Opera.

2014

Così fan tutte

State Theatre Opera

Director

Composer: Mozart

Mozart's comedy about love and fidelity, presented by Gauteng Opera.

2014

One Voice: an African celebration

TBD

Director

A celebration of African musical heritage.

2013

SA 10 Sopranos

TBD

Director

A showcase of South Africa's finest soprano voices.

2013

Verdi Gala

TBD

Director

Composer: Verdi

An evening celebrating the music of Giuseppe Verdi.

2013

Hymn of Praise

Durban Playhouse

Director, Set Designer, Costume Designer

Composer: Mendelssohn

Mendelssohn's Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise), a symphonic cantata.

2012

Zauberflöte

OSCA Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Director, Costume Designer, Set Designer, Lighting Designer

Composer: Mozart

Mozart's magical fairy tale opera, performed by students of the UKZN Opera School OSCA.

2012

One Voice: an African celebration

TBD

Director

A celebration of African musical heritage.

2011

Amahl and the night visitors

Brooklyn Theatre

Director

Composer: Menotti

Menotti's beloved Christmas opera, presented by The Black Tie Ensemble.

2011

Gianni Schicchi

OSCA Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Director, Costume Designer, Set Designer, Lighting Designer

Composer: Puccini

Puccini's comic one-act opera, performed by students of the UKZN Opera School OSCA.

2011

Gianni schicchi

Drama Theatre, State Theatre

Director

Composer: Puccini

Puccini's comic one-act opera, presented by The Black Tie Ensemble.

2011

Zauberflöte

The Breytenbach Theatre, Pretoria

Director, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer

Composer: Mozart

Mozart's magical fairy tale opera, performed by students of the TUT Opera School.

2011

Cavalleria Rusticana

Drama Theatre, State Theatre

Director

Composer: Mascagni

Mascagni's passionate verismo opera, presented by The Black Tie Ensemble.

2011

Lucia di Lammermoor

Brooklyn Theatre

Director

Composer: Donizetti

Donizetti's tragic masterpiece, presented by The Black Tie Ensemble.

2011

College of Music

Director

Composer: Bongani Ndodana-Breen

An opera about South African struggle hero Chris Hani, composed by Bongani Ndodana-Breen.

2010

Tronkvoel

College of Music

Director

Composer: Martin Watt

A contemporary South African opera composed by Martin Watt.

2009

Così fan tutte

The Breytenbach Theatre, Pretoria, South Africa

Director

Composer: Mozart

Mozart's comedy about love and fidelity.

2009

Imbumba Yamanyama Ka Ntsikana

TBD

Conductor

A South African choral work.

2008

Rigoletto

Joseph Stone Theatre, Athlone, Cape Town

Director

Composer: Verdi

A powerful interpretation of Verdi's tragic masterpiece exploring themes of power, corruption, and paternal love.

2008

Don Giovanni

Baxter Theatre, Cape Town

Director

Composer: Mozart

Mozart's dramatic tale of the legendary seducer.

2008

La Bohème

The Breytenbach Theatre, Pretoria

Director, Costume Designer, Set Designer, Lighting Designer

Composer: Puccini

Puccini's beloved tale of love and loss in Paris. Performed by TUT Opera School students.

2008

Aida

TBD

Assistant Director

Composer: Verdi

Verdi's grand opera set in ancient Egypt.

2007

Carmen

The Breytenbach Theatre, Pretoria

Director, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer

Composer: Bizet

Bizet's passionate tale of love and jealousy. Performed by TUT Opera School students with guest principal Goitsemang Lehobye.

2007

Porgy and Bess

TBD

Director

Composer: Gershwin

Gershwin's American opera masterpiece.

2006

Starbrite

TBD

Director

Composer: Contemporary

A contemporary opera.

2006

La Bohème

TBD

Assistant Director

Composer: Puccini

Puccini's beloved tale of love and loss in Paris.

2006

Porgy and Bess

TBD

Assistant Director

Composer: Gershwin

Gershwin's American opera masterpiece.

2005

Gianni Schicchi

Joseph Stone Theatre, Athlone

Director

Composer: Puccini

Puccini's comic one-act opera. Performed by Cape Town Opera.

2001

Dido and Aeneas

University of Stellenbosch

Director, Costume Designer, Set Designer, Lighting Designer

Composer: Purcell

Purcell's baroque masterpiece. Performed by members of the Singing department of the University of Stellenbosch.

2001

TBD

Assistant Director

The American musical adaptation of Bizet's Carmen.

2000

Marriage of Figaro

TBD

Assistant Director

Composer: Mozart

Mozart's comic masterpiece.

1999

Aida

TBD

Assistant Director

Composer: Verdi

Verdi's grand opera set in ancient Egypt.

1999

Elisir D'amore

TBD

Assistant Director

Composer: Donizetti

Donizetti's beloved romantic comedy.

1996

Bastien und Bastienne

TBD

Assistant Director

Composer: Mozart

Mozart's early one-act opera.