West Side Story

Director: Francesca Zambello.

West Side Story explodes with raw emotion and cinematic scale in Opera Australia’s HOSH production directed by Francesca Zambello. Jennifer Irwin’s costume design anchors the timeless story in its gritty, urban world while infusing it with striking colour, texture and movement suited to the grandeur of the harbour stage.

Her designs sharpen the visual language, supporting identity, rivalry and belonging, while allowing the choreography to pulse with freedom and athleticism. From the tenderness of Tony and Maria to the charged energy of the street ensembles, the costumes heighten character and drama.