Teatro at the Italian Forum is a vibrant cultural hub that brings the magic of live performance to the heart of our community. Our state-of-the-art theatre space hosts an exciting program of professional productions, community theatre, and educational workshops throughout the year.
The launch of Teatro At the Italian Forum, a bold new performance venue in Sydney’s Inner West, is joint spearheaded by internationally acclaimed theatre artist Andrew Bevis, whose multi-decade career across the West End, Australia, and major global events has placed him among the most respected creatives in contemporary theatre.
Andrew Bevis is an accomplished actor, director, and musical director whose work spans genres, continents, and stages of every scale. His leading performances in the West End and the UK include Les Misérables (Palace Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (Piccadilly Theatre), Jerry Springer: The Opera (National Theatre/Cambridge Theatre) in the role of Tremont – Chick with a Dick, Little Women, Tobias in Sweeney Todd (Sadler’s Wells – Opera North), The Hypochondriac (Bath Theatre Royal), Diamond (King’s Head Theatre), Cable in South Pacific (BBC Radio 4), and roles in These People and Terminus (R.A.D.A.).
His extensiveAustralian stage work includes standout performances as Brad in The Rocky Horror Show, Henrik in A Little Night Music, Barnaby Tucker in Hello, Dolly! starring Jill Perryman, Spring Awakening, Favourite Names for Boys, and Follies. He also starred in the title role of Martin Guerre at the Watermill Theatre in the UK — the originating home of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, in which he appeared and served as Musical Director on its Australian tour.
Andrew also lent his voice to the title character in Disney’s feature-length animation The Cat Returns (Studio Ghibli), working alongside Anne Hathaway, Kristen Bell, and Tim Curry.
Beyond his performance career, Andrew has made significant international contributions as a Musical Director and music creative. His credits include:
His expertise has also shaped large-scale global events, having worked on the creative teams for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, 2015 Pacific Games (PNG), Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
As a director, Andrew helmed the Australian revival of Aspects of Love and served as Resident Director on the recent blockbuster 50th Anniversary Australian tour of The Rocky Horror Show starring Jason Donovan.
A passionate educator and mentor, Andrew is co-founder of THEatreBRIDGE with Nathan M. Wright — a program developed for elite full-time graduates and early-career performers. It connects emerging artists with Australia’s top theatre professionals, reframing skillsets and mindsets for long-term success. Teatro at the Italian Forum now becomes the home for this mission — uniting top-tier professional theatre with exceptional training and performance opportunities.
A Visionary in Choreography and Creative Direction
Nathan M. Wright is an internationally celebrated choreographer, creative director, and producer whose illustrious career spans theatre, film, television, and world-class events. With an exceptional portfolio of work, Nathan is known for his ability to create visually compelling stories through movement, captivating audiences around the globe.
Nathan’s impact on theatre is unparalleled, with credits that span some of the most iconic productions worldwide. His work on The Rocky Horror Show has defined the show’s legacy for over a decade, with the UK Tour running from 2013 to 2023, as well as the 50th Anniversary Production in London’s West End, Paris and global stagings in Australia and South Africa.
In the UK, Nathan’s choreographed productions such as Crazy for You (Watermill Theatre and UK Tour), High Society (The Old Vic, nominated for WhatsOnStage and Broadway World Awards), and Xanadu (Southwark Playhouse, multiple Broadway World nominations). His other UK credits include Fing’s Ain’t Wot They Used T’Be (Stratford East), The Tailor-Made Man (Arts Theatre, Broadway World nomination), and Sweet Smell of Success (Arcola Theatre, WhatsOnStage nomination).
Nathan has also contributed to workshops and premieres, including Sugar, Sugar (Cochrane Entertainment), San Xing Dui – The Musical (Beijing One World), and Aspects of Love (Hayes Theatre).
In Australia, Nathan has choreographed include Xanadu Director/Choreographer (Hayes Theatre), Guys and Dolls (TPC), Avenue Q (Arts Asia Pacific, Helpmann and Green Room nominations), Gutenberg! The Musical (Neil Gooding Productions, Helpmann nomination), and Breast Wishes (Bien Etre Productions). Not Quite Out of the Woods and Pennies from Kevin (Sydney Theatre Company), The 50th Anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show (Crossroads and Trafalgar Entertainment), and other productions for Theatre Bridge.
Nathan’s creative vision has brought to life major live events, including the Luna Park Dream Circus (Artists in Motion) and DGDA Immersive Launch in Saudi Arabia (The OpenLab). He was Director of Parade and Protocol for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Birmingham and choreographed the Dubai World Expo 2021 (Artists in Motion).
He has directed choreography for ceremonies on a global scale, including the 48th National Day Celebrations in Abu Dhabi, the 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony (Jack Morton Worldwide), the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku (Artistic Director), Azerbaijan (Betty Productions), and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi – Opening Ceremony (Five Currents).
Nathan’s expertise in mass choreography has led to unforgettable spectacles such as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the 2015 Pacific Games Opening Ceremony (Makoda Productions), and Oman’s National Day celebrations. He directed the finale segment for the 2010 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Vancouver (David Atkins Enterprises) and contributed to the 2010 Commonwealth Games Delhi Handover Ceremony.
Nathan has made significant contributions to film and television, collaborating with Baz Luhrmann on Elvis and The Great Gatsby (Associate Choreographer) and performing as the “Wicked Faced Boy” in Moulin Rouge. He was also a motion capture artist on the Oscar-winning Happy Feet and a Dance Casting Associate for Better Man (Michael Gracey).
His television credits include BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, So You Think You Can Dance Australia, and ITV’s Breathless. He has also choreographed for the Helpmann Awards and the Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festivals.
Nathan’s work has been recognised with nominations for Broadway World, WhatsOnStage, Helpmann, and Green Room Awards for Best Choreography. Notable nominations include Xanadu (Broadway World, 2016), High Society (WhatsOnStage and Broadway World, 2015), and Avenue Q (Helpmann and Green Room, 2010).
With an unmatched portfolio of work across disciplines and continents, Nathan M. Wright continues to redefine excellence in choreography and creative direction. His contributions to the performing arts have left an indelible mark on the industry, and his visionary approach inspires both audiences and the next generation of artists.
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Teatro at the Italian Forum is a vibrant cultural hub bringing the magic of live performance to our community.
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