Title: Wonderland – A Family Musical Adventure Presented By: Noosa Arts Theatre Genre: Family Musical / Musical Adventure Synopsis: Written and directed by Russell Krause, Wonderland – A Family Musical Adventure is a colourful reimagining of the classic Alice story, filled with music, comedy, magic, and larger-than-life characters. When Alice chooses to follow an unfamiliar path, she discovers a whimsical world populated by a frantic White Rabbit, an enigmatic Cheshire Cat, an eccentric Mad Hatter, a Queen of Hearts obsessed with perfect order, and many other curious inhabitants. Designed for the whole family, the production celebrates imagination, wonder, curiosity, and the joy of stepping into the unexpected. Audition Date: Monday 14 & Wednesday 16 September 2026 Audition Time: Young performers – 4:30pm–5:30pm group session Adult/Lead roles – from 5:30pm Audition Location and Address: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville QLD 4566 Audition Requirements: The audition process is intended to be friendly, relaxed, and fairly quick. The team is looking for personality, connection to the material, imagination, and responsiveness to direction rather than memorisation or imitation of well-known screen versions. Auditionees do not need to use accents or costumes. For young performers, enthusiasm, confidence, imagination, and a willingness to work as part of a team are valued more highly than prior stage experience. For adult/core roles: Prepare a short song of your own choice, approximately 60 seconds. The song does not need to be from a musical or resemble the style of Wonderland. The song may be performed with a backing track or unaccompanied. If using a backing track, have it cued and ready on your own phone/device. Read the supplied audition extract for the role you are most interested in. Memorisation is not required, though auditionees should be very familiar with the excerpt. You may be asked to repeat part of the scene after receiving a different direction. A short, simple movement/dance combination may also be taught. This is intended to assess rhythm, confidence, character, and willingness to participate rather than advanced dance technique. For young performers: Auditions will mainly take place as a group. The session may include a short warm-up, simple dance/movement routine, group singing, character reactions, and a short reading for performers interested in featured/speaking roles. A prepared solo is optional for young performers. Audition Registration: Book an audition time by contacting Margaret Courtney: Email: theperegianpair@hotmail.com Mobile: 0407 450 621 Audition Pack: Wonderland Character Ages & Audition Excerpts Performance Times: Thursday 7 January – 6:30pm Friday 8 January – 6:30pm Saturday 9 January – 2:00pm Sunday 10 January – 2:00pm Thursday 14 January – 6:30pm Friday 15 January – 6:30pm Saturday 16 January – 2:00pm Sunday 17 January – 2:00pm Performance Location: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville QLD 4566 Rehearsal Dates: Beginning 29 October 2026 Rehearsal Times: October & November – Tuesday and Friday early evenings or Sunday afternoons, TBC December – Tuesday early evenings and Saturdays, 10:00am–2:00pm Performer Age: Mixed ages. Creative Team: Writer & Director – Russell Krause Production Website: Noosa Arts Theatre – Auditions Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Cheshire Cat | Age range 20+ | Good vocals | The central storyteller and audience guide. Playful, warm, clever, and slightly mysterious. The role requires strong audience connection, stillness, confidence, and comic timing. No “cat voice” is necessary. Alice | Age range 14–25 | Observant, curious, genuine, and determined. Alice is the audience’s entry point into Wonderland, so naturalness, listening, and emotional truth are more important than eccentricity. Queen of Hearts | Age range 25+ | Strong singer | Commanding, theatrical, and very funny, but not simply a one-note villain. She genuinely believes that order and rules are necessary to protect Wonderland. Requires authority, precision, comic seriousness, and flashes of vulnerability. White Rabbit | Age 17+ | Strong singer | Fast, anxious, lovable, and physically comic. The Rabbit is frantic because he genuinely knows something important is unfolding. Requires pace, physicality, clarity, and strong comic instincts. Hatter | Age 17+ | Eccentric, unpredictable, warm, thoughtful, and sincere. The Hatter can move effortlessly between ridiculous comedy and heartfelt sincerity. Performer should be able to sell a song. March Hare | No specific age | The Hatter’s high-energy comic partner. Mischievous, physical, quick, and generous with other performers. Strong comic timing and fearless commitment are important. Tweedle Dee | No specific age | One half of a comic double act. Requires strong rhythm, wordplay, physical precision, and chemistry with Tweedle Dum. The pair should feel deeply connected even while contradicting each other. Tweedle Dum | No specific age | The other half of the Tweedle double act. Requires timing, physicality, partnership, and the ability to switch unexpectedly between nonsense and genuine sincerity. Sleepy Dormouse | No specific age | A character-comedy role built around pauses, facial expression, physical timing, and contrast. Sleepy, slightly grumpy, strange, and capable of suddenly changing pace. Young Ensemble } Approximately ages 8–16 | A small but important ensemble bringing Wonderland to life through roles such as Playing Cards, Cheshire Kittens, Little White Rabbits, Forest Creatures, Flowers, and other colourful characters. There will be opportunities for individual character moments, comedy, featured parts, and short speaking roles.

