The event was part of a cultural festival organised by Cardiff council, the St David's Day Committee, the Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) and the Welsh National Opera, running until 2 March.

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It has been nominated again this year and is up against Billy Elliot the Musical, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked for the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award - the only Olivier voted for by the public.

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The opera mask on the cap is made of 2, 000 gemstones in a micro-pave pattern, including black sapphires, diamonds and rubies.

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In her role in Australia, Ms Isherwood has overseen running 2, 500 performances at the Sydney Opera House, which operates from five venues.

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