Hayley Binnekamp is a recent graduate from Sydney Conservatorium, majoring in Classical Voice Performance. Her many interests include musical theatre, opera, piano, dancing and reading. She
has lived in the Middle East for most of her life and returned back to Australia when she was 15. Hayley is passionate about working with children and the performing arts. She previously taught
ballet at Seymour College, assisted with vocal coaching for school musicals, and was the vocal leader at Wesley College.

Aside from performances in countless musical productions, the highlights of her career so far have been performing solo with the Qatar Phillharmonic Orchestra, supporting Hugh Jackman in
his road tour, chorus member in the Nutcracker ballet and NIDA’S production of Orpheus in the Underworld. One of her strengths as a teacher is breaking down complex vocal and musical concepts into simple, practical steps. Whether it’s breath control, resonance, language diction, or performance technique, she can translate advanced ideas into language that children can truly understand and apply. This helps students progress in their vocal abilities and feel empowered rather than overwhelmed.

Hayley is dedicated to helping young singers find their voice, not just technically, but confidently and authentically. With a strong foundation in vocal pedagogy, she can guide students in building healthy techniques while making learning clear, supportive, and enjoyable.

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Ella’s love of performing, and passion for the Arts first ignited at the age of five when she joyfully took part in several Theatre Bugs Holiday programs; captivating the fun energy, sense of community, and the joy and creativity of performance.

Since then, she has continued to grow her skills and deepen her connection to the Arts throughout her schooling—studying Drama and complementing it with vocal and dance lessons to broaden her versatility as a performer.

Her involvement in the Arts continued as she appeared in Adelaide Fringe productions, gaining valuable experience working with creative teams and bringing characters to life. She also expanded into screen work, taking on supporting roles and extra positions on film and television sets, further fuelling her excitement for storytelling in all its forms.

Now nearing the completion of a Bachelor of Primary Inclusive Education, Ella is eager to share her passion with the next generation. She is committed to creating inclusive, uplifting environments where all children can build confidence, explore new skills and discover their own love for performing—just as she did.

They are passionate about improving disability accommodations within the South Australian arts sector, drawing from personal experience to advocate for structural change.

Currently studying Creative Writing and Sonic Arts at the University of Adelaide, Amelia brings both craft and care to every project, creating emotionally resonant work across disciplines while pushing for systemic equity in creative spaces.

Olivia spent four years working at the Royal Shakespeare Company whilst attending their Masterclass Workshops in directing, writing, acting and stage management and performing across the UK. Highlights include Singin’ in the Rain (NODA Award Winner for Excellence 2017), Supersnout: The Triple Bill (NODA Best Drama Award 2019), Lilies on the Land (2018), The Forgotten Army (2019) at the RSC’s Swan Theatre, and directing for Bear Pit Theatre Company (2018). Olivia’s recent Adelaide productions have been as director of the Australian premiere of Tiny Beautiful Things for the AUTG (2022), the adaptation of All About Eve (based on the film script) for St. Jude’s Players (2023), portraying Inspector Bertozzo in Accidental Death of an Anarchist (2023), Stirling Players, Harriet in The Actress (2024), Therry Theatre, and Selene in The Penelopiad (2025) The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. Most recently she has been appointed as the Secretary for the Theatre Association of South Australia (T.A.S.A).

She was recently honoured to be listed as a South Australian to Watch in 2025 by The Advertiser and as a young person making an impact by the Commissioner for Children and Young People, alongside her fellow theatre co-producer, for their work on establishing theatre company Funk Soul Productions. Their company aims to create theatre for young people by young people, and their productions have been met with rave reviews and sell-out sessions at Goodwood Theatre & Studios. Gracie has simultaneously produced and performed in their Adelaide Fringe Festival productions, including as Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2023) and as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing (2024). In their first musical staging, she rounded out the ensemble of the South Australian premiere production of Team StarKid’s The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals (2025).

Since performing as Summer in Westminster School’s School Of Rock (2021) while in school, she has since returned to work as a performing arts assistant at Westminster. This has greatly contributed to her love of teaching theatre to younger students. From working on both plays and musicals with middle to high school students, she has developed a range of acting styles and aptly covers production roles backstage as needed. Aside from her theatrical pursuits, Gracie is also studying a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Flinders University and thoroughly enjoys relaxing with a good cup of tea. She is thrilled to work in the industry she loves and be so involved with the thriving, aspiring arts community of Adelaide.

Noah has a passion for teaching students in a safe and encouraging environment that he hopes will foster the artistic excitement of both aspiring performers and anybody who just has fun being creative. He feels immense joy seeing young people explore their individuality and gain confidence within themselves.