Title: The Prom Presented By: Phoenix Ensemble Genre: Musical Comedy Synopsis: Four eccentric Broadway stars are desperately in need of a new stage. When they hear that controversy is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom, they decide it is the perfect opportunity to put a spotlight on the issue, and themselves. The town’s parents are determined to keep the high school dance on the “straight and narrow,” but student Emma Nolan simply wants to bring her girlfriend to prom. The visiting Broadway performers join forces with Emma, setting in motion a transformation that brings the community together in the name of love and acceptance. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom combines the humour and heart of a traditional musical comedy with themes of LGBTQIA+ identity, acceptance, community, and standing up for yourself. Audition Date: Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October 2026 Audition Time: Friday 2 October – from 6:00pm, Saturday 3 October – from 9:00am Compulsory Dance Call: Saturday 3 October, 11:30am–12:30pm Audition Location and Address: Phoenix Ensemble – The Pavilion Theatre, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, Beenleigh QLD Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Video auditions will be accepted for performers unable to attend in person. Email auditions@phoenixensemble.com.au for video submission requirements. Audition Requirements: All auditionees complete an individual audition incorporating singing and acting, plus the compulsory group dance call. Music: Prepare two contrasting songs in the style of the show, each approximately 45 seconds–1 minute. Songs should showcase your voice, demonstrate connection to character and storytelling, and not be from The Prom. No pianist will be provided. Bring backing tracks on a Bluetooth-compatible device or an AUX-compatible device. Acting: Select one of the supplied audition sides corresponding with the character you are auditioning for. If auditioning for multiple characters or ensemble, choose the side you feel most drawn to. The scene does not need to be memorised. All audition scenes should be presented in a General American accent. Dance: All auditionees must attend the group dance call on Saturday 3 October, 11:30am–12:30pm. Choreography will be taught on the day. Bring water and wear clothes suitable for movement. Audition Registration: Book Your Audition Audition Pack:The Prom Audition Pack Performance Dates: Performances commence Friday 5 February 2027 and run for four weeks, concluding before bump-out on Sunday 28 February 2027. Performance Times: Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, with Saturday matinees. There are no Sunday performances. Performance Location: Phoenix Ensemble – The Pavilion Theatre “The Tin Shed”Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, Beenleigh QLD Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals commence Sunday 8 November 2026. Rehearsal Times: Mondays – 7:00pm–10:00pm Wednesdays – 7:00pm–10:00pm Sundays – 2:00pm–8:00pm Warnings: The musical deals with themes including homophobia, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, bullying, conservative opposition to same-sex relationships. Performer Age: All performers must be 18 years or older by the first rehearsal on 8 November 2026. Teenage characters have stage ages of approximately 16–18, but performers themselves must be adults. Creative Team: Director – Hayley Gervais Choreographer – Jaya Music Director – Rae Rose Assistant Director – Emma Parkinson Production Website: Phoenix Ensemble – Auditions Other information: This is an amateur production and no performing roles are paid. Audition outcomes are expected to be communicated by Tuesday 13 October 2026. Callbacks, if required, will be held by invitation on Tuesday 6 October from 7:00pm. Phoenix Ensemble strongly encourages performers from varied cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religious and political perspectives, people with disability, neurodivergent performers, and performers with a variety of lived experiences to audition. Successful cast members must become financial members of Phoenix Ensemble on or before the first rehearsal. All members must also hold, or be willing and able to obtain, a