Title: Gypsy Presented By: Beenleigh Theatre Group Genre: Musical Synopsis: Set during the golden age of vaudeville and the rise of burlesque, Gypsy follows the formidable Rose, a fiercely ambitious stage mother determined to make her daughters stars. When her talented daughter June breaks away to pursue her own future, Rose redirects her ambitions towards the shy and overlooked Louise. Louise’s unexpected journey takes her from the shadows of her sister’s act to becoming the sophisticated and self-assured burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. Audition Date: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026 Audition Time: Saturday 17 October: Adults (18+): Welcome & Brief 11:00–11:15am; Dance Call 11:15am–12:15pm; Vocal/Blend Call 12:15–1:00pm Under 18s: Welcome & Brief 12:15–12:30pm; Dance Call 12:30–2:00pm; Individual Auditions 2:45–6:00pm Sunday 18 October: Adult individual auditions, 10:00am–6:00pm Audition Location and Address: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr Crete and Kent Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Video submissions close 6:00pm, Saturday 17 October 2026. Audition Requirements: All auditionees must attend the compulsory dance call relevant to their age group. A choreography tutorial will be available on the audition page beforehand and should be learnt to the best of the auditionee’s ability. Only a brief recap will be provided on the day. Wear comfortable movement clothing and suitable footwear such as sneakers or jazz shoes, and bring water. Auditionees aged 18+ must also attend the compulsory group vocal/blend call. For the individual vocal audition, prepare two contrasting excerpts, approximately one minute each or around a verse and chorus/bridge and chorus, in the style of the show and character. Do not sing from Gypsy unless the character breakdown specifically permits a song. Prepare one of the provided acting sides for the character you wish to be considered for. Auditionees may also be redirected or asked to cold read. Ensemble-only auditionees should prepare Side 9 or 10 as applicable, or one of Sides 1–7. Children should prepare Side 8. All roles require a Standard American accent. Audition Registration: Book a Gypsy audition Audition enquiries: info@beenleightheatregroup.com Audition Pack: Gypsy Audition Pack Performance Dates: 5–20 February 2027 Performance Times: Friday 5, 12 & 19 February – 7:30pm Saturday 6, 13 & 20 February – 2:00pm & 7:30pm Performance Location: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr Crete and Kent Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Rehearsal Dates: From Sunday 25 October 2026. Promotional photo shoot Tuesday 8 December Bump-in Sunday 13 December Sitzprobe Sunday 10 January Tech from Sunday 24 January Media preview Monday 1 February. Mandatory bump-out Sunday 21 February. Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00–10:00pm; Sundays, 11:00am–4:00pm. Warnings: The production contains references to burlesque and striptease, including a tasteful striptease sequence performed by Louise in Act 2. Performer Age: Adult and child performers required. All roles except Baby Louise, Baby June, and Children’s Ensemble must be performed by people aged 18+. Creative Team: Director – Patrick Lockyer Choreographer – Nikki Bovey Vocal Director – Jade Enright Production/Stage Manager – Haylee Barnett Production Website: Beenleigh Theatre Group Auditions Other information: Callbacks will be held Tuesday 20 October 2026. Successful auditionees must become Beenleigh Theatre Group members at a cost of $10 for the 2026 calendar year, payable before the first rehearsal. All cast, creatives, crew, and volunteers aged 18+ must hold, or be willing to obtain before rehearsals commence, a current Queensland Blue Card or applicable Exemption Card. Beenleigh Theatre Group encourages performers from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, neurotypes, and experiences to audition. First Nations artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Rose – Female presenting | Playing age 35–60 | F3–C5 | The ultimate stage mother: ambitious, relentless, charismatic, manipulative, loving, and deeply flawed. Rose lives through her daughters and refuses to accept failure, moving between humour, charm, dominance, and heartbreak. Auditionees may perform either Some People or Small World as one of their two excerpts, but not both. Louise / Gypsy Rose Lee – Female presenting | Playing age 22–27 | G3–Eb5 | Rose’s initially shy, awkward, and overlooked daughter. Louise gradually transforms into the sophisticated, witty, and confident burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. The role includes a tasteful striptease sequence in Act 2. Auditionees may perform Little Lamb as one of their two excerpts. June / Dainty June – Female presenting | Playing age 18–25 | G3–D5 | Rose’s talented and energetic “golden child.” Beneath her cheerful stage persona, June increasingly resents her mother’s control and becomes determined to take charge of her own future. Baby Louise – Female presenting | Playing age 9–13 | Eb4–Eb5 | June’s quieter younger