Caroline O'Connor is considered to be one of the foremost interpreters of musical theatre in the world. Projects have taken her from Sydney to Paris to London and the bright lights of Broadway in a vast array of leading roles, that are coveted by musical theatre performers at their peak.

At 17 she won a scholarship to the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London. The discipline and routine of such classes instilled in her a fierce work ethic that allows her characterisations to be delivered with boundless energy, masterful timing, consummate skill and infinite joy.

Her range is impressive as seen by the varied and insightful performances she has given in an extensive career - Velma Kelly, Mrs Lovett, Fanny Brice, Mabel Normand and Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch, just to name a few.

She's interpreted the works of Sondheim, Bernstein, Jerry Herman, Kander & Ebb, Jule Styne and Aherns & Flattery - indicating a versatility that demands an appreciation of style and technical dexterity.

The mediums of theatre and film have also been embraced - in projects like Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge and the Cole Porter bio-pic De-Lovely ..... she has also had two plays written just for her - BOMBSHELLS by Joanna Murray-Smith and SCARLETT O'HARA AT THE CRIMSON PARROT by David Williamson.

The New Year brings many more exciting projects for Caroline O'Connor. STAGES was thrilled to spend some time with her, touching on these - and a career that continues to rewards her with great stories, mesmerising performances and a loyal audience.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the one, the only - Caroline O'Connor.