valid Blue Card. All known rehearsal, performance, and production conflicts should be disclosed when registering. Tech/final rehearsals and the performance period are compulsory attendance dates. Audition enquiries: auditions@phoenixensemble.com.au Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Emma Nolan Female-presenting | Stage age 16–18 Vocal Range: F3–E5 | Strong mix/belt A teenager from Indiana who reluctantly becomes a public face for LGBTQIA+ youth. Emma is highly intelligent with a slightly tomboyish quality, underdog energy, and an endearing awkward/anxious sense of humour. Requires a strong actor and singer. Guitar ability is an advantage but not required. Dee Dee Allen Female-presenting | Stage age 40–55 Vocal Range: E3–D5 | Strong belt or very strong mix/belt A Broadway diva whose enormous ego matches her enormous talent. Dee Dee is hilariously self-involved but begins to yearn for an opportunity to genuinely help someone other than herself. Requires powerful Broadway vocals and a commanding stage presence. Barry Glickman Male-presenting | Stage age 35–45 Vocal Range: B♭3–F#4 A flamboyant Broadway star who is impulsive, theatrical, politically incorrect without realising it, and never afraid to make a scene. Barry becomes particularly invested in Emma’s situation because he longs to give her the prom experience he was unable to have as a teenager. Alyssa Greene Female-presenting | Stage age 16–18 Vocal Range: A♭4–E♭5 A cheerleader, top student, and secretly Emma’s girlfriend. Alyssa faces enormous pressure from her mother and friends and desperately tries to meet everyone’s expectations. She wants to fit in and struggles to find the courage to stand up to her mother. Mr. Hawkins Male-presenting | Stage age 40–50 Vocal Range: G2–F4 The straight-laced and easily flustered principal of a small-town school. Underneath his reserved exterior, he is an enthusiastic Broadway fan. Angie Dickinson Female-presenting | Stage age 40s Vocal Range: A♭4–E5 A long-running ensemble performer in the Broadway production of Chicago, where she has spent approximately 20 years. A jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Requires a strong actor, singer, and dancer. Flexibility is an asset. Mrs. Greene Female-presenting | Stage age 35–45 Vocal Range: A3–C5 Alyssa’s intimidating, conservative single mother and head of the PTA. Deep down, Mrs. Greene recognises that Alyssa is struggling with her identity, but she is frightened of confronting the reality because she fears her daughter will face a difficult life. Trent Oliver Male-presenting | Stage age 30–40 Vocal Range: C3–A♭4 A pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in a non-Equity tour of Godspell. Handsome, charming, funny, and very fond of hearing himself speak. Requires a strong actor, singer, and mover. Sheldon Saperstein Open presenting gender | Stage age 30–40 Vocal Range: Open and adjusted to suit performer A charismatic press agent representing both Dee Dee and Barry. Dry wit is essential. Shelby / Ensemble Female-presenting | Stage age 16–18 Vocal Range: A♭4–B♭5 A popular cheerleader, Kaylee’s second-in-command, and Kevin’s girlfriend. She begins as a bully but eventually learns to accept Emma. Kaylee / Ensemble Female-presenting | Stage age 16–18 Vocal Range: A♭4–C5 The head cheerleader and school’s leading mean girl. Nick’s girlfriend. Popular, confident, and admired by her classmates, she initially bullies Emma before eventually learning acceptance. Nick / Ensemble Male-presenting | Stage age 16–18 Vocal Range: C4–F4 A popular school jock and Kaylee’s boyfriend. Extremely handsome and socially successful. He initially participates in bullying Emma but eventually changes his attitude. Kevin / Ensemble Male-presenting | Stage age 16–18 Vocal Range: D3–G4 A school jock, Shelby’s boyfriend, Nick’s right-hand man, and the class clown. Like the other popular students, he begins as a bully before ultimately learning to accept Emma. Ensemble / Multiple Roles Mixed presenting genders | Mixed vocal ranges These tracks cover numerous featured and ensemble characters throughout the show, including Broadway reporters, high school students, parents, Godspell cast members, and other supporting characters. Strong singing, dancing, and acting skills are required.

