The Merry Widow

Director: Graeme Murphy AO.

Sparkling with wit, romance and old-world glamour, The Merry Widow enchants audiences in Opera Australia’s 2019 Sydney Opera House season. Jennifer Irwin’s costume designs capture the elegance of Belle Époque Paris — from opulent ballroom gowns and refined tailoring to playful splashes of colour and flirtation.

Each costume is crafted to move with the sweeping waltzes and ensemble choreography, while revealing character, status and emotion with subtle detail. Her designs bring warmth, sophistication and theatrical beauty to this beloved operetta, enriching its humour and heart with a visually lavish world on stage.