sister. Shy, awkward, imaginative, and frequently overlooked, with glimpses of the confident woman she will eventually become. Baby June – Female presenting | Playing age 8–12 | Eb4–Eb5 | A confident, enthusiastic child star who thrives in the spotlight. She is eager to please and spends much of her childhood performing Rose’s elaborate vaudeville routines. Herbie – Male presenting | Playing age 40–60 | Ab2–B3 | A former salesman turned theatrical agent who becomes Rose’s manager and romantic partner. Kind, patient, dependable, and quietly strong, he loves Rose and cares deeply for her daughters but eventually has to stand up for himself. Tulsa – Male presenting | Playing age 18–30 | F3–G4 | One of the boys in June’s act and her eventual love interest. Charming, ambitious, energetic, and charismatic, Tulsa dreams of escaping children’s vaudeville and becoming a star in his own right. A strong song-and-dance role. Tessie Tura – Female presenting | Playing age 30–55 | Bb3–Db5 | A glamorous, worldly, funny, and unapologetically theatrical burlesque performer who helps introduce Louise to the profession. Her performance gimmick incorporates ballet, so ballet experience is advantageous. Mazeppa – Female presenting; female impersonator considered | Playing age 35–60 | G3–Db5 | A tough, confident, blunt, and intimidating but ultimately supportive burlesque performer. Her famous gimmick combines trumpet playing with a centurion-inspired routine. Electra – Female presenting; female impersonator considered | Playing age 35–65 | Bb3–Db5 | A sweet, bubbly, slightly ditzy burlesque performer whose act incorporates lights and electricity. Although seemingly naïve, she is an experienced professional who understands the business. Ensemble – Various ages and rolesA mixture of named and unnamed, speaking and non-speaking, singing and non-singing roles, including the Master of Ceremonies, Rose’s Father, theatre secretaries, agents, restaurant staff, Hollywood Blondes, stage managers, burlesque performers, and other characters. Children’s Ensemble – Under 18 - Young performers appearing throughout the vaudeville world of the production. Children auditioning for Baby June, Baby Louise, or Children’s Ensemble should prepare Side 8 and are invited to create a big entrance, incorporating skills such as cartwheels, splits, or pirouettes if able.

Title: The Girl on the Train Presented By: Tugun Theatre Company Genre: Psychological Thriller / Mystery / Drama Synopsis: Based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train follows Rachel Watson, whose daily train journey gives her glimpses into the seemingly perfect lives of the people living beside the railway. When a woman Rachel has been watching suddenly disappears, Rachel becomes entangled in the investigation. Complicated by gaps in her memory and her connections to the people involved, Rachel begins trying to piece together what she witnessed and what really happened. The story explores memory, relationships, manipulation, obsession, and the uncertainty of what can be trusted. Audition Date: Saturday 17 October 2026 Audition Time: 11:00am–3:00pm Audition Location and Address: Tugun Village Community Centre, 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun QLD Audition Requirements: Request the audition pack through the Tugun Theatre Company website and review the supplied character sides. The in-person audition will focus on script scenes, listening, responsiveness, and chemistry with scene partners. No audition monologue is required. For audition safety, there will be no kissing, simulated intimacy, or simulated violence during auditions. Audition Registration: Register and request the audition pack through: Tugun Theatre Company – Auditions Performance Dates: 5–27 February 2027 Performance Times: Friday & Saturday evening performances – 7:30pm Saturday matinees – 2:00pm Thrifty Thursday, 25 February Performance Location: Tugun Theatre Company / Tugun Village Community Centre, 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun QLD Warnings: The production contains sexual content and staged violence. Performer Age: Adult performers, 18+. Other information: Tugun Theatre Company is also inviting expressions of interest from people interested in backstage and front-of-house roles. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Rachel Watson | Suggested playing age 30–45 | A central role requiring an actor able to portray memory gaps and vulnerability without exaggeration. Megan Hipwell | Suggested playing age 25–40 | Requires an actor able to balance charm, guarded pain, and quick changes of tactic. Anna Watson | Suggested playing age 30–45 | Requires genuine warmth, with doubt emerging gradually as the story develops. Tom Watson | Suggested playing age 35–50 | Requires an actor who can make Tom’s charm credible while maintaining an underlying sense of control. Kamal Abdic | Suggested playing age 30–50 | Requires calm, attentive listening while portraying complex personal boundaries. The production is seeking an actor of colour for this role. Ensemble | 18+ | Varied playing ages | Seeking performers with grounded presence, responsiveness, and flexibility.

