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2024 BFA Technical Theatre and Stage Management graduate Topaz Marlay-Cole
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Topaz Marlay-Cole

Topaz is first and foremost a lighting designer and technician, however, throughout her time at NIDA, she has also developed a love for stage management.

During her time at NIDA, Topaz has worked on a range of productions including Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (directed by Constantine Costi) as Head Electrician, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (directed by Darren Yap) as Lighting Designer.

In the industry, Topaz looks forward to working across a range of productions in varying roles immersing herself the vast experiences the industry has to offer.

NIDA Productions


Technical Manager
Mother, 2024

Lighting Designer
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 2024

Lighting Designer
Great Theatre of The World, 2023

Stage Manager
Splendour, 2023

Lighting Designer
Amadeus, 2023

Head Electrician
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 2023

Microphone Technician
Falsettos, 2022

Assistant Stage Manager
Machinal, 2022

Head Electrician

Leela, 2022

Head Electrician
How To Win A Plebiscite (And Tennis), 2022








Other Productions

Event Coordinator
In Chamber | Sydney Festival 2023

Assistant Event Coordinator
Encantado, Masterclass and Things Hidden Since The Foundation of The World | Sydney
Festival 2024

Lighting Designer
Atlantis | New Theatre 2024