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Title:  Ravenscroft Presented By:  Growl Theatre Genre:  Gothic Mystery / Dark Comedy Synopsis: A body lies at the foot of the stairs in a lonely country manor. Inspector Ruffing is called in to discover the truth, but nothing at Ravenscroft is straightforward. Five women - each with her own secrets, suspicions, and eccentricities - draw the detective into a world of tangled relationships, eerie undercurrents, and darkly comic revelations. Is Ravenscroft haunted? Is the truth hidden in the walls - or in the hearts of its inhabitants? Don Nigro’s Ravenscroft  is a witty, gothic mystery with dry humour, twisting suspense, and a cast of characters who keep both the detective and the audience guessing until the very end. Audition Date:  Sunday May 10th, 2026 Audition Time:  6:30PM Audition Location and Address:  Windsor School of Arts, 381 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor Audition Requirements: Download and review the audition pack (includes character descriptions & rehearsal schedule) Prepare audition pieces (3 provided; familiarity preferred, full memorisation not required) Bring headshot and acting CV Audition Registration: Complete audition registration form Email headshot & CV to production@growltheatre.org.au Audition Pack: Ravenscroft Audition Pack Performance Dates:  August 15th - 29th, 2026 Performance Location:  Windsor School of Arts, 381 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor Rehearsal Dates:  Starting Sunday June 7th, 2026 Rehearsal Times: Mondays & Thursdays - 6:30PM – 9:30PM Sundays - 1:30PM – 5:00PM Rehearsal Location:  Windsor School of Arts, 381 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor Warnings:  Themes of death, psychological tension Performer Age:  30–50 (current role); additional roles TBA Creative Team: Director - Pauline Davies Production Website:   Growl Theatre - Ravenscroft Other Information: Membership fee - $30 (required if cast; valid through 2026) Costumes largely provided; cast must supply basic makeup Female roles will be announced later Available Roles / Character Breakdown: Inspector Ruffing  (30–50) A weary, intelligent detective investigating a suspicious death. Rational and methodical, he becomes increasingly unsettled as the women of Ravenscroft outmanoeuvre him. Requirements: Strong dry comic timing; ability to transition from authority to vulnerability; high stamina (onstage for most of the play).

Title:  Blithe Spirit Presented By:  Villanova Players Theatre Genre:  Comedy Synopsis: An iconic comedy from one of the greatest British wits, Noël Coward, often considered his best.The novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium, Madame Arcati, to a dinner party, who accidentally brings back the ghost of his deceased wife, Elvira.Charles can see Elvira, but she is invisible to everyone else, including his current wife, Ruth. Elvira’s arrival causes chaos, as both women fight for his love and attention. Audition Date:  Sunday May 10th, 2026 Audition Time:  10AM - 12PM Audition Location and Address:  Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Audition Self Tape : If you’re unable to make it to in-person auditions, please submit a video audition to info@villanovaplayers.com by May 10 and please email with any questions. Audition Requirements: Cold read in audition Audition Registration: Complete the Expression of Interest form HERE and Book your Audition Time HERE Audition Pack: Blithe Spirit Audition Pack Performance Dates: July 17th - 26th, 2026 Performance Times:   Fridays - 7:30PM Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM Sundays - 2PM Performance Location:  Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Rehearsal Dates:  Rehearsals begin May 24th, 2026 Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays - 7PM – 9:30PM Sundays - 11AM – 4:30PM Rehearsal Location:  Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Performer Age:  18+ (role dependent) Creative Team: Director - Roslyn Johnson Production Website:   Villanova Players Theatre - Blithe Spirit Other Information: For more information: info@villanovaplayers.com  or 0428 867 994 Submit an Expression of Interest even if you cannot attend the audition in person. Available Roles / Character Breakdown: Edith  – The housemaid; nervy, eager to please (Female, 18+) Charles Condomine  – Novelist, widower researching the occult (Male, 35+) Ruth  – His wife; smart, business-like, practical (Female, 28+) Dr Bradman  – Middle-aged dinner guest (Male, 40+) Mrs Bradman  – His wife (Female, 40+) Madame Arcati  – Eccentric, over-the-top medium (Female, 40+) Elvira  – Ghost of Charles’ first wife; vain, playful, petulant (Female, 30+)

