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Ravil Atlas

Director

Originally from San Francisco where he trained in acting and directing at American Conservatory Theatre, Ravil has more than 25 years of experience performing in opera, musical theatre, concert, and choral music in the US, UK, and Europe. Since arriving in Christchurch in 2009, Ravil has established a strong reputation as a stage director, conductor, and vocal expert. 

Gavin Hurley

Musical Director

Gavin graduated from the University of Sheffield and was awarded the William Empson Prize for his musical direction of ‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘Cabaret’. Following a decorated 20-year career in music education where he was nominated for the UK National Teaching Awards. he recently completed studies in Applied Psychology through the University of Auckland where areas of interest included anxiety in performers. 

Gavin currently directs The Plainsmen, the current NZBHA Chorus silver medallists and was the co-director of ‘Malestrom’, the 3-time National Young Singers in Harmony Chorus Champions.