Meet the cast of Rusalka

15th June, 2026

Introducing the cast of Dvořák’s breathtaking opera, Rusalka. This haunting opera stars Australian soprano Eleanor Lyons as Rusalka, powerful tenor Rosario La Spina as The Prince and Eva Kong as The Duchess. Warwick Fyfe reprises his role of Vodnik the Water King alongside Ashlyn Tymms as the eccentric Ježibaba.

Rusalka: Eleanor Lyons

Australian soprano Eleanor Lyons is renowned for her versatility, deep musicality and distinctive interpretations across opera…

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The Prince: Rosario La Spina

Australian tenor Rosario La Spina is widely recognised for his powerful voice and affinity with the great Italian spinto and verismo repertoire…

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The Duchess: Eva Kong

Australian/Korean soprano Eva Kong has appeared in leading roles throughout Australia. Eva made her debut as Violetta (La traviata) in Seoul…

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Vodník the Water King: Warwick Fyfe

Helpmann Award-winning Australian baritone Warwick Fyfe is widely acclaimed for his powerful stage presence and vocal versatility across a diverse repertoire…

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Ježibaba: Ashlyn Tymms

Mezzo-soprano Ashlyn Tymms has established herself as one of Australia’s most exciting young artists, recently winning the top prize at the 2025 Opera Awards…

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First Wood Sprite: Maia Andrews

Maia Andrews is an award-winning soprano hailing from Sydney. She recently starred as Mimì in Puccini’s La Bohème as part of Opera Australia’s 2024 National Tour…

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Second Wood Sprite: Eleanor Greenwood

Versatile Australian soprano Eleanor Greenwood has performed across Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe, and China. In 2024, she made her debut as Floria Tosca in Germany…

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Third Wood: Sprite Shikara Ringdahl

Chinese-Australian mezzo-soprano Shikara Ringdahl was a Young Artist with Opera Queensland (OQ) and has appeared in Do We Need Another Hero?, Dido and Aeneas and more…

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The Gamekeeper: Shaun Brown

A former OQ Young Artist, Shaun Brown’s engagements with Opera Queensland span more than three decades, most recently starring in La Cenerentola (Cinderella)…

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The Hunter: Carlos Bárcenas

Born in Colombia, Carlos Bárcenas’ opera career blossomed in Melbourne but has featured in an array of Opera Queensland productions (Lucia di Lammermoor, The Sopranos) …

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The Kitchen-hand: Aylish Ryan

Mezzo-soprano and 2026 Melba Opera Trust Artist, Aylish Ryan, has completed a Bachelor of Music, performing in OQ’s Festival of Outback Opera 2026…

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Performance

Rusalka

Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC 25 June - 4 July 2026

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