Title:  Senior IMPACT Ensemble 2026; Peter Pan & Wendy Presented By:  Empire Youth Arts Genre:  Devised Theatre / Contemporary Ensemble Performance Synopsis: The Senior IMPACT Ensemble is an audition-based performance program for young artists aged approximately 15–20. Participants collaborate with professional creatives to devise and perform an original work, exploring contemporary themes and personal stories through an ensemble-driven creative process. Audition Date:  May 11th - 12th, 2026 Audition Time: 4PM - Group Audition From 5PM - Solo Auditions Audition Location and Address: Empire Theatre, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD Audition Requirements: Prepare a short monologue (published work) Present an original/devised piece (e.g. monologue, poem, movement, etc.) Attend both group and solo audition components Audition Registration: Submit application form via email to youtharts@empiretheatre.com.au  or via the Empire Theatre website Application Form included in Audition Pack Audition Pack: Senior Impact Ensemble Audition Pack Performance Dates:  October 9th - 10th, 2026 Performance Times:  7PM Performance Location: The Armitage Centre, Empire Theatre, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD Rehearsal Dates: May – October 2026 (including school holiday intensives) Rehearsal Times: See Audition pack for detailed rehearsal schedule. Rehearsal Location: Empire Theatre, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba Warnings: Content may explore mature or contemporary themes (typical of devised youth theatre) Performer Age: Approx. 15–20 years Production Website: Empire Youth Arts - Senior Impact Ensemble Other Information: Participation fee applies (payment plans/assistance may be available) Opportunities also available for Assistant Creatives and Writers Open to performers of all experience levels Focus on collaboration, creativity, and original storytelling Available Roles / Character Breakdown: Ensemble-based production (approx. 8–14 performers); roles devised collaboratively during rehearsal process rather than pre-cast characters

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< Back SHOWCASE: Dare to Share - Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble 23 Apr 2026 Season: April 23rd - 25th, 2026 Title: Dare to Share Presented By: Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble Genre: Theatre, Shakespeare, Devised Performance, Training Showcase Synopsis: Dare to Share is an annual training-sharing performance by the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into the company’s rehearsal and actor-training processes. Drawing on Shakespeare’s speeches, sonnets, and scenes, the ensemble explores themes such as deception, identity, and truth through a series of devised and rehearsed pieces. The work highlights the company’s collaborative approach and the evolving craft of its performers. Performance Dates: April 23rd - 25th, 2026 Performance Times: 7:30pm Performance Location and Address: The Avalon, UQ, 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067 Ticket Costs: $14 pp Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Dare to Share Production Website: Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble - Dare to Share Other information: The Avalon Theatre at UQ is wheelchair accessible, with automated sliding doors at the main entrance, accessible seating areas, ambulatory all-gender toilets, and designated wheelchair spaces in the main theatre. Accessible parking is available on site with PWD bays. Previous Next

< Back CABARET: Miscast Musical Cabaret - Sun and Wine Arts Company 23 Apr 2026 Season: April 23rd - 24th, 2026 Title: Miscast Musical Cabaret Presented By: Sun and Wine Arts Company Genre: Cabaret, Musical Theatre, Variety Synopsis: Miscast Cabaret is a playful celebration of musical theatre with a twist, where performers take on songs and roles they would not traditionally be cast in. Expect gender-swapped, age-swapped and type-swapped performances that celebrate creativity, surprise casting choices and reimagined musical theatre moments in a fun, inclusive cabaret setting. Performance Dates: April 23rd - 24th, 2026 Performance Times: 7:30PM Performance Location and Address: 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD 4170, Australia Ticket Costs: General Admission - $30 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Miscast Musical Cabaret Production Website: Sun and Wine Arts Company - Miscast Musical Cabaret Other information: Community-focused cabaret encouraging non-traditional casting and inclusive performance practice. Non-refundable tickets. Please contact the venue for accessibility information. Previous Next