Guys & Dolls

Director: Shaun Rennie.

Set against the glittering backdrop of Sydney Harbour, Guys & Dolls bursts to life in Opera Australia’s spectacular HOSH 2025 production. Jennifer Irwin’s costume design celebrates the musical’s larger-than-life world; from sharp-suited gamblers and vivid New York street life to the glamour and playfulness of Hot Box showgirls.

Her designs balance period authenticity with bold theatrical flair, ensuring every character is instantly readable, dynamic, and alive in this open-air scale. Built for movement, colour and personality, the costumes amplify the romance, humour and irresistible swing of this classic musical, transforming the harbour stage into a vibrant 1950s Manhattan under the stars.