Rebecca Ritchie is Opera Australia's Wigs and Wardrobe Manager. She has been with the company since she was 19, joining as a sewer on their celebrated production of Baz Luhrmann's La Boheme.

She leads a devoted team of artists who create the opulent costumes you see on stage in every Opera Australia production.

When I spoke with Rebecca, she and her team were preparing productions of Madama Butterfly, La Traviata and Il Trovatore. We explore the process of building these costumes and honouring the Designer's vision.

So many production elements contribute to the stage pictures we see across all platforms - theatre, dance, musical theatre and of course, the Operatic stage. The artistry of Rebecca and her team complete the aesthetic for the audience, transporting us to vivid 'other' worlds.

The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Whooshkaa, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).

www.stagespodcast.com.au