Claire is an Australian actress, singer and recording artist, best known for her portrayal of Christine Daaé in the world tour of The Phantom of the Opera. She also joined Opera Australia’s reimagined version of the original production at Arts Centre Melbourne, temporarily filling in for the role of Christine.

As a principal artist with Opera Australia, Claire has performed roles at the Sydney Opera House and State Theatre, Melbourne, including Hope Harcourt (Anything Goes), Barbarina (The Marriage of Figaro) and Ida (Die Fledermaus).  Other starring roles include Miss Dorothy Brown in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Claire in Jerry’s Girls (all with The Production Company) and Josephine in H.M.S Pinafore (Melbourne Opera Company). Australian national tours include My Fair Lady (Opera Australia) and Love Never Dies (Really Useful Group) and also the role of Musetta in Puccini’s La Boheme for the City of Stonnington’s Opera in the Park, directed by Cameron Menzies.

Claire has also toured with American superstar Josh Groban as guest artist for his World Tour “Stages” and has sung the National Anthem at many events including the State of Origin at the MCG. She is also a Green Room Award and Helpmann Award nominee and holds a Bachelor of Music Performance from the VCA.

She has been performing her show The Music of Broadway around Australia to sellout houses.

Claire also played the role of Cinderella in Western Australian Opera’s production of Into the Woods. In 2026, Claire will play Eliza Doolittle in the Opera Australia production of My Fair Lady.

"Claire Lyon absolutely nails the most challenging songs ever written for the stage."What’s On - Dubai