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Title: The Paige Turner Bookshop Presented By: Play on Stage Genre: Original Youth Play / Family Theatre Synopsis: When six young people visit the new neighbourhood bookshop run by the mysterious Miss Paige, all they are looking for is a good read. What they find within those walls are stories they could never expect. Written by Harry Fritsch and directed by Virag Dombay, The Paige Turner Bookshop is a new original Brisbane youth play about the power of books and how stories can help us find meaning in our lives. Filled with heart, humour, warmth, emotional depth and just a dash of magic, this production is sure to surprise and delight every member of the family. Audition Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026 (Ekka Public Holiday) Audition Time: 9:00am–9:30am 9:30am–10:00am 10:00am–10:30am 10:30am–11:00am Audition Location and Address: 97 Fernberg Road, Paddington QLD 4064 Audition Requirements: Arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time. Complete the official audition form before attending. Check your availability against the rehearsal and performance schedule. Submit your completed audition form, including your first, second and third preferred audition time slots. Be prepared to read from the script if requested. Audition Registration: Complete and submit the official audition form and submit HERE. Performance Dates: 17-25 October 2026 Performance Times: 10:30AM & 7PM Performance Location: The Enoggera Performing Arts Centre (EPAC), 52 Laurel St, Enoggera Rehearsal Dates: Weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals, with additional Monday and Tuesday rehearsals during the school holidays, plus selected additional rehearsal dates as required. Rehearsal Times:Wednesday evenings and selected holiday rehearsals (times to be advised). Rehearsal Location: 97 Fernberg Road, Paddington QLD 4064 Performer Age: Adults (18+) Teenagers Children Creative Team: Playwright - Harry Fritsch Director - Virag Dombay Production Website: Play on Stage - The Paige Turner Bookshop Other information: This is a professional production. All young performers cast in the production will be paid. Auditionees are encouraged to carefully review the rehearsal schedule before submitting their audition form. Please arrive early to complete check-in and availability confirmation before your audition. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Miss Paige (Adult Female) - A mysterious yet charming bookshop owner determined to finish a book for which she only possesses the final chapter. Kaiden (Teenage Male) - Rosie's older brother. A hopeless romantic who struggles to communicate his feelings. Georgia (Teenage Female) - An aspiring author and devoted fan of romantasy novels. Rosie (Child Female) - Kaiden's younger sister, vice-captain of her school's Under-12 girls' soccer team who loves reading soccer-themed manga. Robin (Child – Female or Male) - A curious child obsessed with explosives and scientific experiments that create as much chaos as possible. Jude (Child – Female or Male) - A hardworking, academically focused student who spends most of their time studying. Chelsea (Child Female) - A quiet young girl who prefers to lose herself in the worlds found within books.

Title: Morning Melodies Touring Presented By: Stage Queensland Genre: Morning Melodies Concert Series / Live Music Touring Program Synopsis: Morning Melodies Touring is a statewide touring initiative presented by Stage Queensland, bringing high-quality live music performances to regional and metropolitan venues across Queensland. Featuring Australia's leading tribute artists, cabaret performers and entertainers, the program offers engaging daytime concerts designed primarily for senior audiences, while remaining enjoyable for music lovers of all ages. The 2026 season includes tributes to iconic artists and musical eras, with performances touring to participating venues throughout Queensland. Application Date: Applications close 11:59PM, August 10th, 2026 Application Requirements: Include the following information in the Morning Melodies application form Show details (name of show, synopsis, duration) Performer details (number of performers, their roles e.g. singer, piano player) Production images Song list Links to video footage if available Tech specs (LX & sound requirements, bump-in / out times, what gear you will tour with, what the venue needs to provide etc.) Reviews and history of performance (where else you have performed) Marketing materials to be provided Details of any value-ads such as “meet the performers” Fully-delivered performance fee details (includes costs of travel and accommodation and provision of raw marketing materials) Available / preferred dates Contact details Registration: Morning Melodies Application Form Application Pack: Morning Melodies Application Pack Performance Dates: Touring throughout Queensland during 2026. Individual performance dates vary by venue. Performance Times: Morning performances (times vary by venue). Performance Location: Participating performing arts centres and theatres throughout Queensland. Warnings: Suitable for general audiences. Individual venues may utilise standard theatrical lighting, haze or smoke effects where applicable. Performer Age: Professional adult performers. Creative Team: Presented and coordinated by Stage Queensland in partnership with participating Queensland venues. Production Website: Stage Queensland - Morning Melodies Touring Other information: Designed to bring affordable, professional live entertainment to communities across Queensland. Primarily presented as weekday morning performances. Many participating venues include complimentary morning tea with admission (venue dependent). Touring productions vary throughout the season and include tributes to artists such as The Seekers, Elton John, Michael Bublé, Tom Jones and Frankie Valli, among others. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Not applicable. Morning Melodies Touring is a touring concert program featuring different professional performers, musicians and tribute artists depending on the production being presented at each venue.

