Title: Money and Friends Presented By: MATES Theatre Genesis Inc. Genre: Australian Comedy / Social Satire / Drama Synopsis: Written by acclaimed Australian playwright David Williamson in 1991, Money and Friends is a sharp social comedy exploring friendship, loyalty, wealth and the uncomfortable truths that emerge when money becomes involved. Set in the fictional coastal holiday resort of Chrystal Inlet, the play follows a close-knit group of nine friends whose relationships are tested when financial hardship strikes. Peter, a kind-hearted mathematics professor, faces financial ruin after helping his brother through bankruptcy. His closest friend and neighbour, Margaret, attempts to rally their wealthy friends to support him, but discovers that generosity is much easier to discuss than to practise. As personal ambitions, romantic entanglements and long-held resentments come to the surface, the group must confront the difference between their professed values and their actual behaviour. Through wit, hypocrisy and uncomfortable revelations, Williamson examines the fragility of friendships when financial security and self-interest are at stake. Audition Date: Sunday 15 November 2026 Audition Time: 10:00am–12:00pm This is a group audition. Applicants may arrive at any time during the two-hour session to participate in script readings. Audition Location and Address: Birkdale School of Arts Hall (Downstairs), 101 Birkdale Road, Birkdale Audition Requirements: Auditions will be conducted through cold readings from the script alongside other actors. No prepared monologue is required. Applicants will read selected scenes from the play. No special accents are required, as this is an Australian play. Performers should be prepared to demonstrate characterisation, script interpretation and the ability to work collaboratively. Applicants of varying experience levels are welcome. Optional StageWorx Script Readings: Two free script-reading sessions will be held before auditions, offering prospective performers an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the play. Saturday 7 November 2026: 9:00am–12:00pm Wednesday 11 November 2026: 1:00pm–4:00pm Location: Cleveland Library, Meeting Room 2, corner of Bloomfield and Middle Streets, Cleveland QLD Audition Registration: Complete the audition form included in the audition pack and email it to info@matestg.org.au with a recent headshot, if available. Applicants should also bring a copy of their completed form and headshot to the audition. The audition form requests: Personal and contact details. Preferred roles. Previous performance or crew experience. Known rehearsal and performance conflicts. Willingness to accept alternative roles or assist backstage. Membership status. Registrations will be accepted until the audition schedule is full. Audition Pack: Download Money and Friends Audition Information Pack (PDF) Performance Times: Friday 12 March: 7:30pm (Opening Night) Saturday 13 March: 2:00pm and 7:30pm Saturday 20 March: 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday 21 March: 2:00pm (Closing Performance) Performance Location: Birkdale School of Arts Hall (Upstairs), 101 Birkdale Road, Birkdale QLD Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals commence Sunday 22 November 2026 and continue until opening night, with a Christmas/New Year break. November–December 2026: Sunday 22 November — First read-through Sunday 28 February - Thursday 11 March — Bump-in and technical rehearsals Rehearsal Times: Tuesday Rehearsals: 7:00pm–9:30pm Thursday Rehearsals: 7:45pm–10:00pm Sunday Rehearsals: 1:00pm–4:00pm Rehearsals will be held at Birkdale School of Arts Hall, initially downstairs before moving upstairs for technical rehearsals and performances. Performer Age: Adult performers. Peter is described as being in his 40s–50s, and Justin in his 20s. Creative Team: Playwright – David Williamson Director – Karen Neale Director Contact: Phone: 0400 170 373 Email: president@matestg.org.au Production Website: https://matestg.org.au/auditions/ Other information: This is an amateur community theatre production. All cast and crew positions are unpaid. Successful cast and crew members must become financial members of MATES Theatre Genesis. Membership Fee: $20 per year, payable by the first rehearsal. Cast members may be required to assist with sourcing costume pieces, props, footwear and personal makeup. Performers must be available for rehearsals, performances and any required publicity activities. Successful applicants will be contacted by phone and/or email, while unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email. Successful