Title: Chicago: Teen Edition Presented By: Brisbane Junior Theatre Genre: Youth Musical Synopsis: Set amid the glamour and grit of 1920s Chicago, Chicago: Teen Edition follows aspiring performer Roxie Hart after she murders a faithless lover and finds herself imprisoned alongside vaudeville star Velma Kelly. Both women quickly discover that in a city obsessed with scandal, crime can be transformed into celebrity with the right headlines, the right lawyer, and enough razzle dazzle. As Roxie and Velma compete for public attention and the services of slick defence attorney Billy Flynn, the musical takes a sharp, funny look at fame, justice, ambition, and the media circus surrounding sensational crime. This Teen Edition retains the iconic score and story while adapting some language and adult material for younger performers and audiences. Audition Date: Saturday 12 September 2026 Audition Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm Audition Location and Address: Emerge Church, 1 Coorparoo Road, Warner QLD 4500 Audition Requirements: Auditions are required for performers seeking a lead or minor role, featured dancer position, or solo. Everyone who auditions is guaranteed a place in the cast. Auditionees are required to: Memorise the assigned monologue with appropriate characterisation and accents. Prepare the song listed on the relevant monologue sheet. Participate in a dance audition, with choreography taught on the day. Audition Registration: Book an audition time by texting Debbie on 0438 896 436. A Production Registration Form must also be completed and emailed to brisbanejuniortheatre@gmail.com. Audition Pack: View the BJT audition and monologue packs on Google Drive Brisbane Junior Theatre – Chicago: Teen Edition Performance Dates: Friday 25 September and Saturday 26 September 2026 Performance Times: Friday 25 September: 6:00pm & 8:00pm Saturday 26 September: 12:00pm & 2:00pm Performance Location: Emerge Church1 Coorparoo Road, Warner QLD 4500 Rehearsal Dates: Monday 21 September – Friday 25 September 2026 Rehearsal Times: 8:30am–5:00pm daily Warnings:Chicago centres on murder, imprisonment, capital punishment, infidelity, corruption, manipulation, and sensationalised crime. The Teen Edition has been specifically adapted to remove overtly sexual references and adult language from the original version. Production Website: Brisbane Junior Theatre – Chicago: Teen Edition Other information: An optional Audition Intensive will be held on Saturday 5 September from 12:00pm–3:00pm at the Emerge Church Upstairs Studio. The intensive costs $50 and covers monologue delivery, characterisation, physicality, projection, accents, audition-song presentation, acting through song, storytelling, and vocal technique. Individual feedback will be provided. Musical Participation fee: $425 including GST. The fee covers costumes, rights and royalties, scripts, insurance, technical and creative staff, sets and props, venue hire, and pizza dinner with a drink on the Friday performance day. Performers cannot audition without registering and paying. BJT guarantees every auditionee a place in the cast. BJT generally double casts its productions to provide performers with additional performance opportunities. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Roxie Hart Female-presenting An ambitious, impulsive aspiring performer who dreams of fame and suddenly finds herself at the centre of Chicago’s biggest murder story. Roxie is charming, manipulative, funny, vulnerable, and determined to turn notoriety into stardom. Requires a strong singer, actor, and mover with excellent comic timing. Velma Kelly Female-presenting A confident vaudeville performer already accustomed to the spotlight when she lands on Murderess’ Row. Stylish, sharp, competitive, and highly theatrical, Velma becomes Roxie’s principal rival for headlines and public sympathy. Requires particularly strong dance ability alongside confident vocals and acting. Billy Flynn Male-presenting A charismatic celebrity lawyer who knows exactly how to manipulate journalists, juries, and public opinion. Smooth, theatrical, charming, and completely in control of his own image. Requires excellent stage presence and a strong singer/actor. Amos Hart Male-presenting Roxie’s loyal but frequently overlooked husband. Sweet, sincere, and somewhat naïve, Amos remains devoted to Roxie despite repeatedly being taken for granted. A strong character role requiring warmth and understated comedy. Matron “Mama” Morton Female-presenting The formidable matron of the Cook County Jail. Mama understands how the prison system works and happily exchanges favours for favours. Bold, confident, commanding, and humorous, with a strong vocal presence. Mary Sunshine Female-presenting A relentlessly optimistic newspaper journalist who believes everyone has some good in them. A highly theatrical character role requiring strong comic commitment and a high vocal register. Fred Casely Roxie’s lover, whose death sets the plot in motion. A featured acting role. Sergeant Fogarty A police officer involved in investigating Fred Casely’s death. The Merry Murderesses of Murderess’ Row Featured prisoners including Liz, Annie, June, Hunyak, and Mona, each with her own story explaining how she ended up in jail. These are strongly characterised singing, acting, and movement roles featured in “Cell Block Tango.” Kitty A sensational new murder defendant whose arrival temporarily steals the press spotlight from Roxie. Ensemble The ensemble may portray prisoners, reporters, jurors, court officials, dancers, club performers, police, and other citizens of Jazz Age Chicago. Chicago is particularly dance-driven, so ensemble performers have substantial opportunities for stylised movement, vocals, and featured character work.