Title: 9 to 5 The Musical Presented By: Beenleigh Theatre Group Genre: Musical Comedy Synopsis: Set in the late 1970s, 9 to 5 The Musical follows three very different women pushed to breaking point by their sexist, arrogant and dishonest boss, Franklin Hart. Violet is an experienced office manager repeatedly overlooked for promotion, Doralee is judged and isolated because of rumours spread by Hart, and Judy is entering the workforce after the collapse of her marriage. When a series of misunderstandings and wild fantasies spirals out of control, the women find themselves holding Hart captive and taking over the company. With Hart “otherwise engaged,” Violet, Judy and Doralee transform their workplace, introducing changes that support the people who actually keep the business running. Featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, the musical combines friendship, revenge, workplace satire and empowerment with country, pop and contemporary musical theatre. Audition Information: Saturday 15 August: Dance tutorial: 9:00am–9:30am General Dance Call 1: 9:30am–10:00am General Dance Call 2: 10:00am–10:30am Advanced Dance Call: 10:30am–11:30am Sunday 16 August: Individual auditions: 9:00am–6:00pm in ten-minute appointments Callbacks, by invitation only: Wednesday 19 August from 7:00pm Audition Location: Crete Street Theatre, Corner of Crete and Kent Streets, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Audition Self-Tape Due: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 6:00pm Video auditions are available for performers unable to attend in person. Contact info@beenleightheatregroup.com for the submission requirements. Audition Requirements: Prepare two contrasting song excerpts, each between 30 seconds and one minute: One musical theatre song in the style of the production, such as contemporary musical theatre, country, pop or rock. One song in any genre that demonstrates your individual vocal strengths and personality. Songs from 9 to 5 must not be used. Backing tracks must be pre-cut and supplied on a device suitable for a wired connection using Lightning, USB-C or auxiliary input. All auditionees must attend a general dance call. A tutorial video will be available in advance, with an optional teaching session held before the calls on 15 August. Performers auditioning for featured roles that double in the ensemble must attend the Advanced Dance Call. Those auditioning for Violet, Judy or Doralee are strongly encouraged to attend it. Prepare one of the acting sides supplied in the audition pack, choosing the character with whom you most closely align. Redirection or an additional cold reading may also be requested. Audition Registration: Book an audition appointment Audition Pack: Download the audition pack Scheduling: Performance Dates: 20 November – 5 December 2026 Performance Times: Friday 20 November: 7:30pm Sunday 22 November: 2:00pm Friday 27 November: 7:30pm Saturday 28 November: 2:00pm & 7:30pm Friday 4 December: 7:30pm Saturday 5 December: 2:00pm & 7:30pm Performance Location: Crete Street Theatre, Corner of Crete and Kent Streets, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Rehearsal Dates: First rehearsal: Monday 24 August 2026 Bump-in: Sunday 20 September Promotional photoshoot: Monday 21 September Sitzprobe: Sunday 25 October Technical period begins: Sunday 8 November Media preview: Monday 16 November Bump-out: Sunday 6 December – compulsory Rehearsal Times: Mondays: 7:00pm–10:00pm Wednesdays: 7:00pm–10:00pm Sundays: 2:00pm–7:00pm Other Information: Production Website: Beenleigh Theatre Group Auditions Warnings: Sexism and workplace harassment References to infidelity and divorce Drug use Strong language and sexual references Staged intimacy Stage combat Physical restraint and kidnapping Heavy staged physical contact for the role of Franklin Hart Performer Age: 18+ This production will not accept applications from performers under the age of 18, including for the role of Josh. Creative Team: Director: Ruby Thompson Musical Director: Alex Angus Choreographer: Jackson Poole Stage Manager: Harley Roy Other information: All intimacy, combat and restraint scenes will be choreographed with performer safety and wellbeing prioritised. Auditionees are encouraged to disclose any relevant boundaries or limitations during the audition process. This is an inclusive casting process. Auditionees may apply for any role regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, cultural background or disability, except where identity is integral to the text. Successful performers must become financial members of Beenleigh Theatre Group for 2026. Membership costs $10 and must be paid before the first rehearsal. Known rehearsal and performance conflicts should be disclosed during the audition process. