 Continuing her collaborative relationship with Neil Armfield, Champion took on the role of Associate Director of Opera Australia's 2013 production (and 2016 remount) of Wagner's "Ring Cycle", directed by Armfield.In 2016 she directed "Swallow", written by Stef Smith - the inaugural production of National Theatre of Parramatta.Kate also directed - THAT EYE THE SKY (2018), adapted from the novel by Tim Winton for State Theatre Company of South Australia and the world premiere of the musical EVIE MAY for Hayes Theatre.