cast and crew members must not publicly announce their involvement until MATES has made its official casting announcement. Opportunities are also available for backstage, technical and front-of-house volunteers. Available Roles/Character Breakdown PETER Gender: Male Playing Age: 40s–50s A professor of pure mathematics who is exceptionally kind-hearted and well-liked by his friends. Peter faces financial ruin after helping his brother through bankruptcy. Despite his intelligence and generosity, he finds himself in an increasingly desperate situation. His financial difficulties expose the true nature of his friendships as those around him are forced to decide whether they are willing to help. Performance Requirements: Strong naturalistic acting, emotional vulnerability and the ability to portray warmth, intelligence and financial distress. MARGARET Gender: Female A sharp-witted history professor who is Peter's closest friend and neighbour. Divorced and independent, Margaret is the first to recognise the seriousness of Peter's financial situation and attempts to persuade their wealthy friends to offer assistance. Intelligent, outspoken and socially perceptive, she is also navigating her own romantic life, having recently begun relationships with younger men. Performance Requirements: Strong comedic timing, confident characterisation and the ability to portray intelligence, independence and loyalty. CONRAD Gender: Male A high-profile television reporter and husband to Jaquie. Conrad is professionally successful and belongs to the wealthy social circle whose friendships are challenged by Peter's financial difficulties. He is also the father of Justin, whose resentment towards him reveals tensions within their family. Performance Requirements: Confident stage presence and the ability to portray a successful public figure with complicated personal relationships. JAQUIE Gender: Female Conrad's wife, described as a gold digger. Jaquie is strongly motivated by wealth, financial security and the social advantages that accompany success. Her attitude towards money reflects the materialism and self-interest explored throughout the play. Performance Requirements: Strong character acting, comedic timing and the ability to portray social ambition and materialism. STEPHEN Gender: Male A successful surgeon who is neurotic, tense and easily wound up. Married to Penny, Stephen is part of the affluent friendship group whose personal values and loyalties are tested by Peter's financial difficulties. Performance Requirements: Strong comedic timing, expressive characterisation and the ability to portray anxiety, tension and emotional intensity. PENNY Gender: Female Stephen's wife. Outwardly sweet and agreeable, Penny attempts to conceal her personal dissatisfaction and frustrations within her marriage. Her pleasant demeanour masks deeper emotional conflicts. Performance Requirements: Subtle emotional range, naturalistic acting and the ability to portray the contrast between outward politeness and inner frustration. ALEX Gender: Male A highly successful lawyer, described as a "mega-lawyer". Married to Vicki, Alex enjoys considerable professional and financial success, placing him firmly within the affluent social circle at the centre of the play. His marriage is complicated by Vicki's growing desire for a different life. Performance Requirements: Confident characterisation and the ability to portray professional success and complicated personal relationships. VICKI Gender: Female Alex's wife and a highly competitive social climber. Ambitious and attracted to wealth, glamour and social status, Vicki is considering leaving her husband for an opportunistic younger man who promises her an exciting new life in Los Angeles. Her dissatisfaction with her current circumstances reveals the tension between material success and personal fulfilment. Performance Requirements: Strong comedic timing, confident stage presence and the ability to portray ambition, dissatisfaction and social competitiveness. JUSTIN Gender: Male Playing Age: 20s Conrad's son. A young man who harbours considerable anger towards his father for years of neglect and emotional distance. Justin is also romantically involved with Margaret, creating further complications within the friendship group. His resentment towards Conrad and relationship with Margaret add an intergenerational dimension to the play's examination of loyalty, relationships and self-interest. Performance Requirements: Strong naturalistic acting, emotional intensity and the ability to portray youthful frustration, resentment and complicated relationships.

