In 2004, following on from the success of the first New York Musical Theatre Festival, Kris returned to Australia to direct the classic musical Guys and Dolls.

It seemed a very unique opportunity: at Australia’s very north is the tropical city of Darwin, and their Entertainment Centre, State Theatre Company, Chorale and Orchestra had decided to produce a large, classic musical. They brought Kris across from NYC and a designer from the UK, and created a show that was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.