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

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,

Director: Frederico Bellone. Electrifying, nostalgic and irresistibly romantic, Dirty Dancing, The Classic Story on Stage  brings the iconic film to life on stage with dynamic choreography and sweeping emotion. Jennifer Irwin’s costume designs honour the beloved 1960s setting while giving the production a fresh theatrical energy. Every garment is created for movement, partnering seamlessly with the choreography to heighten rhythm, heat and connection on stage, ensuring audien