Title: Cheaters Presented By: Spotlight Theatrical Company Genre: Comedy / Farce / Romantic Comedy Synopsis: Written by Michael Jacobs, Cheaters is a fast-paced American farce exploring love, marriage, infidelity and the complicated relationships between parents and their adult children. Allen and Michelle have been living together for eighteen months. As their first serious relationship develops, Michelle believes they should get married, but Allen isn't convinced he's ready for that commitment. Frustrated by his hesitation, Michelle turns to her parents for relationship advice. Unfortunately, neither family is in a position to offer much wisdom. Unbeknownst to Michelle's father, the woman he has been having an affair with for the past six months is Allen's mother. Meanwhile, Michelle's mother has recently spent the night with Allen's father and is eager to continue their relationship. When the parents arrange a dinner to share their supposed maturity and experience with the young couple, their tangled romantic secrets threaten to unravel. As misunderstandings, revelations and increasingly desperate attempts at deception collide, everyone is left scrambling to protect themselves in this outrageous comedy about love, romance and infidelity. Audition Date: Sunday 15 November 2026 Audition Time: 10:00am Audition Location and Address: Studio 2, 4/50 Johnston Street, Southport QLD Audition Requirements: All performers must use an American accent. Although the play is set in New York, a strong Bronx-style accent is not required. Auditions will involve performing selected scenes from the script. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the relevant audition excerpts: Monica and Howard: Pages 7–8 Grace and Sam: Pages 12–14 Allen and Michelle: Pages 18–20 Audition Pack: Download Cheaters Audition Package (PDF) Director Contact: Phone: 0413 666 815 Email: dawn.china@bigpond.com Performance Dates: 4–20 March 2027 Thursday 4 March Friday 5 March Saturday 6 March Sunday 7 March Thursday 11 March Friday 12 March Saturday 13 March Sunday 14 March Thursday 18 March Friday 19 March Saturday 20 March Performance Times: Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 7:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm Performance Location: Spotlight Theatre, Gold Coast QLD Rehearsal Dates: Wednesday 18 November 2026: Cast read-through at Seachange, Upper Coomera. First Rehearsal: Sunday 22 November at 10:00am. Rehearsals will initially take place on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. An additional weekday evening rehearsal may be introduced closer to opening night. Warnings: The play contains adult relationship themes, including infidelity, extramarital affairs, deception. Performer Age: Adult performers. Suggested character playing ages are approximately 25 for the younger couple and 50s for the parents. These ages are flexible. Creative Team: Playwright: Michael Jacobs Director: Dawn China Production Website: https://www.spotlighttheatre.com.au/auditions Available Roles/Character Breakdown MONICA Gender: Female Playing Age: 50s (flexible) Accent: American Howard's wife and one of the four parents whose tangled romantic relationships drive the comedy. Loud, demanding and abrasive, Monica is a forceful personality who is accustomed to expressing exactly what she thinks. She is also entangled in the complicated web of secret infidelity, and her romantic involvement with Allen's father contributes to the chaos that unfolds when the families come together. Performance Requirements: Strong comedic timing, confident stage presence and the ability to portray an outspoken, demanding character. Audition Material: Pages 7–8, with Howard. GRACE Gender: Female Playing Age: 50s (flexible) Accent: American Sam's wife and a woman who values control, order and propriety. Sometimes devout or rigid in her outlook, Grace attempts to maintain a composed exterior while navigating unexpected romantic complications. Her involvement in the increasingly tangled family relationships challenges her sense of stability and control. Performance Requirements: Strong character acting, precise comedic timing and the ability to portray a controlled personality whose composure is tested by escalating circumstances. Audition Material: Pages 12–14, with Sam. HOWARD Gender: Male Playing Age: 50s (flexible) Accent: American Monica's husband, a self-absorbed, bullying or hapless man who has allowed an extramarital affair to continue far longer than intended. Having secretly been involved with Allen's mother for six months, Howard is now looking for a way out of the relationship. His attempts to escape the situation become increasingly complicated when the families arrange to meet. Performance Requirements: Strong farcical instincts, expressive characterisation and the ability to portray selfishness, desperation and comic discomfort. Audition Material: Pages 7–8, with Monica. SAM Gender: Male Playing Age: 50s (flexible) Accent: American Grace's husband, a sensitive, downtrodden and insecure man who finds himself caught up in an extramarital relationship. Unlike some of the more domineering personalities around him, Sam is emotionally vulnerable and frequently uncertain of himself. His involvement in the family's romantic entanglements creates further complications as the secrets begin to emerge. Performance Requirements: Strong reactive comedy, emotional vulnerability and the ability to portray insecurity and discomfort. Audition Material: Pages 12–14, with Grace. ALLEN (ALAN) Gender: Male Playing Age: Approximately 25 (flexible) Accent: American Michelle's boyfriend of eighteen months. Having entered his first serious relationship, Allen is uncertain whether he is ready for marriage despite Michelle's desire to take the next step. His reluctance to commit sparks the central conflict of the play, prompting Michelle to seek advice from her parents. As the older generation's romantic secrets begin to emerge, Allen finds himself caught in an increasingly absurd family situation. Performance Requirements: Naturalistic acting, strong comedic timing and the ability to portray hesitation, uncertainty and relationship conflict. Audition Material: Pages 18–20, with Michelle. MICHELLE Gender: Female Playing Age: Approximately 25 (flexible) Accent: American Allen's girlfriend of eighteen months. Michelle believes their relationship has reached the point where marriage should be the natural next step, but Allen's hesitation leaves her frustrated and uncertain about their future. Seeking reassurance and advice, she turns to her parents, unaware of the complicated romantic secrets that connect both families. Her desire for commitment sets the events of the play in motion. Performance Requirements: Strong comedic timing, emotional authenticity and the ability to portray determination, frustration and romantic uncertainty. Audition Material: Pages 18–20, with Allen.

