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Jade Kops

Jade Kops

Jade is an Aviation Safety Training Instructor with a love of Theatre, Cabaret, Musical Theatre, and music and is a committed advocate for the live performing arts industry in Sydney, Australia. From 2019 she held a coveted position on the voting panel for the prestigious Sydney Theatre Awards and has been part of voting collegiate for the Helpmann Awards, the Australian equivalent of the Tony Awards.  Prior to joining BroadwayWorld in 2014 Jade was a Special Guest Critic for GlamAdelaide, specialising in Cabaret.  




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First Show:

CATS in London

Favorite Show:

BIG FISH at Hayes Theatre Directed by Tyran Parke

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MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

REVIEW:The miracle of wonder as Scott Silven embraces THE LOST THINGS
REVIEW:The miracle of wonder as Scott Silven embraces THE LOST THINGS
June 14, 2025

In a serene forest setting, Silven guides us through a poignant memory of being lost in the woods at age 12—a defining moment that shaped his life. Each detail of that day carries enduring significance, reflecting on his experience as a child of separated parents.

Review: Bangarra Blooms with The Extraordinary Glow Of ILLUME
Review: Bangarra Blooms with The Extraordinary Glow Of ILLUME
June 9, 2025

Bangarra Dance Theatre proudly takes a bold step forward, performing at the prestigious Dame Joan Sutherland Theatre, a venue celebrated for its world-class opera and ballet. After two decades at the Drama Theatre, and in their 36th year, Bangarra presents ILLUME, a groundbreaking production and their first collaboration with First Nations visual artist Darrell Sibosado. Paired with Brendon Boney’s stunning music and soundscape, and enriched by powerful narratives, this work is a visual feast.

Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on MARY JANE
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on MARY JANE
June 2, 2025

Amy Herzog’s MARY JANE directed by Rachael Chant at The Old Fitz Theatre, is a semi-autobiographical drama that immerses viewers in the life of Mary Jane, a single mother caring for her chronically ill son, Alex, who suffers from nemaline myopathy. Set in a modest Brooklyn apartment and various medical settings, the play unfolds through naturalistic dialogue, capturing the relentless grind of caregiving.

REVIEW: Elegant Cabaret L’HÔTEL Enchants Sydney Audiences Again
REVIEW: Elegant Cabaret L’HÔTEL Enchants Sydney Audiences Again
May 31, 2025

Craig Ilott (co-creator and director) and Stuart Couzens’ (co-creator and designer) Parisian style classy cabaret L’Hôtel calls Sydney’s newest theatre space, Foundry Theatre, home for an encore season. 

REVIEW: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Is A Madcap Musical About Love And Obsession
REVIEW: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Is A Madcap Musical About Love And Obsession
May 16, 2025

The mental health risk of misguided love plays out in the crazy comedy of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. David Yazbek (music and lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane (book)  gave Pedro Almodovar’s 1988 film of the same name the musical theatre treatment in 2010 resulting in a madcap merging of Spanish inspired music and farcical comedy with an 1980’s aesthetic which is all right is director Alexander Berlage’s wheelhouse.

REVIEW: *UPDATED FOR ALTERNATE LEADS* The LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Is A Breathtaking Celebration of The 40th Anniversary Of The Famous Musical
REVIEW: *UPDATED FOR ALTERNATE LEADS* The LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Is A Breathtaking Celebration of The 40th Anniversary Of The Famous Musical
May 11, 2025

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Book & Music), Alain Boublil (Concept, Book & Original French Lyrics)  and Herbert Kretzmer (Lyrics) musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues.

REVIEW: Agatha Christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE is Classic and Comic Murder Mystery
REVIEW: Agatha Christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE is Classic and Comic Murder Mystery
May 11, 2025

Robyn Nevin (Director) brings another of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries to the Sydney stage with And Then There Were None. See here for more information!

Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on THE WRONG GODS by S.Shakthidharan at Belvoir St Theatre
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on THE WRONG GODS by S.Shakthidharan at Belvoir St Theatre
May 10, 2025

The Wrong Godsis set on the banks of a sacred river, near the outskirts of town in India. Nirmala (Nadie Kammallaweera) is the Mother to Isha  (Radhika Mudaliyar). They come to odds as surviving and thriving clash.

REVIEW: The LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Is A Breathtaking Celebration of The 40th Anniversary Of The Famous Musical *UPDATED FOR ALTERNATE LEADS*
REVIEW: The LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Is A Breathtaking Celebration of The 40th Anniversary Of The Famous Musical *UPDATED FOR ALTERNATE LEADS*
May 2, 2025

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Music) and Herbert Kretzmer musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues.

REVIEW: ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Is Told With A Female Awareness That Removes The Double Standards Imposed By A Patriarchal Society.
REVIEW: ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Is Told With A Female Awareness That Removes The Double Standards Imposed By A Patriarchal Society.
April 25, 2025

Presented as part of Herstory Arts Festival, Rebecca McNamee’s (Playwright & Director) ABIGAIL WILLIAMS is a response to Arthur Miller’s 1953 THE CRUCIBLE where the young woman is finally given the chance to tell her story.

Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY
April 13, 2025

Belvoir St Theatre presents BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY, a debut work by writer Dalara Williams, directed by Ian Michael.

Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on BLOOM
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on BLOOM
April 8, 2025

BLOOM fills your heart with joy. Director Dean Bryant brings BLOOM to the Syndey stage after a successful 2023 run with the Melbourne Théâtre Company. With exuberant music by Kate Weston and book and lyrics by Tom Gleisner of Working Dog fame, the productive Australian comedy team, known for The Castle, Frontline, The Dish and Utopia,  

REVIEW: THE PRODUCERS Is Brilliantly Funny Escapist Absurdity
REVIEW: THE PRODUCERS Is Brilliantly Funny Escapist Absurdity
April 6, 2025

The Producers, Mel Brooks (Book, Music & Lyrics) and Thomas Meehan (Book) musical theatre adaptation of Brooks’ 1967 movie of the same name is given the Hayes Theatre treatment by Julia Robertson (Director).

REVIEW: ANNIE Provides Sweet Nostalgia For Young And Old
REVIEW: ANNIE Provides Sweet Nostalgia For Young And Old
April 5, 2025

Acclaimed Australian musical theatre icon Anthony Warlow reprises his performance of Billionaire Oliver Warbucks alongside a new generation of talented young performers, and of course an adorable dog, as ANNIE returns to the Sydney stage.

Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on THE GLASS MENAGERIE
March 31, 2025

Director Liesel Badorrek brings Tennessee Williams’ career-defining debut work to the Ensemble stage with a bold, multifaceted production. With a fresh and inventive eye, she breathes exuberant life into this classic, eliciting richly layered performances full of subtlety and emotional depth from every cast member.

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Opera Australia
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Opera Australia
March 23, 2025

Bright, bold and brilliantly fun, Frank Loesser’s (Music and Lyrics), Jo Swerling (Book) and Abe Burrows’ (Book) Tony Award Winning GUYS AND DOLLS delights audiences for Opera Australia’s annual Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour “event theatre” offering.

REVIEW: Heartwarming And Harrowing in Turns, NO LOVE SONGS Is a Poignantly Personal Expression Of The Realities Of Life Not Often Shown On Stage
REVIEW: Heartwarming And Harrowing in Turns, NO LOVE SONGS Is a Poignantly Personal Expression Of The Realities Of Life Not Often Shown On Stage
March 13, 2025

NO LOVE SONGS, Kyle Falconer (songs), Laura Wilde (book) and Johnny McKnight’s (book) musical theatre treatment of Falconer’s solo album No Love Songs For Laura is presented with humour and honesty by Lucy Maunder and Keegan Joyce.






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