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Title: Jane and Kel Go To Hell Presented By: Javeenbah Theatre Company Genre: Comedy / Dark Comedy / One-Act Play Reading Synopsis: Jane and Kel are housemates and best friends with bad jobs and questionable judgement. When Jane loses her job, she needs a new housemate to help cover rent. After interviewing several candidates, Roy seems like the perfect fit—except he is secretly a demon. Roy drags Jane into Hell, forcing both characters into a surreal and comedic journey through chaos, consequence, and friendship tested beyond the mortal world. Audition Self-Tape Due: Video Submissions due May 23rd, 2026 Audition Requirements: Please submit a recording of you reading a monologue of your choice. This show is a dark comedy, so please choose something that might fit this theme. Monologue must be no longer than a minute. Please submit via email to mikmurph@gmail.com Audition Registration: Submission via email Audition Pack: Jane and Kel Go To Hell Audition Pack Performance Dates: June 20th - 21st, 2026 Performance Times: Saturday - 7PM Sunday - 2PM Performance Location: Javeenbah Theatre, Stevens St, Nerang QLD 4211 Rehearsal Dates: Decided amongst cast availability. Rehearsal Location: Javeenbah Theatre, Stevens St, Nerang QLD 4211 Warnings: Themes of Hell / afterlife Mature humour and language Dark comedic content Performer Age: 18+ Creative Team: Directed by Mikaela Murphy Production Website: Javeenbah Theatre Company Other Information: This is a rehearsed play reading, not a full staged production The script focuses on character-driven comedy in a surreal, supernatural setting Available Roles/Character Breakdown: JANE (Lead) (Female, playing age between 20-35) A burnt-out journalist struggling with depression, purpose, and modern adulthood. Intelligent and deeply cynical, Jane feels trapped between wanting meaningful work and surviving in a shallow, contentdriven world. KEL (Lead) (Female, playing age between 20-35) Jane’s chaotic, loud, fiercely loyal best friend. Kel masks her own fears about failure and adulthood with humour, recklessness, and pop culture obsession, but deeply cares about protecting Jane. KIM (Supporting) (Female, any age 18+) Kel’s quiet, intelligent university classmate. Awkward but kind-hearted, Kim becomes an unexpected source of stability and practical thinking as the supernatural events escalate. Kim also doubles as the characters SKYE, TINA, and LYLE*. ROY (Supporting) (Male, any age 18+) The seemingly perfect new housemate; polite, thoughtful, and unsettlingly nice. As the play progresses, Roy’s behaviour becomes increasingly uncanny, revealing something far darker beneath his calm exterior. Roy also doubles as the characters WAITER, TILLY, and LYLE*. TROY (Supporting) (Male, any age 18+) Kel’s immature but oddly sincere ex-boyfriend. A wannabe rapper with zero self-awareness, Troy provides much of the play’s comic relief while occasionally stumbling into genuine emotional insight. Troy also doubles as the characters DEVIN, TRAIN GUY, and LYLE* . *LYLE is the karaoke host at Fat Louie’s. Lyle acts as a recurring comic presence throughout the play. Different actors play “Lyle” throughout the show.

Title: The Play Forge 2026 Presented By: Phoenix Arts Academy Genre: One-Act Play / Youth Theatre Intensive / Drama Workshop Performance Synopsis: The Play Forge is a 5-day intensive theatre program for high school students, culminating in a performance of a one-act play. Participants experience the full play-building process from rehearsal to performance, developing skills in acting, stagecraft, character development, movement, voice, and production roles. The program also includes opportunities for students to work in technical and backstage areas, supporting a final staged performance at the end of the week. Audition Date: Monday June 29th, 2026 (auditions held on Day 1 of the program for succesful applicants) Audition Time: From 9:00AM (within workshop schedule) Audition Location and Address: Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Show Grounds, James St, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Audition Requirements: Auditions conducted in-person on the first day of the program Students will be given scripts and role details the week prior Participants may be cast in acting or technical/production roles Expression of interest required prior to acceptance Audition Registration: Expressions of interest open - May 15th, 2026 Close - June 12th, 2026 Formal registration and payment deadline - June 21st, 2026 Audition Pack: The Play Forge Audition Pack Performance Dates: Friday July 3rd, 2026 Performance Times: 7PM Performance Location: Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Show Grounds, James St, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Rehearsal Dates: June 29th - July 3rd, 2026 (5-day intensive program) Rehearsal Times: 9AM - 3PM daily (final day includes technical rehearsal and evening performance) Rehearsal Location: Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Show Grounds, James St, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Warnings: Intensive schedule over 5 consecutive days Final day includes full technical rehearsal and live performance Participation fee required ($200) Students must bring their own food each day Performer Age: Years 7–12 (high school students only; older students may be given preference) Creative Team: Director - Julianne Clinch Producer - Kym Brown Production Website: Phoenix Ensemble Other Information: Participants may take on both on-stage and technical roles Includes training in stagecraft, movement, voice, script work, and production skills Includes project t-shirt, scripts, and some costume/prop items Each participant receives one complimentary ticket to the final performance Limited places available; selection based on expression of interest Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Not specified in advance — roles are assigned during the first day of the program after auditions.

