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Title: The Murder Room Presented By: Nash Theatre Genre: Mystery Farce Synopsis: The Murder Room is a fabulous mystery farce concerning newlyweds Edgar and Mavis. Two days after their wedding, Edgar discovers his younger wife is less than faithful. After her first attempt to kill him by poisoning his cocoa fails, Mavis resorts to increasingly creative methods before he can change his will. Audition Date: Sunday May 24th, 2026 Audition Time: From 11AM Audition Location and Address: The Play Shed, 4 Amity Street, New Farm Audition Requirements: No prepared pieces required. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Audition Registration: Please contact the director (Sharon White - sharon_white_@hotmail.com) to register your interest. Performance Dates: August 7th - 29th, 2026 Performance Location: The Play Shed, 4 Amity Street, New Farm Performer Age: 25–70 (depending on role) Creative Team: Director - Sharon White Production Website: Nash Theatre - The Murder Room Other Information: For further information and to register your interest, please contact Sharon White Available Roles / Character Breakdown: Edgar Hollister (50–60) - A somewhat befuddled member of the landed gentry. Mavis Hollister (40s) - Edgar’s very recent bride; glamorous with a vampish edge. Lottie Malloy (55–70) - A sharp-tongued, wise-cracking housekeeper. James Crandall (35–45) - A police inspector; stolid, methodical, and reserved. Abel Howard (50–60) - An intelligent police constable. (Note: This role is doubled with Edgar.) Susan Hollister (25–30) - Edgar’s daughter; bubbly, ditzy, and talkative. Barry Draper (25–30) - Susan’s fiancé; an affable, all-American type.

Title: Freshblood Festival: RISK IT 2026 Presented By: Vena Cava Productions Genre: Festival / New Works / Theatre & Arts Synopsis: Freshblood Festival is an annual theatre and arts festival for emerging writers, directors, performers, artists, and musicians. The 2026 theme is RISK IT, encouraging bold, experimental, absurd, and unexpected new work in a supported creative environment. The festival will feature eight original works, each running approximately 30–50 minutes and receiving four performances across two weekends. Audition Date: Saturday 16 May 2026 + Sunday 17 May 2026 Audition Time: Audition slots run between 9:00am – 6:00pm both days Individual auditions are 10 minutes Audition Location and Address: QUT Kelvin Grove Campus Audition Requirements: Prepare a 1–2 minute monologue that best shows your range. Auditionees should be prepared to take direction from the directors during the audition. Audition Registration: Applications close 12 May 2026 at midnight https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMuDxFkkAdsplTSWfjWZDc92_GgMcRXweGRJ9hPzL74n57ug/viewform Performance Dates: 7–9 August 2026 and 14–16 August 2026 Performance Location: VENTspace23 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Performer Age: Open to performers of varied ages and backgrounds. Applicants under 18 must indicate this on the form. Creative Team: Freshblood Festival Coordinator: Andrew Oxford Other information: Eight original shows will be cast through the general audition process Each show runs approximately 30–50 minutes Cast members must be available for festival tech from 3–6 August 2026 Successful applicants must purchase a Vena Cava membership for insurance purposes Enquiries: freshbloodvcp@gmail.com

Title: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Presented By: Noosa Arts Theatre Genre: Musical Theatre Synopsis: Step into the world of the Peanuts gang in this heartwarming and humorous musical following Charlie Brown and his friends as they navigate friendship, love, and life’s little challenges. Through a series of vignettes filled with charm, wit, and catchy songs, the show captures the innocence and optimism of childhood. Audition Date: April 22nd & 29th, 2026 Audition Time: 6:30PM – 9:30PM Audition Location and Address: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, QLD 4566 Audition Requirements: Auditions will consist of singing and dancing, with possible line readings from provided materials. Prepare a musical theatre song in the style of the show, or use the provided audition cuts. If bringing your own song, you must supply your own accompaniment. Please indicate your preferred audition date and desired character when booking. Audition cuts found HERE. Audition Registration: Email jordanj.stagemanager@gmail.com with your preferred audition date and the character you wish to audition for. Audition Pack: Noosa Arts Theatre Audition Page Performance Dates: September 10th - 27th, 2026 Performance Times: Thursdays & Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays & Sundays - 2PM Performance Location: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, QLD 4566 Rehearsal Dates: Starting May 13th 2026, Saturday rehearsals begin 13 June 2026 Rehearsal Location: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, QLD 4566 Performer Age: 12+ Creative Team: Director and Choreographer - Jordan J Production Website: Noosa Arts Theatre - You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Other Information: This production accommodates performers involved in other shows (e.g. Cope Creative’s Frozen) by delaying Saturday rehearsals. Enquiries can be directed to jordanj.stagemanager@gmail.com . Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Charlie Brown – Baritone (Bb3 to F4); kind, patient, loyal and determined, but struggles with self-confidence Lucy Van Pelt – Mezzo-Soprano (G3 to F5); bossy yet caring, confident, and secretly in love with Schroeder Linus Van Pelt – Baritone (Bb3 to E4); thoughtful, philosophical, and often the voice of reason Schroeder – Tenor (Bb3 to Ab4); a moody musical genius devoted to Beethoven Snoopy – Tenor (C3 to A5); imaginative, playful, and far from an ordinary dog Sally Brown – Soprano (B4 to Ab5); curious, inquisitive, and reliant on her brother Charlie Brown Ensemble – Mixed vocal parts; performers who will play multiple roles, assist with scene changes, and require strong movement/dance ability