Title: Nerdy Prudes Must Die Presented By: Javeenbah Theatre Company Genre: Musical / Teen Slasher Comedy / Horror Comedy Synopsis: From the creators of The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals and Black Friday, Nerdy Prudes Must Die is a teen-slasher comedy about a group of geeks and their ghostly tormentor. When the biggest losers at Hatchetfield High unwittingly complete an ancient evil ritual, they unleash an all-powerful, angry spirit with a grudge against nerds. Stephanie Lauter, Grace Chasity, Peter Spankoffski, and their fellow social rejects must fight to save themselves and nerdy prudes everywhere from the fury of a bully beyond the grave. Audition Date: Sunday 27 September 2026 Audition Time: 10:00am–3:30pm 10:00am–11:30am: All auditionees attend for drama/acting audition 12:30pm–3:30pm: Individual vocal audition times, allocated separately Audition Location and Address: Javeenbah Theatre, 21 Stevens Street, Nerang QLD 4211 Audition Requirements: Acting/Drama: The acting audition will include drama and improv games, as well as informal “get to know you” activities. Auditionees will then read selected scenes in groups for the roles they are auditioning for in front of the panel. Scripts are available through the audition material link on the Javeenbah website. Vocal: Prepare two songs: One song from the supplied audition material for your chosen character. One 60–90 second cut of a song of your own choice. This is intended as your opportunity to show off your vocal strengths. If auditioning for more than one role, only prepare one character song from the supplied audition material. The production team is looking for vocal talent and agility, as well as the ability to communicate character through singing and vocal choices. Vocal cuts and backing tracks are provided in the audition material folder. Audition Registration: Register for Nerdy Prudes Must Die Auditions Audition Pack: Download the Audition Pack Audition Material: Nerdy Prudes Must Die Audition Material Performance Dates: 13–27 February 2027 Performance Location: Javeenbah Theatre, 21 Stevens Street, Nerang QLD 4211 Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals will take place on Wednesday nights and Sundays. Rehearsal Times: Wednesday evenings and Sunday half-days, with Sunday times varying. Performers will only be called to rehearsals where they are required. Performer Age: Adult performers. Creative Team: Director – Jocelyn Moore-Carter Music Director – Jake Goodall Choreographer – Georgia Ogge Assistant Music Director – Kylah Yvonne Production Website: Javeenbah Theatre – Auditions Other information: The audition panel will consist of the Nerdy Prudes Must Die creative team and members of Javeenbah’s production management committee. The production uses extensive role doubling, with many performers playing a principal character plus several supporting, ensemble, or supernatural roles. For questions, contact npmdjbah@gmail.com Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Max Jagerman | Male | Stage age 18–25 | Plays Max Jagerman and multiple offstage singing tracks. Stephanie Lauter | Female | Stage age 18–25 | Plays Stephanie Lauter and Cast 3. Grace Chastity | Female | Stage age 18–25 | Plays Grace Chastity and Cast 2. Peter Spankoffski | Masc-presenting | Stage age 18–28 | Plays Peter Spankoffski, Dan Reynolds, and Cast 1. Ruth Fleming | Fem-presenting | Stage age 18–25 | Plays Ruth Fleming, Donna Daggit, Emma Perkins, and Blinky. Richie Lipshitz | Masc-presenting | Stage age 18–28 | Plays Richie Lipshitz, Reporter 1, Cast 4, Paul Matthews, and Wiggly. DC Shapiro | Any age | Any gender | Plays Detective Shapiro, Nerd, Brenda, Reporter 2, and ensemble parts. Mayor Lauter | Any age | Any gender | Plays Cop, Jason, Mayor Lauter, Pokey, and ensemble parts. Mark Chastity | Masc-presenting | Stage age 18–40 | Plays Officer Bailey, Kyle, Mark Chastity, Announcer, and Tinky. Miss Mulbery | Fem-presenting | Stage age 18–40 | Plays Miss Mulbery, Miss Tessburger, Karen Chastity, Stacey, and Nibly.