Title: Wolf Lullaby Presented By: VOX Productions Genre: Australian Psychological Drama / Thriller Synopsis: A small boy is found dead in a popular children’s play area, and suspicion quickly falls on nine-year-old Lizzie Gael. As evidence mounts, Lizzie’s mother, Angela, must confront the possibility that her daughter may be responsible and decide whether protecting her child is more important than revealing the truth. Written by Australian playwright Hilary Bell, Wolf Lullaby explores parental responsibility, childhood violence, guilt, morality and the unsettling question of whether evil is innate or created. Audition Date: By appointment on the 25th of October 2026 Audition Location and Address: Applications are being accepted electronically. Applications close at 5:00pm on Sunday 27 September 2026. Audition Requirements: Applicants should request the audition pack from VOX Productions. The publicly available notices do not specify the required monologues, scenes, self-tape length, slate information or other audition materials. The role of Lizzie requires exceptional naturalism, emotional maturity and restraint. The role of Toby is voice-only and must be applied for by a parent or guardian. Applicants should consult the audition pack for the complete audition and submission requirements. Audition Registration: Apply through the StarNow casting listing or contact VOX Productions at hello@vox-productions.com to request the audition pack and application instructions. Audition Pack: Audition packs are currently available by emailing hello@vox-productions.com. Performance Dates: Wednesday 3 February 2027 Thursday 4 February 2027 Friday 5 February 2027 Saturday 6 February 2027 Performance Location: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064. Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals begin 28th of October, 2026. These are on Wednesdays (6:30pm-9:30pm) and Sundays (12pm-4pm). Rehearsals will also occur in January (dates TBC). Rehearsal Location: Lavalla Centre, 8 Fernberg Road, Paddington, 4064 and PIP Theatre Warnings: Contains themes involving: The death and suspected murder of a young child Childhood violence Discussions of evil and criminal responsibility Police investigation Parental separation and family conflict Psychological distress, fear and nightmares Guilt, grief and moral conflict Performer Age: Lizzie Gael: Character age 9; performer must be 16 or older Angela Gael: Playing age 25–40 Warren Gael: Playing age 25–40 Sergeant Ray Armstrong: Playing age 45–60 Toby: Performer age 8–10; voice-only role (parent must apply) Creative Team: Playwright – Hilary Bell Director – Susan O’Toole Cridland Producer – VOX Productions Production Website: Wolf Lullaby – StarNow Casting Listing Other information: Roles are offered on a profit-share basis Applicants should request the audition pack for all submission, rehearsal and production commitments. Enquiries can be directed to hello@vox-productions.com. VOX Productions’ official audition announcement is available on Instagram. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Lizzie Gael Female-presenting Character age: 9 Performer must be aged 16 or older Bright, imaginative, inquisitive and difficult to categorise. Lizzie becomes the principal suspect after a young boy is found dead. A demanding lead role requiring exceptional naturalism, emotional maturity and restraint. The performer must convincingly portray a nine-year-old without presenting a caricature of childhood. Angela Gael Female-presenting Playing age: 25–40 Lizzie’s mother. Angela is forced to confront the possibility that her daughter may be responsible for a child’s death and faces an agonising conflict between maternal loyalty and moral responsibility. Requires considerable emotional range and the ability to portray fear, grief, doubt and parental love. Warren Gael Male-presenting Playing age: 25–40 Lizzie’s father and Angela’s former partner. Warren struggles to understand Lizzie’s behaviour and the implications of the accusations against her. Requires a grounded dramatic performer capable of exploring parental guilt, denial and uncertainty. Sergeant Ray Armstrong Male-presenting Playing age: 45–60 An experienced police officer accustomed to clear distinctions between right and wrong. The investigation and his interactions with Lizzie challenge his confidence in those categories. Requires a strong, authoritative presence balanced with empathy and moral uncertainty. Toby Open presenting gender Performer age: 8–10 Voice-only role A parent or guardian must apply on the child performer’s behalf. No further character or recording requirements have been publicly provided.

