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Title: All I Want for Christmas Presented By: Lind Theatre Genre: Comedy / Christmas Play Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, a desperate father walks into a gift and toy store searching for his daughter and takes the remaining customers hostage. With police involvement, family tensions, unexpected helpers and plenty of chaos, All I Want for Christmas is a festive comedy about strangers caught together in a crisis. Audition Date: 15 & 16 July 2026 Audition Time: 6:30pm Audition Location and Address: The Lind Theatre, 16 Mitchell Street, Nambour Audition Registration: Contact Cec Rebetzke: 0411 044 452 or cecwr45@hotmail.com Performance Dates: 23–31 October 2026 Performance Location: The Lind Theatre, 16 Mitchell Street, Nambour Production Website: The Lind Theatre Auditions Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Dusty Peters (30–40) Sales clerk in his mother’s gift/toy store. Bran Haste (20–30) Single ladies’ man working at the store in a Santa outfit until his acting career takes off. Maggie Grant (20–30) Attractive but intimidating licensed vet technician with horrible taste in men. Howard Concord (35–40s) Mailman whose wife has left him and taken their ten-year-old daughter. Linda Applebee (35+) Self-absorbed socialite who looks younger than her age. Requires a good singing voice. Alvin Applebee (10 years old) Linda’s son. Spoiled, smart-alecky and loves robots and trains. Wilma Peters (60+) Dusty’s mother and owner of the gift store. Frugal. Doug O’Brien (40+) Police Chief who would rather be spending a quiet Christmas Eve at home. Alex Camerun (Male or Female, 25+) Young, eager detective keen to impress the Chief during a crisis. Jessica Concord (9–10 years old) Howard’s daughter. Loves model trains and her father. Minor role. Voice Roles: Radio DJ and Alice Concord, Howard’s soon-to-be ex-wife.

Title: Women in Uniform Presented By: Coolum Theatre Players Genre: Comedy / Musical Theatre / Ensemble Theatre Synopsis: Set in a remote all-women army barracks of the United Nations Peace Keeping Forces, Women in Uniform follows a rag-tag group of quirky, mismatched female soldiers stationed at Camp Firebird. Tasked with staging a morale-boosting Parade Drill to impress a visiting general, the group quickly finds things spiralling into a chaotic variety show while navigating military mishaps, personal dramas and the absurdity of army life. Audition Dates and Times: Sunday 12 July: 2:00pm or 4:00pm Wednesday 15 July: 6:30pm Callbacks, if required: Sunday 19 July at 1:00pm at Rory Williamson School of Dance. Audition Location and Address: Sunday auditions: Rory Williamson School of Dance, 12 William Street, Coolum Beach Wednesday audition: Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach Audition Requirements: All auditionees will be taught a song excerpt and choreography, then perform in groups. Speaking role auditionees should familiarise themselves with provided script excerpts. Solo singing role auditionees should prepare a maximum 2-minute song excerpt with backing track. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for dancing. No thongs or bare feet. Audition Registration: Book an audition time Enquiries: linda@gefken.com.au Audition Pack: Audition Requirements and Information Cast List and Voice Ranges Audition Script Excerpts Draft Script Audition Form and Participation Conditions Performance Dates: 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 November 2026 Possible additional performance Saturday 28 November at 7:30pm and possible preview Sunday 15 November at 2:00pm. Performance Location: Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach Rehearsal Times: Commencing Wednesday 2 September 2026 Wednesday evenings: 6:30pm–9:30pm Sunday afternoons/evenings: 4:00pm–8:00pm Monday evenings may be added from October if required. Compulsory tech/dress rehearsals: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, 9:00am–5:00pm Compulsory mid-run rehearsal: Wednesday 25 November Rehearsal Location: Wednesday rehearsals: Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum Beach Sunday rehearsals: Rory Williamson School of Dance, 12 William Street, Coolum Beach Creative Team: Director: Linda Gefken, Writers: Liza Burgess and Linda Gefken Production Website: https://coolumtheatre.com.au/auditions/ Other information: All cast sing and dance in the ensemble. Cast size expected to be 16–20. All cast and crew must become financial members of Coolum Theatre Players ($15). Cast must provide black, flat lace-up boots. No roles are paid. Stage, tech crew and front of house volunteers are also sought. Auditions will be videoed for the director’s reference. Production contains military comedy, personal drama and references to domestic violence, mental health, prison/ex-con experience and army life. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Sergeant “Mac” MacDonald (30+) - Tough but fair leader of Camp Firebird. Dry wit, hidden warmth and a soft spot for Luna. Small solos and duets. Corporal Morgan Schmidt (25+) - Over-organised logistics perfectionist who tries to control the chaos. Fancies herself as an opera singer. Small solos. Private Luna “Tick” Bell (18+) - Spacey dreamer and wannabe star. Creative, scrappy and impulsive. Small solos and duets. Private Dana “Kapow” Gregory (25+) - Heavily tattooed ex-con and pyromaniac turned explosives and camouflage specialist. Explosive temper and deep distrust. Small solos. Private Francis “Frankie” Thomas (25+) - Sarcastic, loyal Corps mechanic with a heart of gold. Misses her wife and daughter. Small solos. Private Ellie Rogers (18+)Sweet, shy and seemingly unsuited to army life. A wallflower with a surprising poetic side and powerful voice. Two large solos plus small solos. Private Barb “Barbara Anne” Bateman (18+) - Optimistic team player and 1950s fanatic. A domestic violence survivor finding strength through friendship. Small solos and duets. Private Patty Pink (18+) - Outrageously bizarre, joyful and pink-obsessed misfit with dry wit. Non-singing speaking role. Private Rachael “Posh Spice” Fortescue-Spencer (18+) - Upper-class British, snobbish, wordy and neurodivergent. Hygiene-focused and proud of her family history. Small solos. Private Yasmin “Whiner” Winehouse (25+) - Amy Winehouse-inspired character who claims to have been a backing singer but cannot sing. Whingey, whiny and a little dim. Non-singing speaking role. Commander Jane Ironwood (40+) - Cold, no-nonsense commanding officer of Camp Firebird. Secretly supports the women. One duet. General Gloria Mallory (50+) - Brutal, straight-arrow U.N. General with a hidden theatre-kid past and surprising softer side. One solo, dancer. Additional Ensemble - Other members of the Firebird Corps and the General’s entourage.