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< Back THEATRE: Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking - Brisbane Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse 10 Sept 2026 Season: September 10th - 13th, 2026 Title: Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking Presented By: Brisbane Festival in association with Brisbane Powerhouse Genre: Theatre / Drama / Māori Storytelling Synopsis: An extraordinary mapping of Aotearoa New Zealand through the eyes of Tiri Mahana, a 186-year-old Māori matriarch whose life stretches from her birth at the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to present-day Aotearoa. This bilingual retelling of Witi Ihimaera’s Woman Far Walking explores history, resistance, memory and survival while celebrating Māori women and the rangatahi who will carry Aotearoa into the future. Performed in English and te reo Māori, Tiri reminds audiences that the good and right things in life are worth fighting for. Written By: Witi Ihimaera, Katie Wolfe, Maioha Allen & Tā Haare Williams, drawn from the original play Woman Far Walking by Witi Ihimaera Performance Dates: 10–13 September 2026 Performance Times: Thursday 10 September – 6:30pm Friday 11 September – 11:00am & 6:30pm Saturday 12 September – 6:30pm Sunday 13 September – 6:30pm Performance Location and Address: Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm QLD 4005 Ticket Costs: Thursday Adult – $49.90 Thursday Concession – $39.90 Friday & Sunday Adult – $59.90 Friday & Sunday Concession – $49.90 Group 10+, student and Mobtix discounts available Ticket Link: Book Tickets – Brisbane Powerhouse Warnings: Adult themes and sexual references Recommended Age: 12+ Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes, with a full lockout. Latecomers will not be admitted. Cast: Miriama McDowell Nī Dekkers-Reihana Creative Team: Director – Katie Wolfe Writers – Witi Ihimaera, Katie Wolfe, Maioha Allen & Tā Haare Williams Production Website: Brisbane Powerhouse – Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking Other information: The work was commissioned by Auckland Theatre Company in 2025 and is performed in both English and te reo Māori. The Sunday 13 September 6:30pm performance is both Auslan interpreted and audio described . Wheelchair accessibility is also available. Children 12 months and under may attend free on the knee; all other patrons require a ticket. Previous Next

< Back CHORAL CONCERT: OEM Foundation: Rex - One Equal Music 12 Sept 2026 Season: September 12th, 2026 Title: OEM Foundation: REX Presented By: One Equal Music Genre: Classical and contemporary choral music Synopsis: Majestic and deeply expressive, REX —Latin for “King”—crowns the OEM Foundation Choir’s year with a program spanning centuries of choral music. Ancient works by composers including William Byrd and John Sheppard are contrasted with contemplative contemporary compositions by Owain Park, Alexander Gretchaninov and James MacMillan. Performance Dates and Times: Saturday 12 September 2026 — 7:30 pm Performance Location and Address: St Brigid’s Church, 78 Musgrave Road, Red Hill QLD 4059 Ticket Costs: Adult - $40 Concession - $30 Under 30 - $20 Ticket Link: Book through TryBooking Recommended Age: All Ages Duration: 60 minutes Production Website: One Equal Music Other Information: Complimentary wine and ample free parking are advertised for attendees. Previous Next