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Violet Newstead Female-presenting | Playing age: 40–50 | Vocal range: F3–D5 The company’s Head Secretary and Franklin Hart’s administrative assistant. A capable single mother who is ambitious, outspoken and repeatedly overlooked despite keeping the office running. Requires strong acting and excellent comic timing. Doralee Rhodes Female-presenting | Playing age: 20–30 | Vocal range: G3–E5 A spirited and capable young employee who is unfairly judged because of her appearance and Hart’s rumours. Requires strong country/pop vocals and a convincing Southern or Texan accent. Judy Bernly Female-presenting | Playing age: 30–35 | Vocal range: Ab3–F5 The nervous new employee entering the workforce after her husband leaves her. Initially insecure and inexperienced, Judy gradually discovers independence and confidence. Requires strong contemporary vocals and good comic timing. Franklin Hart Male-presenting | Playing age: 30–50 | Vocal range: C3–Gb4 The company’s sexist, egotistical and dishonest executive. Able to perform superficial charm but generally arrogant and self-serving. Requires an outstanding comic actor with confident vocals. Includes staged combat, restraint and heavy physical contact. Roz Keith Female-presenting | Playing age: 30–45 | Vocal range: G3–C5 The office gossip and Hart’s devoted informant. She is infatuated with him and desperate for his approval. Requires an excellent character actor with a strong belt voice. Joe Male-presenting | Playing age: 25–35 | Vocal range: B2–G4 A kind and genuine young accountant who is attracted to Violet. Dwayne Male-presenting | Playing age: 25–30 | Vocal range: E2–G4 Doralee’s supportive and affectionate husband. This performer will also appear in the ensemble. Josh Male-presenting | Playing age: 15–20, cast with an actor aged 18+ Violet’s awkward teenage son. The performer will also appear in the ensemble. Missy Hart Female-presenting | Playing age: 20–35 Franklin Hart’s wife, unaware of much of her husband’s true behaviour. This performer will also appear in the ensemble. Maria Female-presenting | Playing age: 20–35 | Vocal range: F4–D5 A bright and energetic secretary in Hart’s office. This performer will also appear in the ensemble. Dick Male-presenting | Playing age: 30–40 Judy’s unfaithful soon-to-be ex-husband. He is an ordinary man who has aged less gracefully than he imagines. This performer will also appear in the ensemble. Kathy Female-presenting | Playing age: 25–40 | Vocal range: G4–D5 An office secretary with a fondness for gossip. This performer will also appear in the ensemble. Margaret Female-presenting | Playing age: 25–40 An office secretary with a tendency to drink. This performer will also appear in the ensemble. Tinsworthy Male-presenting | Playing age: 35–50 Hart’s superior and Chairman of the Board. A fundamentally decent man who may understand more about Hart than he initially reveals. This performer will also appear in the ensemble. Ensemble Any gender | Adult performers | All vocal types Approximately eight to ten strong singer-dancers who will portray office workers, police officers, hospital employees and the featured supporting roles listed above.

< Back THEATRE: Do Not Go Gentle - QLD Theatre 11 Aug 2026 Season: August 11th - 30th, 2026 Title: Do Not Go Gentle Presented By: Queensland Theatre Genre: Drama Synopsis: In November 1911, Captain Robert Falcon Scott led his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. In Patricia Cornelius' powerful and poetic play, that historic journey becomes a haunting metaphor for ageing, memory and mortality. A group of aged care residents imagine themselves as members of Scott's Antarctic expedition, battling snow, wind and the relentless passage of time. Moving between epic adventure and intimate human drama, Do Not Go Gentle is a deeply affecting exploration of resilience, dignity, love and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Performance Dates: August 11th - 30th, 2026 Performance Times: Tuesdays – 6:30PM Wednesdays - 1PM & 6:30PM Thursdays & Fridays – 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Sunday Matinee – 2PM Performance Location and Address: Bille Brown Theatre, 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: Adult – from $72 Concession – from $70 35 & Under – from $36 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Do Not Go Gentle Warnings: Contains mature themes and mild infrequent coarse language. Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 15+. Duration: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval. Cast: Andrew Buchanan Jennifer Flowers Steven Grives Christen O'Leary Marilyn Richardson Bruce Spence William Zappa Creative Team: Playwright – Patricia Cornelius Director – Heather Fairbairn Assistant Director – Kate Wilson Set & Costume Designer – Simone Romaniuk Lighting Designer – David Walters Composer – Alan John Production Website: Queensland Theatre - Do Not Go Gentle Other Information: Winner of both the NSW and Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, Do Not Go Gentle is regarded as one of Patricia Cornelius' most celebrated works. This Queensland Theatre production brings together an acclaimed cast in a lyrical and moving story that rages against the inevitability of ageing while celebrating hope, love and the resilience of the human spirit. The Bille Brown Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating, accessible toilets, Companion Card bookings and hearing assistance. Special accessible performances include an Auslan interpreted performance on Friday 21 August at 7:30pm and an Audio Described performance with tactile tour on Saturday 29 August at 2:00pm. Patrons requiring accessible seating or assistance are encouraged to contact Queensland Theatre's Box Office before booking. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The True Midnight Cry - Minola Theatre, PIP Theatre 13 Aug 2026 Season: August 13th - 22nd, 2026 Title: The True Midnight Cry Presented By: Minola Theatre, PIP Theatre Genre: Drama Synopsis: If you knew the world was about to end, would you try to stop it—or run towards it with open arms? Award-winning playwright Bianca Butler Reynolds' The True Midnight Cry is an intimate and thought-provoking two-hander that intertwines the true story of the 1840s Millerite religious movement with a chilling vision of near-future Australia. As one timeline follows believers predicting the Second Coming of Christ, another explores technology capable of foreseeing acts of mass violence. Blending history with speculative fiction, the play examines faith, free will, trauma and the dangers of absolute certainty. Performance Dates: August 13th - 22nd, 2026 Performance Times: Wednesday, Thursdays & Fridays – 7PM Saturdays – 1:30PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, Level 2 Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064 Ticket Costs: Preview – $30 Adult – $45 Concession – $35 Companion Card accepted. Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The True Midnight City Warnings: Adult themes Coarse language Themes of death and grief Depictions of self-harm and suicide References to sexual assault Depictions of miscarriage References to terrorism Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 15+. Duration: Approximately 160 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Cast: Bianca Butler Reynolds Colin W. Smith Creative Team: Playwright – Bianca Butler Reynolds Director – Kat Dekker Produced by Minola Theatre as a co-production with PIP Theatre Production Website: PIP Theatre - The True Midnight City Other Information: Following the success of Love You Hate You Drive You Wild , Minola Theatre returns to PIP Theatre with this ambitious new Australian work. Combining historical drama with speculative fiction, The True Midnight Cry poses compelling questions about science, faith and humanity's future. Doors and bar open one hour before each performance. PIP Theatre is fully accessible via the foyer lift and offers dedicated wheelchair spaces, accessible toilet facilities and Companion Card bookings. Patrons requiring accessibility assistance are encouraged to contact PIP Theatre prior to attending. Parking is available beneath the theatre in the Savoir Faire Car Park (free after 4:00pm weekdays and on weekends), with additional street parking nearby. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The Removalists - Bear Minimum Theatre, Empire Theatre 13 Aug 2026 Season: August 13th - 15th, 2026 Title: The Removalists Presented By: Bear Minimum Theatre, Empire Theatre Genre: Drama / Black Comedy Synopsis: David Williamson's groundbreaking Australian classic returns in a gripping new production that remains as confronting and relevant today as when it premiered in 1971. When two police officers agree to help a young woman escape her abusive husband, a seemingly routine domestic dispute spirals into a disturbing examination of authority, violence and abuse of power. Blending razor-sharp humour with unflinching social commentary, The Removalists explores toxic masculinity, institutional corruption and personal responsibility in one of Australia's most influential plays. Performance Dates: August 13th - 15th, 2026 Performance Times: Thursday & Friday – 7:30PM Saturday – 2:30PM & 7:3PM Performance Location and Address: Armitage Centre, Empire Theatre, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ticket Costs: Adult – $45 Concession – $38 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Removalists Warnings: Rated M Strong language Violence On-stage smoking Recommended Age: Recommended for mature audiences (15+). Duration: Approximately 2 hours, with no interval. Creative Team: Playwright – David Williamson Presented by Peter Bevan and Bear Minimum Theatre Production Website: Empire Theatre - The Removalists Other Information: First performed in 1971, The Removalists is regarded as one of the defining works of Australian theatre. More than fifty years after its premiere, David Williamson's incisive examination of power, gender and institutional violence continues to resonate with contemporary audiences. The Armitage Centre offers wheelchair-accessible seating and Companion Card bookings. Please note that some seating requires patrons to climb stairs. Wheelchair seating and Companion Card bookings (limited availability) should be arranged through the Empire Theatre Box Office on 1300 655 299. Previous Next