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< Back THEATRE: Witness for the Prosecution - VOX Productions, Metro Arts 13 May 2026 Season: May 13th - 16th, 2026 Title: Witness for the Prosecution Presented By: VOX Productions Genre: Crime / Courtroom Drama / Mystery Synopsis: Step into a 1920s London courtroom where reputation is everything and truth is dangerously fragile. Based on Agatha Christie’s classic thriller, Witness for the Prosecution follows Leonard Vole, a young man accused of murdering a wealthy widow who left him her fortune. As the trial unfolds, conflicting testimonies, hidden motives, and shifting loyalties keep the court — and the audience — guessing. His fate rests heavily on the testimony of his wife, Romaine, whose revelations in the witness box threaten to upend everything. This tightly constructed courtroom drama exposes the inner workings of justice, where class, bias, and persuasion collide in a suspense-filled battle for truth. Performance Dates: May 13th - 16th, 2026 Performance Times: Wednesday - Friday - 7PM Saturday - 2PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: Metro Arts New Benner Theatre, 97 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $35 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Witness for the Prosecution Warnings: Lockout period applies (latecomers admitted at suitable breaks) Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages Duration: Approximately 140 minutes (including 20-minute interval) Cast: Sandy Adsett as Romaine Heilger Paul Hynes as Mr Mayhew Marisa Bucolo as Woman Toby Chittenden as Inspector Hearne Luke Friedman as Mr Myers Q.C John Grey as Carter David Hill as Sir Wilfrid Robarts Wayne Hinton as Mr Justice Wainwright Liz Hull as Janet Mackenzie Kip Jeffree as Clerk / Usher Kailan Tyler-Moss as Greta Reagan Warner as Leonard Vole David Scholes as Dr Wyatt Creative Team: Director - Nicky Whichelow Co-Director - Adelle O’Connell Sound Design - Zoe Power Set Design & Build - Scott Lymbery Lighting Design - Thomas Ranie Production Website: Metro Arts - Witness for the Prosecution Other Information: The production is staged in the New Benner Theatre at Metro Arts, which is wheelchair accessible and supports a range of accessibility needs including hearing assistance and mobility access. Companion Card bookings and accessibility seating are available by contacting the venue directly. Latecomers may be held until a suitable break in the performance due to the lockout policy. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Ophelia Chooses - Ipswich Little Theatre 15 May 2026 Season: May 15th - 30th, 2026 Title: Ophelia Chooses - A Theatre Supper Presented By: Ipswich Little Theatre Genre: Comedy / Drama / Shakespearean Reimagining Synopsis: In this delightful comedy-drama, a modern-day playwright and feminist mysteriously enters the world of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in an effort to right the wrongs suffered by the character Ophelia. As the story unfolds, Ophelia becomes the architect of her own fate, learning to stand up to those who would control her, including figures from both the classic and modern worlds. Ophelia Chooses is a playful and thoughtful reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy, designed for audiences who love Shakespeare, don’t love Shakespeare, or aren’t quite sure yet. It’s a light-hearted theatrical romp about agency, storytelling, and rewriting fate. Performance Dates: May 15th - 30th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM Sundays - 2PM Performance Location and Address: Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator Theatre, 15 Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich, 4305 Ticket Costs: Adult - $25 Concession/Child: $21 Member - $19 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Ophelia Chooses Warnings: Adult themes and occasional coarse language Recommended Age: Mature audiences recommended Creative Team: Written by Buddy White Directed by Alison Lees Assistant Director - Robyn Flashman Production Website: Ipswich Little Theatre - Ophelia Chooses Other Information: This production includes a “Theatre Supper” served at the conclusion of the performance in the courtyard. Each patron receives a tray with 2 savoury items and 1 sweet treat, along with tea or coffee. A bar service is available for soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. For patrons unable to secure public tickets, group allocations may still be available via Ipswich Christian Instruction (Glenda Chandler: 0408 773 112). Venue accessibility details are not specified in the provided information but can typically be confirmed directly with the Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator Thea Previous Next