Title: Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall Presented By: Ipswich Little Theatre Society (ILT) Genre: Farce / Murder Mystery Comedy / Comedy Synopsis: Written by Mark Kilmurray and Jamie Oxenbould, Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall is a chaotic theatrical farce in which everything that can go wrong inevitably does. It's opening night for director and playwright Shane Tweed's brand-new murder mystery, Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall. Unfortunately, seven members of the amateur theatre company's cast have fallen ill with the dreaded lurgy, leaving the production in complete disarray. Determined to uphold the theatrical tradition that "the show must go on", Shane and two remaining actors attempt to perform the entire production themselves. With frantic costume changes, misplaced props, absurd miscasting, multiple characters and increasingly disastrous theatrical mishaps, the performers struggle to keep their murder mystery from descending into complete chaos. Can they somehow pull off the performance, or will everything go horribly, terribly and awfully wrong? Audition Date: Monday 9 November 2026 Audition Time: 7:30pm Audition Location and Address: Jean Pratt Building, Ipswich Little Theatre Complex, Ipswich QLD Audition Requirements: Ipswich Little Theatre is seeking actors with previous experience or an intuitive understanding of comic timing who can confidently portray multiple characters with differing accents and personalities. Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the supplied audition scenes before attending. Knowledge of these excerpts will assist performers during the audition. Applicants should demonstrate: Strong comedic timing and an understanding of farcical performance. Flexibility in portraying multiple characters. The ability to switch between different accents and characterisations. Confident script interpretation and collaborative performance skills. Strong stage presence, adaptability and an ability to respond to fast-paced theatrical situations. Audition Registration: Register for Auditions The registration form requests: Personal and contact information. Current Ipswich Little Theatre membership status. Previous acting experience. Roles of interest. Rehearsal availability. Known scheduling conflicts. Willingness to assist backstage or with front of house if not cast. Audition Pack: Side 1 – Shane and Pip Side 2 – Full Cast, Act 1 Side 3 – Full Cast, Act 2 Additional copies of the script or audition scenes may be requested directly from the director. Director Contact: jorobbins001@gmail.com Performance Dates: 24 February – 13 March 2027 Performance Location: Ipswich Little Theatre, Ipswich QLD Rehearsal Times: Rehearsals are generally held on weekday evenings, with occasional weekend rehearsals depending on cast and crew availability. Applicants must indicate their availability and any known conflicts when registering. Performer Age: Adult performers. Character playing ages range from approximately 25–60+. Creative Team: Playwrights: Mark Kilmurray and Jamie Oxenbould Director: Jo Robbins Assistant Director: Leanne Bamford Assistant Director: Shane Mallory Production Website: https://www.ilt.org.au/getinvolved/auditions/ Available Roles/Character Breakdown KAREN Playing Age: 30s–40s Pragmatic and a little dry. Karen brings a practical, grounded personality to the chaos of the production. Her understated approach provides a contrast to the more enthusiastic and theatrical personalities around her. Performance Requirements: Strong comic timing, dry humour and the ability to maintain a straight-faced performance amid increasingly absurd situations. PHILLIPA (PIP) Playing Age: 30s–50s Very keen and enthusiastic. Phillipa approaches the theatrical production with eagerness and commitment, even as circumstances become increasingly ridiculous. Performance Requirements: Energetic characterisation, expressive comedy and the flexibility to portray multiple characters. SHANE Playing Age: 30s–50s Very enthusiastic and a born optimist. Shane is determined to keep the production moving forward despite the extraordinary challenges threatening to derail opening night. His relentless optimism and enthusiasm contribute to the escalating theatrical chaos. Performance Requirements: Strong comic timing, confident stage presence, high energy and the ability to portray enthusiasm under pressure. BARNEY Playing Age: 40–60 A member of the old guard who is extremely theatrical and lives for the theatre. Barney is deeply devoted to performing and embraces the dramatic traditions of amateur theatre with considerable enthusiasm. Performance Requirements: Larger-than-life characterisation, theatrical flair, strong comic instincts and the ability to portray exaggerated personalities. RICHARD Playing Age: 25+ The straight man of the group, who finds himself completely out of his depth. Richard attempts to navigate the increasingly ridiculous circumstances surrounding the production, often serving as a grounded contrast to the more eccentric personalities. Performance Requirements: Excellent reactive comedy, understated characterisation and the ability to communicate confusion, frustration and discomfort.