Title: The Pink Hammer Presented By: Ipswich Little Theatre Genre: Comedy / Drama Synopsis: Four very different women answer a flyer for “The Pink Hammer Workshop” — a ladies-only woodwork class. Expecting empowerment and sisterhood from tutor Maggie Taylor, they instead find Maggie missing in action. Maggie’s husband Woody is less than thrilled about a group of women invading his workshop, but he has little choice. As personalities clash and secrets emerge, the workshop becomes a journey of humour, healing, and unexpected connection. Audition Date: Monday June 8th, 2026 Audition Time: 7:30PM Audition Location and Address: Jean Pratt Building, Ipswich Little Theatre, 15 Burley Griffin Dr, Ipswich QLD 4305 Audition Requirements: Complete audition registration form Scripts and audition sides available from the director Applicants may outline previous acting experience Rehearsal availability required as part of registration Audition Registration: The Pink Hammer Audition Form Audition Pack: Scripts and/or audition sides available by contacting: Jim Orr Email: jimmyorr2654@gmail.com Mobile: 0402 377 258 Performance Dates: September 18th - October 3rd, 2026 Performance Location: Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator Theatre, 10A Milford Street, Ipswich QLD 4305 Rehearsal Dates: To be confirmed based on cast availability. Rehearsal Times: Generally evenings during the week, with possible weekend rehearsals depending on cast availability. Rehearsal Location: Ipswich Little Theatre, 15 Burley Griffin Dr, Ipswich QLD 4305 Warnings: Themes of emotional trauma, separation, feminism, mortality, and adult relationships. Performer Age: Adult performers. Character age ranges approximately 30s–60s. Creative Team: Director - Jim Orr Assistant Director - Chris Austin-Greenhill Playwright - Michele Amas Production Website: Ipswich Little Theatre Other Information: Applicants do not need to be current financial members of ILT at the time of registration. Opportunities available to assist backstage or front of house if not cast. Optional sign-up available for the ILT monthly newsletter. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Annabel – Late 40s–50s. Counsellor in private practice and former feminist activist. Runs a Dickens book club. Wants to build a Victorian-style display cabinet for her Dickens collection. Louise – 50s. Nurse caring for her parents. Carries emotional trauma and is easily startled. Wants to build a small house someday. Helen – Late 50s–60s. Horse lover with two adult sons from different relationships. Independent and practical. Wants to build a coffin. Siobhan – 30s. Irish veterinary clinic worker secretly in love with a married vet. Wants to build a luxury dog kennel. Woody – 30s. Recently redundant carpenter separated from his wife Maggie. Gruff, practical, and out of his depth with the workshop participants. Wants to build a way to get the women out of his workshop.

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< Back CHILDREN'S THEATRE: Bébé ARTISTE - Backbone Theatre 22 May 2026 Season: May 23rd, 2026 Title: Bébé ARTISTE Presented By: Backbone Youth Arts Genre: Physical theatre / Interactive performance / Early years theatre Synopsis: Bébé ARTISTE is a gentle, interactive theatre experience designed for babies and toddlers (0–3 years) and their grown-ups. A playful artist attempts to create a masterpiece from nothing, using clowning, mime, and physical theatre. Children are invited to participate by responding, moving, and contributing ideas, becoming part of the artwork as it is created in real time. The performance celebrates creativity, curiosity, and early sensory engagement with live theatre. Performance Dates: Saturday May 23rd, 2026 Performance Times: 9:30AM - 2–3 years 11AM - 1–2 years 2PM - 0–1 years Performance Location and Address: Backbone Youth Arts, Seven Hills Hub,28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Ticket Costs: From approximately $10–$20 per ticket (adult + child options available) Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Bébé ARTISTE Warnings: Designed specifically for very young audiences (0–3 years). Relaxed environment; babies may respond freely during the performance. Recommended Age: 0–3 years (with accompanying adult) Duration: Approximately 45 minutes Creative Team: Presented by Backbone Theatre for Babies in collaboration with Brymore Productions Production Website: Backbone Youth Arts - Bébé ARTISTE Other information: The performance is part of Backbone’s “Tiny Stages” early years program, which focuses on sensory, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate theatre experiences for infants and toddlers. Venue accessibility is strong, with wheelchair access, baby change facilities, pram parking, and carer support resources available on site, making it suitable for families and attendees with mobility needs, Previous Next

< Back BURLESQUE: The Bombshell's Ball - Bombshell Burlesque 23 May 2026 Season: May 23rd, 2026 Title: The Bombshell’s Ball Presented By: Bombshell Burlesque Genre: Burlesque / Variety performance / Cabaret Synopsis: The Bombshell’s Ball is a glittering burlesque showcase featuring graduating students from the Bombshell Burlesque Academy performing alongside professional artists. The show celebrates debut performances, featuring a variety of solo and group acts full of glamour, humour, striptease artistry, and theatrical stage presence. Audiences are invited to cheer on new performers as they take the stage for their first public burlesque showcase in a high-energy variety format. Performance Dates: Saturday May 23rd, 2026 Performance Times: 5PM & 8PM Performance Location and Address: Arcana’s Empress Theatre, 46 Evesham Street, Moorooka, Queensland 4105, Australia Ticket Costs: $25 – $40 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Bombshell's Ball Warnings: Contains adult themes and implied nudity Recommended Age: 18+ Cast: Graduating students of the Bombshell Burlesque Academy, plus featured professional performers Production Website: Bombshell Burlesque - The Bombshell's Ball Other information: Venue accessibility at Arcana’s Empress Theatre in Moorooka includes a ground-floor performance space with general access; however, seating is often flexible and may involve limited fixed wheelchair positions depending on staging setup. Patrons requiring specific accessibility arrangements are encouraged to contact the organisers directly prior to booking to confirm entry, seating, and assistance options. Previous Next