Title: Disney’s Moana Jr. Presented By: Valmy Academy Genre: Youth Musical Theatre Synopsis: Moana Jr. is a stage adaptation of Disney’s animated adventure, following adventurous teenager Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her people and discover the truth about her heritage. Along the way, she encounters the legendary demigod Maui and a host of colourful characters in a story about courage, identity, community, and finding your own path. Audition Date: Sunday 30 August 2026 Audition Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm Audition Location and Address: Valmy Academy, 127 Sandgate Road, Albion, Brisbane Audition Requirements: Every registered child will be part of the production. The auditions are used to determine where each performer fits best rather than to decide who is included. Audition Registration: Registration is through Valmy Academy. Families who register will receive the full audition pack. Valmy Academy Performance Dates: 26 September 2026 Performance Times: 11:30am and 2:30pm Performance Location: Hope Centre, 35 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills Rehearsal Dates: Holiday Workshop Week: 21–26 September 2026 Rehearsal Times: 9:00am–4:00pm daily Performer Age: 5–17 Production Website: Valmy Academy Other information: Audition Preparation Workshop: Saturday 22 August, 3:00pm–5:00pm Participants can learn the audition choreography ahead of time, ask questions, and receive audition tips before audition day. Audition Day & Parent Information Session: Sunday 30 August, 1:00pm–4:00pm Holiday Workshop Week: Monday 21–Saturday 26 September, 9:00am–4:00pm daily Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Moana Female | Vocal Range: G3–D5 The adventurous, determined daughter of Motunui’s chief. Moana is energetic, compassionate, funny, and increasingly confident as she struggles between the future expected of her and her desire to explore beyond the reef. This is a major singing and acting role requiring maturity, strong storytelling, and confidence with songs such as “How Far I’ll Go.” Maui Male | Vocal Range: G2–B3 A charismatic demigod, master wayfinder, shapeshifter, and legendary trickster. Maui is larger-than-life, funny, confident, and physically expressive, but gradually reveals a more vulnerable side as his friendship with Moana develops. Strong comic timing, energy, and stage presence are important. Gramma Tala Female | Vocal Range: G3–B4 Moana’s wise, eccentric, and playful grandmother. Tala is the village storyteller and encourages Moana to understand both her identity and her connection to the ocean. Requires warmth, humour, and the ability to handle both comic and heartfelt material. Chief Tui Male | Vocal Range: E2–A#2 Moana’s father and the respected chief of Motunui. Protective and responsible, he prioritises the safety of his family and village and strongly discourages Moana from travelling beyond the reef. A mature, grounded actor with good singing ability is required. Sina Female | Vocal Range: C#4–C#5 Moana’s compassionate and perceptive mother. Sina understands her daughter more deeply than most and ultimately trusts Moana to make her own decisions. A confident singer and actor with a warm, mature presence. Chief Ancestors 1–3 Any gender | Vocal Range: G3–A4 Three ancient leaders of Motunui who help guide Moana and narrate parts of her journey. These roles suit expressive storytellers with strong diction, characterisation, and singing ability. Pua Any gender | Vocal Range: B3–C#5 Moana’s loyal and supportive friend. Pua may be nervous about adventure but remains devoted to Moana. A confident singer with strong character energy can make this featured role stand out. Hei Hei Any gender | Vocal Range: B3–C#5 Moana’s hilariously clueless companion. Hei Hei is innocent, naïve, and well-meaning, offering plenty of opportunity for physical comedy and bold character choices. Tamatoa Any gender | Vocal Range: B3–B4 A giant, egotistical crab living in Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters. Obsessed with collecting shiny treasures, Tamatoa is theatrical, outrageous, and completely convinced of their own fabulousness. This role requires big personality, comedy, and confident showmanship. Te Kā / Te Fiti Any gender Two connected manifestations central to Moana’s quest. Te Kā is a fierce volcanic force guarding the path forward, while Te Fiti represents restoration and creation. These roles are generally movement and storytelling-focused within the ensemble. Ensemble Roles

Title: Nunsense Presented By: St Luke’s Theatre Society Genre: Musical Comedy Synopsis: Nunsense is a hit musical comedy about five surviving nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken. After their cook accidentally poisons 52 sisters with tainted soup, the remaining nuns discover they have run out of money before they can bury the final four bodies (currently being kept in the freezer!) because Mother Superior spent part of the funds on a new television. Their solution? Stage a chaotic variety show to raise the rest of the cash. Audition Date: Saturday 29 August 2026 Audition Time: 9:00am–12:00pm Audition Location and Address: St Luke’s, 193 Ekibin Road East, Tarragindi Audition Requirements: Dance: Auditionees will learn a group dance routine to demonstrate their movement skills. Singing: Bring a backing track for a song that showcases your vocal range and strength. Consider the vocal requirements of the role(s) you are auditioning for when selecting your song. Acting: Auditionees will be asked to read a section of the script to demonstrate characterisation. A soft, indistinguishable American accent is preferred for the principal roles. Performance Dates: 20, 21, 27 & 28 November and 4 & 5 December 2026 Performance Times: Evening performances: 7:30pm Saturday matinees (21 & 28 November and 5 December): 2:00pm Performance Location: St Luke’s, 193 Ekibin Road East, Tarragindi Rehearsal Dates: Commencing Sunday 13 September 2026 Rehearsal Times: Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:00pm–9:00pm Sundays: 3:00pm–6:00pm Creative Team: Director: Eddie Bruce Production Website: https://stlukestheatre.asn.au/ Other information: Callbacks will be held on Monday 31 August and Wednesday 2 September from 7:00pm. Questions can be directed to Director Eddie Bruce at eddieb4@bigpond.com. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Nunsense is traditionally performed with five actresses portraying the principal nuns. For this production, St Luke’s Theatre Society plans to add a small chorus of nuns to provide additional energy to the main musical numbers. Performers of all experience levels and backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior Voice Type: Mezzo-Soprano / Alto Range: B3–F5 Style: Bold, brassy, with a comedic belt A feisty Sophie Tucker type who can’t resist the spotlight. To the outside world, she is a model Mother Superior, but to those who know her, she can be an outrageous, quick-witted soul who knows how to get a laugh. Sister Mary Hubert, Mistress of Novices Voice Type: Soprano / Mezzo-Soprano Range: G3–F5 Style: Soulful, powerful, and expressive Second in command and always competing with Mother Superior. She tries to be understanding and diplomatic and teaches the novices the ground rules. She is supposed to be dignified, but with a little encouragement, she’ll happily kick up her heels. Sister Robert Anne Voice Type: Mezzo-Soprano Range: G3–D5 Style: Gritty, energetic, with a Broadway belt A streetwise, tough character from Brooklyn who is a constant source of aggravation for Mother Superior. She has a heart of gold, and the kids adore her because she is fun, speaks their language, and can hit a baseball “out of the park.” Sister Mary Amnesia Voice Type: Soprano Range: Db4–C6 Style: High mix/belt, light operatic, or versatile country style A sweet and innocent nun who lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. Unable to remember her past, she approaches each new day with childlike joy. Sister Mary Leo Voice Type: Soprano / Mezzo-Soprano Range: G#3–G5 Style: Sweet, youthful mix Dance: Must be a very good ballet dancer A novice who entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. She was a dancer before entering the convent and is always eager to display her talent. Young and impressionable, she can also be easily led astray. Supporting Nuns / Chorus A small chorus of additional nuns to support the principal cast and provide additional energy to the main musical numbers. Supporting performers will still participate in the dance and singing components of the audition.

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< Back THEATRE FESTIVAL: One Act Play Festival - Toowoomba Repertory Theatre 22 Aug 2026 Season: August 22nd - 23rd, 2026 Title: Nellie Robinson OBE – One Act Play Festival Presented By: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre Society Genre: One-Act Plays / Theatre Festival / Competition Synopsis: A weekend celebration of short-form theatre featuring a variety of one-act plays performed by visiting theatre companies. The festival includes both open and youth sections, giving performers and creatives the opportunity to present their work in competition while audiences enjoy a diverse program of comedy, drama and new theatre. An adjudicator provides feedback on the performances and awards prizes across the festival. Performance Dates: Saturday 22 August – Sunday 23 August 2026 Performance Location and Address: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre, 94 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ticket Costs: $10–$15 Ticket Link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1620543 Other information: The event includes both youth and open categories. Previous Next

< Back BURLESQUE: Unlaced - The Bootleg Lounge 31 July 2026 Season: July 31st - September 26th, 2026 Title: Unlaced: An Evening of Cabaret & Burlesque Presented By: The Bootleg Lounge Genre: Cabaret / Burlesque / Variety Synopsis: Step through the velvet curtains into an intimate, candle-lit speakeasy for an evening of vintage glamour, modern burlesque and high-impact cabaret. Unlaced unfolds across three acts inspired by Moulin Rouge , Chicago and The Great Gatsby , moving from Parisian romance and bohemian decadence to Fosse-inspired jazz and the glittering excess of the Prohibition era. Expect world-class performers, sharp wit, choreography and plenty of high tease under low lighting. Performance Dates: Friday 31 July 2026 Saturday 1 August 2026 Friday 28 August 2026 Saturday 29 August 2026 Friday 25 September 2026 Saturday 26 September 2026 Performance Times: Doors: 6:00pm Show: 7:00pm Performance Location and Address: The Bootleg Lounge, 13 Upton Street, Bundall QLD 4217 Ticket Costs: From $99 per person Ticket Link: Booking available via the Unlaced website: https://unlaced.netlify.app/ Recommended Age: 18+ Other information: Tapas are available throughout the evening, with a full bar and craft cocktail menu. Cocktail attire or vintage glamour is encouraged. The same three-act revue is presented across all six performances. Previous Next