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< Back THEATRE: Constellations - All Entertainment 15 Oct 2026 Season: October 15th - November 21st, 2026 Title: Constellations Presented By: All Entertainment Genre: Contemporary Drama / Romance / Science Fiction Synopsis: A chance encounter between Marianne, a quantum physicist, and Roland, a beekeeper, unfolds across a seemingly infinite number of possible realities. As their relationship shifts through different choices, conversations and outcomes, Constellations explores love, free will, fate and the fragile possibilities that shape our lives. Written By: Nick Payne Performance Dates: 15 October – 21 November 2026 Performance Location and Address: Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong QLD 4066 Ticket Costs: Adult $65 | Student / Concession $55 | Group 6+ $50 per person | Ticket Link: https://allentertainment.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/158584 Duration: 70 minutes, no interval Creative Team: Harrison Allen – Director Production Website: https://www.allentertainment.com.au/constellations/ Other information: An immersive production staged inside the Planetarium's 12.5-metre Skydome, featuring 8K, 360-degree projection mapping. Limited to 125 audience members per performance. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Small Mouth Sounds - Queensland Theatre, Counterpilot 13 Oct 2026 Season: October 13th - November 1st, 2026 Title: Small Mouth Sounds Presented By: Queensland Theatre Genre: Contemporary Theatre / Comedy / Drama Synopsis: Six strangers arrive at a silent retreat in search of peace, clarity and personal transformation. Forbidden from speaking, they must navigate awkward encounters, unexpected connections and their own emotional baggage through gestures, glances and the occasional involuntary noise. A quietly hilarious and deeply human exploration of loneliness, vulnerability and our desperate need to connect. Written By: Bess Wohl Performance Dates: 13 October – 1 November 2026 Performance Times: Tuesday–Wednesday – 6:30pm Thursday–Saturday – 7:30pm Wednesday Matinee – 1:00pm Saturday–Sunday Matinee – 2:00pm Performance Location and Address: Bille Brown Theatre, 78 Montague Road, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: Adult from $72 | Concession from $70 | Ages 35 & Under from $36 Ticket Link: https://queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/small-mouth-sounds Warnings: Mature themes, mild infrequent coarse language, simulated sex sounds and full-frontal male nudity. Recommended Age: 15+ Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes, no interval Cast: Louise Brehmer (Joan), Stephen Geronimos (Rodney), Judy Hainsworth (Alicia), Kieran Law (Jan), Jodie Levesconte (Judy), Barbara Lowing (The Teacher / Voice) and Anthony Standish (Ned). Creative Team: Bridget Boyle & Nathan Sibthorpe – Co-Directors | Isabel Hudson – Set & Costume Designer | Christine Felmingham – Lighting Designer | Mike Willmett – Composer & Sound Designer Other information: An innovative audio-immersive production created with Counterpilot, providing each audience member with headphones to experience the subtle sounds of the performance. Night with the Artists: 20 October Auslan-interpreted performance: 23 October Audio-described performance: 31 October Previous Next