He is acclimatised to youth theatre environments having performed with Pelican Productions numerous times, being cast as Davey in their 2024 production of ‘Newsies Jr.’, Kristoff in their 2023 production of ‘Frozen Jr.’, and traveling to Newcastle to compete in the 2023 Junior Theatre Festival where he played Evan Goldman in ‘13 Jr.’, Davey in ‘Newsies Jr.’, and Hiccup in ‘How To Train Your Dragon Jr.’, so he is very comfortable working with and supporting people of all ages. 

Tilka has been with theatre bugs for a total of 13 years as of 2025, beginning as a student in 2013, entering the Teacher Development Program in 2023, and becoming a teacher in 2024.

Tilka has always enjoyed theatre and performing as it has built lasting connections with the people around her and is a creative way to express herself. She has always been musically inclined, and the way musical theatre allows story telling through dance and song is a wonderful combination of things that bring her joy.
During her time at Theatre Bugs and Adelaide Theatre Academy, Tilka has starred as Warbucks in Annie Jr, Sebastian in The Little Mermaid Jr, Patrick Star in Spongebob the Musical: youth edition, and will be performing in the 2025 fringe show of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Mrs Bucket.

Tilka’s family is filled with teachers of all kinds, so getting to teach with Theatre Bugs and Adelaide Theatre Academy is not only a way to connect to her family, but it allows her to give back to the company that she grew up with and foster the joy of theatre in the next generation of students. Her goal in teaching at Theatre Bugs and Adelaide Theatre Academy is to encourage students who are passionate about theatre, and provide them with a safe and supportive class where they can build their skills.

Sammi has previously been an  Assistant Musical Director for Theatre Bug’s productions of Porridge (2019) at the Dunstan Playhouse, and Adelaide Theatre Academy’s critically acclaimed productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2023) and Wizard of Oz (2024). We are thrilled to have her return as Musical Director of our 2025 Fringe production. Being a teacher, musical director, business co-owner, band member, writer and musical theatre performer is a challenging juggling act, but only makes Sammi more excited for the next few years to come.  She has been cast in many Adelaide Theatre Academy’s shows such as Patrice in 13: The Musical, Nancy in Oliver!, and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins which is her favourite role to date. She also played Mary Sunshine in Pelican Production’s Chicago. She is looking forward to playing her dream role of Veronica in Heathers the Musical in September 2024.

At the Adelaide Fringe in 2024, Sammi and co-owner of new business AK Creative Jayden Ayling debuted their original work, Fountain Lakes: A Very Foxy Parody for which Sammi was Musical Director and played the role of Kath Day-Knight. Through AK creative, Sammi has also begun vocal coaching where she supports students explore their abilities and confidence as an artist.

Sammi is the third member of the local band TONIX, singing on their debut EP When We Are. TONIX has a strong passion for live gigs; some highlights include Space Jams in Inman Valley, Redfest and Big Night out at The Gov, Mt Gambier Fringe Festival, Scouted at The Lab, Lion Arts Factory, Hindley St Music Hall, and many a gig at Unibar in the latter half of 2024, they are touring the East coast and releasing singles from their upcoming album.

Jordan graduated from Adelaide College of the Arts, with an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting) in 2023. Since the age of 6, she has been involved in the performing arts whether it was dancing, singing or musical theatre. Jordan’s earliest experience in theatre was through combo classes at Theatre Bugs. Some of Jordans recent performance highlights include: playing Claire in RAAs Street Smart High in 2023 and 2024, the 2023 award winning Fringe show, BIMBO presented by Hannah Smith, Wendla in Spring Awakening directed by David Mealor and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins for her final year of school. Jordan has been teaching at Theatre Bugs for almost 2 years and is finding it incredibly rewarding. She enjoys sharing her tips and tricks with young performers and encourages students to embrace their creativity.

Sian has been passionate about the theatre industry from a very young age, starting at Theatre Bugs when she was seven. Since then, she’s loved being part of the performing arts and has participated in many Theatre Bugs productions over the years.

Her professional experience includes playing one of the children in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with TML Enterprises and being a soloist in the 2014 Catholic Schools Music Festival. Sian has also performed with Pelican Productions in shows like Bring It On and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and has been part of their awesome Music Theatre Camp every summer.

At school, she was a member of her college’s Senior Vocal Ensemble and got to perform at events like Generations in Jazz. Sian is also trained in a mix of dance styles, including Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary, and has studied at Unlimited Feet Dance Company, Accent on Dance, and Stepz Dance Academy.

Right now, Sian is studying Media at Flinders University