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Title:  Footloose Presented By:  Communication in Action Genre:  Musical Theatre Performance / Youth Production Synopsis: A high-energy, story-driven musical based on the classic film about self-expression, community, and dancing against the odds. Students in Year 5 and above get the chance to take part in this ensemble-rich, professional-style theatre production. Audition Date:  Sunday May 17th, 2026 Audition Location and Address:  Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101, Australia Audition Requirements: This full-scale musical is designed for students in Year 5 and above who are ready to challenge themselves, grow in confidence and experience what it’s like to be part of a professional-style theatre production. Audition Registration: Enrolments open March 2nd, 2026 Audition Pack: Footloose Information HERE Performance Dates:  Sunday August 2nd, 2026 Performance Times:  1PM & 4PM Performance Location:  Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre, West End QLD 4101, Australia Rehearsal Dates & Times: Sunday 24 May - 9AM - 4PM Sunday 14 June - 1PM -5PM Saturday 11 July - 11AM - 4PM Sunday 12 July - 9AM - 4PM Sunday 19 July - 9AM - 4PM Sunday 26 July - 9AM - 4PM Saturday 1 August (Dress Rehearsal) - 9AM - 4PM Rehearsal Location:  Thomas Dixon Centre, West End QLD 4101, Australia Performer Age:  Year 5 and above Production Website: Communication in Action - Footloose

Title: One Act Plays 2026 (Whiskey and Mischief / Perfectly Popping Pears / The Apology) Presented By: Noosa Arts Theatre Genre: One-Act Plays (Comedy / Comedy-Drama) Synopsis: A trio of short plays bringing comedy, chaos, and sharp social observation to the stage: Whiskey and Mischief  follows a reserved Australian man whose life is upended when a chaotic leprechaun bursts in, dragging him into a whirlwind of Irish magic, whiskey, and mayhem. Perfectly Popping Pears  centres on a dinner party teetering on disaster, as Kitty desperately tries to control her household—and a stubborn dessert—before guests arrive. The Apology  is a dark comedy set in a corporate HR meeting room, where a simple mistake spirals into an uncomfortable exploration of accountability and what it truly means to say sorry. Audition Date: 5 May 2026 Audition Time: 6:30pm Audition Location and Address: Noosa Arts Theatre Audition Requirements: No booking required — simply attend on the day Audition Registration: No registration required Enquiries: Jenni McCaul – 0455 547 793 Performance Dates: 9 July – 19 July 2026 Performance Location: Noosa Arts Theatre Performer Age: 18+ Creative Team: Director – Andrew Moon ( Whiskey and Mischief ) Director – Jacqui Mata Luque ( Perfectly Popping Pears ) Director – Liza Park ( The Apology ) Production Website: https://www.noosaartstheatre.org.au/auditions/ Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Whiskey and Mischief (Comedy, by Sheree Veysey) Daniel O’Connor  — Young, reserved Australian man Leprechaun  — Female, 50+, larger-than-life presence, Irish accent Perfectly Popping Pears (Comedy, by Shannon Murdoch) Kitty  — Late 50s / early 60s Bob  — 60s Junie  — 33 The Apology (Comedy/Drama, by Tom Ballard) Graham  — Male, 50+, appears older Laura  — Female, any age Bernadette  — Female, mid-30s to mid-40s

Title: Lovesong Presented By: Allentertainment Genre: Contemporary Drama / Physical Theatre Synopsis: Lovesong  is a tender and unflinching exploration of love across a lifetime. Moving between past and present, two versions of a couple share the stage as their memories echo, collide, and reshape their understanding of each other. Inspired by The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock , the play examines memory, ageing, identity, and the quiet intimacy of long-term relationships, set against the emotional weight of a life nearing its end. Audition Date: Sunday 3rd and Tuesday 5th May Audition Requirements: Prepare a contemporary monologue (max 2 minutes) exploring themes of love, loss, memory, or ageing Be prepared for cold readings from the script Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement work Bring a current headshot and CV Actors with physical theatre/movement experience strongly encouraged Audition Registration: Submit via: https://www.allentertainment.com.au/audition/ Include: Headshot and acting CV Brief cover letter indicating role(s) of interest Any relevant movement/physical theatre experience Audition Pack: https://www.allentertainment.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Allentertainment-Lovesong_Audition_Pack.pdf Performance Dates: 29 July – 8 August 2026 Performance Location: PIP Theatre – Savoir Faire, 20 Park Rd, Milton QLD 4064 Rehearsal Dates and Location: TBC (in negotiation with cast and venue) Warnings: Themes include memory loss, dementia, ageing, infertility, voluntary euthanasia, and emotional distressIncludes physical intimacy and movement-based storytelling Performer Age: 18+ Creative Team: Director: Harrison Allen Production Website: https://www.allentertainment.com.au/audition/ Other information: Honorarium: $500 per actor for the season Approx. 90 minutes duration (no interval) Available Roles/Character Breakdown: William (Older)  — Male, 65–75. Stoic, reserved, and introspective. Reflecting on a lifetime of routine, devotion, and quiet regret. Margaret (Older)  — Female, 65–75. Warm, romantic, and ethereal. Navigating degenerative memory loss while holding onto moments of beauty. Billy (Younger William)  — Male, 25–35. Anxious, insecure, and deeply in love. At the beginning of adulthood, balancing ambition and emotional vulnerability. Maggie (Younger Margaret)  — Female, 25–35. Vibrant, modern, and free-spirited. A grounding counterpoint to Billy’s anxiety, full of life and drive.

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< Back THEATRE: Anthropology - VOX Productions, PIP Theatre 22 Apr 2026 Season: April 22nd - May 2nd, 2026 Title: Anthropology Presented By: VOX Productions & PIP Theatre Genre: Drama, Thriller Synopsis: Taut as a thriller and tender as a love story, Anthropology explores grief, memory and technology in a data-driven world. When a tech prodigy loses her sister, she builds an AI using voice notes, texts and posts to bring her back—only for the algorithm to uncover hidden truths. Blending suspense with emotional depth, the play interrogates identity, ethics and what it means to hold onto those we’ve lost in an age where nothing is ever truly deleted. Performance Dates: April 22nd - May 2nd, 2026 Performance Times: Wednesdays - 6:30PM Thursdays & Fridays - 7PM Saturday - 2PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton, Queensland 4064 Ticket Costs: Adult - $46 Concession - $31 Senior - $26 Cheap Wednesday - $36 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Anthropology Warnings: Coarse language, themes of death and grief Recommended Age: 18+ Duration: Approx. 90 minutes Cast: Caroline Sparrow Rose Traynor-Boyland Vivien Whittle Sherri Smith Creative Team: Director - Nicky Whichelow Video Projection, Stage & Set Design - Freddy Komp Lighting Design - Geoff Squires Dramaturg - Helen Strube Stage Manager - Hazel Evans Sound Design - Zoe Power Production Website: PIP Theatre - Anthropology Other information: The venue is fully accessible via a foyer lift, with dedicated wheelchair-accessible seating and amenities available. Companion cards are accepted, and patrons can contact the theatre directly for accessibility bookings or assistance. Parking is available nearby, including a car park beneath the venue and surrounding street parking. Previous Next