Title: The Architect Presented By: Centenary Theatre Group Genre: Contemporary Australian Drama Synopsis: Award-winning Australian playwright Aidan Fennessy's The Architect is a moving and uplifting contemporary drama about friendship and the unexpected connections that can change our lives. When Helen's partner John heads overseas, she reluctantly agrees to employ a temporary carer. Against all expectations, she chooses Lennie – a young drifter and jack-of-all-trades whose qualifications are questionable, but whose enthusiasm for life is undeniable. As an unlikely friendship develops, Helen and Lennie help one another confront difficult truths, discovering that hope, humour and companionship can be found in the most unexpected places. Warm, funny and deeply human, The Architect explores end-of-life choices, resilience and the comfort we find in meaningful connection. Audition Date: Saturday 11 July 2026 Audition Time: 10:00am Audition Location and Address: Chelmer Community Centre, 15 Queenscroft Street, Chelmer QLD Audition Requirements: All auditionees will be required to cold read excerpts from the play. Performance Dates: 5–27 September 2026 Performance Location: Chelmer Community Centre, 15 Queenscroft Street, Chelmer QLD Warnings: Themes of terminal illness and end-of-life choices. Director: Brian Hinselwood Production Website: https://www.centenarytheatre.com.au/auditions For enquiries, contact Brian Hinselwood on 0417 622 553 or brian@hinselwood.net. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Helen (Female, 60s–70s) - Intelligent, fiercely independent and confronting a life-changing diagnosis. A complex, emotionally rich leading role. Lennie (Male, 20s–30s) - A charismatic drifter and jack-of-all-trades with boundless optimism and a significant secret. Warm, engaging and full of life. John (Male, 60s–70s) - Helen's devoted partner. Practical, caring and deeply committed to those he loves. Jeremy (Male, 30s–40s) - A doctor and close friend of Helen and John. Compassionate, professional and supportive.

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< Back MAGIC: Theatre of Magic - Empire Theatre 14 Feb 2026 Season: February 14th - December 5th, 2026 Title: Theatre of Magic 2026 Presented By: Empire Theatre Genre: Magic / Illusion / Comedy Synopsis: Experience an intimate, spellbinding night with Australia’s top magicians and illusionists. Hidden within The Empire, this up-close 90-minute show blends mind-bending illusions, comedy and close-up magic - a magical night out for all ages. VIP ticket holders enjoy front-row seating and a complimentary arrival drink. Performance Dates: February 14th, 2026 May 9th, 2026 September 5th, 2026 December 5th, 2026 Performance Times: 5PM & 7:45PM Performance Location and Address: Supper Room, Empire Theatre, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ticket Costs: VIP (limited availability) - $89 Adult - $69 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Theatre of Magic Warnings: General family-friendly content, recommended age applies. Recommended Age: 10+ Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Production Website: Empire Theatre - Theatre of Magic Other Information: This is an intimate magic experience with highly interactive performances. The Supper Room is wheelchair and mobility-scooter accessible, and Companion Card bookings are available through the Ticket Office or by phone. Patrons with access needs should contact the Empire Theatre Box Office to discuss seating and assistance options. Previous Next

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