< Back MUSICAL: Dead as a Dodo - Brisbane Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse 23 Sept 2026 Season: September 23rd - 26th, 2026 Title: Dead as a Dodo Presented By: Brisbane Festival in association with Brisbane Powerhouse Genre: Puppetry, visual theatre, musical theatre, family fantasy Synopsis: Deep within the underworld, a skeletal Dodo and a boy search tirelessly for fresh bones to prevent themselves from disappearing. When the Dodo suddenly begins sprouting feathers and growing flesh, the established order of the dead is thrown into chaos. Filled with inventive puppetry, humour, music and visual effects, the production explores survival, transformation and the power of friendship. Performance Dates and Times: Wednesday 23 September 2026 — 6:30 PM Thursday 24 September 2026 — 6:30 PM Friday 25 September 2026 — 11:00 AM Friday 25 September 2026 — 6:30 PM Saturday 26 September 2026 — 1:00 PM Saturday 26 September 2026 — 6:30 PM Performance Location and Address: Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm QLD 4005 Ticket Costs: Wednesday and Thursday: Adult — $59.90 Concession — $49.90 Friday and Saturday: Adult — $69.90 Concession — $59.90 A $7.20 transaction fee applies to all purchases. Group bookings of 10 or more and student tickets are also available; prices have not been published. Ticket Link: Book through Ticketek Warnings: Strobe lighting Haze Smoke-machine effects Sound-pressure effects A full lockout applies; latecomers will not be admitted Recommended Age: 7+ Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes Creative Team: Writers and Directors — Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage, with assistance from the ensemble Puppet Design and Construction — Kirjan Waage Props and Additional Puppet Construction — Lei-Lei Bavoil Original Music and Sound — Thor Gunnar Thorvaldson Lighting Design — Jan Erik Skarby Video Design — Erato Tzavara Producer — Gabrielle Brechner Production Company — Wakka Wakka Productions Production Website: Wakka Wakka Productions – Dead as a Dodo Other Information: The production is a co-production with Nordland Visual Theatre, Nord University and the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. Accessibility: The venue identifies the production as wheelchair accessible. The Saturday 26 September performance at 6:30 PM will be Audio Described and Auslan interpreted. A tactile tour is listed as available, although its time has not been published. Accessible-performance bookings can be arranged through the Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office on (07) 3358 8600 or at boxoffice@brisbanepowerhouse.org . Brisbane Powerhouse is a cashless venue. Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Piano Man - Brisbane Festival 9 Sept 2026 Season: September 9th - 26th, 2026 Title: Piano Man Presented By: Brisbane Festival Genre: Interactive piano bar / cabaret / live music Synopsis: Gather around the baby grand for a lively late-night singalong led by Australian piano-bar entertainer Trevor Jones. Audiences can request songs, sing along and enjoy surprise appearances from Brisbane Festival artists and other special guests. The repertoire ranges from piano-bar classics and jazz standards to contemporary pop hits and show tunes, with every night offering something different. Performance Dates and Times: All performances begin at 10:00pm . Wednesday 9–Sunday 13 September 2026 Wednesday 16–Sunday 20 September 2026 Wednesday 23–Saturday 26 September 2026 Performance Location and Address: South Bank Town Hall, Verso Projects Festival Village, South Bank Cultural Forecourt, Stanley Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: Free Ticket Link: Brisbane Festival – Piano Man Recommended Age: Suitable for ages 15+ Cast: Trevor Jones with special guests from Brisbane Festival and beyond Production Website: Brisbane Festival – Piano Man Other information: No ticket purchase is required. Audience participation and song requests are encouraged, and the featured guest performers and repertoire change from night to night. Previous Next

< Back CABARET: The Choir of Man - Brisbane Festival 3 Sept 2026 Season: September 3rd - 26th, 2026 Title: The Choir of Man Presented By: Brisbane Festival, Andrew Kay and Nic Doodson Genre: Cabaret/Musical Theatre Synopsis: Welcome to the best pub in the world! This Olivier Award-nominated and internationally acclaimed production combines stunning harmonies, foot-stomping singalongs and a working bar onstage. Nine multitalented performers—powerhouse singers, musicians, tap dancers and slam poets—perform hits by Queen, Sia, Adele, Paul Simon, Guns N’ Roses, Avicii, Katy Perry and more. The result is an uplifting celebration of friendship, community and togetherness. Performance Dates: 3–26 September 2026 Performance Times: Thursday 3 September – 6:15 pm Friday 4 September – 7:45 pm Saturday 5 September – 8:45 pm Sunday 6 September – 2:00 pm and 6:15 pm Tuesday 8 September – 6:15 pm Wednesday 9 September – 6:15 pm Thursday 10 September – 6:15 pm Friday 11 September – 6:15 pm and 8:45 pm Saturday 12 September – 6:15 pm and 8:45 pm Sunday 13 September – 6:15 pm Tuesday 15 September – 6:15 pm Wednesday 16 September – 2:00 pm and 6:15 pm Thursday 17 September – 6:15 pm Friday 18 September – 6:15 pm and 8:45 pm Saturday 19 September – 2:00 pm and 8:45 pm Sunday 20 September – 6:15 pm Tuesday 22 September – 6:15 pm Wednesday 23 September – 6:15 pm Thursday 24 September – 6:15 pm Friday 25 September – 6:15 pm and 8:45 pm Saturday 26 September – 6:15 pm and 8:45 pm Performance Location and Address: Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent – Festival Village, South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $74.90–$120.00. Concession and student discounts are available. A $7.50 transaction fee applies. Ticket Link: Book tickets through QTIX Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages; recommended for ages 14+ Duration: 75 minutes, including a 15-minute preshow; no interval. Production Website: The Choir of Man official website Other information: Doors open 30 minutes before the advertised performance time. Booths must be booked as a complete group of six and are accessed by two steps. Groups of 10 or more should book directly through QTIX. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Accessible performances include: Auslan-interpreted performance – Sunday 13 September at 6:15 pm Audio-described performance – Sunday 20 September at 6:15 pm For accessible bookings, contact QTIX on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au . Previous Next