Title: Gypsy Presented By: Beenleigh Theatre Group Genre: Musical Synopsis: Set during the golden age of vaudeville and the rise of burlesque, Gypsy follows the formidable Rose, a fiercely ambitious stage mother determined to make her daughters stars. When her talented daughter June breaks away to pursue her own future, Rose redirects her ambitions towards the shy and overlooked Louise. Louise’s unexpected journey takes her from the shadows of her sister’s act to becoming the sophisticated and self-assured burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. Audition Date: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026 Audition Time: Saturday 17 October: Adults (18+): Welcome & Brief 11:00–11:15am; Dance Call 11:15am–12:15pm; Vocal/Blend Call 12:15–1:00pm Under 18s: Welcome & Brief 12:15–12:30pm; Dance Call 12:30–2:00pm; Individual Auditions 2:45–6:00pm Sunday 18 October: Adult individual auditions, 10:00am–6:00pm Audition Location and Address: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr Crete and Kent Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Video submissions close 6:00pm, Saturday 17 October 2026. Audition Requirements: All auditionees must attend the compulsory dance call relevant to their age group. A choreography tutorial will be available on the audition page beforehand and should be learnt to the best of the auditionee’s ability. Only a brief recap will be provided on the day. Wear comfortable movement clothing and suitable footwear such as sneakers or jazz shoes, and bring water. Auditionees aged 18+ must also attend the compulsory group vocal/blend call. For the individual vocal audition, prepare two contrasting excerpts, approximately one minute each or around a verse and chorus/bridge and chorus, in the style of the show and character. Do not sing from Gypsy unless the character breakdown specifically permits a song. Prepare one of the provided acting sides for the character you wish to be considered for. Auditionees may also be redirected or asked to cold read. Ensemble-only auditionees should prepare Side 9 or 10 as applicable, or one of Sides 1–7. Children should prepare Side 8. All roles require a Standard American accent. Audition Registration: Book a Gypsy audition Audition enquiries: info@beenleightheatregroup.com Audition Pack: Gypsy Audition Pack Performance Dates: 5–20 February 2027 Performance Times: Friday 5, 12 & 19 February – 7:30pm Saturday 6, 13 & 20 February – 2:00pm & 7:30pm Performance Location: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr Crete and Kent Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207 Rehearsal Dates: From Sunday 25 October 2026. Promotional photo shoot Tuesday 8 December Bump-in Sunday 13 December Sitzprobe Sunday 10 January Tech from Sunday 24 January Media preview Monday 1 February. Mandatory bump-out Sunday 21 February. Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00–10:00pm; Sundays, 11:00am–4:00pm. Warnings: The production contains references to burlesque and striptease, including a tasteful striptease sequence performed by Louise in Act 2. Performer Age: Adult and child performers required. All roles except Baby Louise, Baby June, and Children’s Ensemble must be performed by people aged 18+. Creative Team: Director – Patrick Lockyer Choreographer – Nikki Bovey Vocal Director – Jade Enright Production/Stage Manager – Haylee Barnett Production Website: Beenleigh Theatre Group Auditions Other information: Callbacks will be held Tuesday 20 October 2026. Successful auditionees must become Beenleigh Theatre Group members at a cost of $10 for the 2026 calendar year, payable before the first rehearsal. All cast, creatives, crew, and volunteers aged 18+ must hold, or be willing to obtain before rehearsals commence, a current Queensland Blue Card or applicable Exemption Card. Beenleigh Theatre Group encourages performers from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, neurotypes, and experiences to audition. First Nations artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Rose – Female presenting | Playing age 35–60 | F3–C5 | The ultimate stage mother: ambitious, relentless, charismatic, manipulative, loving, and deeply flawed. Rose lives through her daughters and refuses to accept failure, moving between humour, charm, dominance, and heartbreak. Auditionees may perform either Some People or Small World as one of their two excerpts, but not both. Louise / Gypsy Rose Lee – Female presenting | Playing age 22–27 | G3–Eb5 | Rose’s initially shy, awkward, and overlooked daughter. Louise gradually transforms into the sophisticated, witty, and confident burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. The role includes a tasteful striptease sequence in Act 2. Auditionees may perform Little Lamb as one of their two excerpts. June / Dainty June – Female presenting | Playing age 18–25 | G3–D5 | Rose’s talented and energetic “golden child.” Beneath her cheerful stage persona, June increasingly resents her mother’s control and becomes determined to take charge of her own future. Baby Louise – Female presenting | Playing age 9–13 | Eb4–Eb5 | June’s quieter younger sister. Shy, awkward, imaginative, and frequently overlooked, with glimpses of the confident woman she will eventually become. Baby June – Female presenting | Playing age 8–12 | Eb4–Eb5 | A confident, enthusiastic child star who thrives in the spotlight. She is eager to please and spends much of her childhood performing Rose’s elaborate vaudeville routines. Herbie – Male presenting | Playing age 40–60 | Ab2–B3 | A former salesman turned theatrical agent who becomes Rose’s manager and romantic partner. Kind, patient, dependable, and quietly strong, he loves Rose and cares deeply for her daughters but eventually has to stand up for himself. Tulsa – Male presenting | Playing age 18–30 | F3–G4 | One of the boys in June’s act and her eventual love interest. Charming, ambitious, energetic, and charismatic, Tulsa dreams of escaping children’s vaudeville and becoming a star in his own right. A strong song-and-dance role. Tessie Tura – Female presenting | Playing age 30–55 | Bb3–Db5 | A glamorous, worldly, funny, and unapologetically theatrical burlesque performer who helps introduce Louise to the profession. Her performance gimmick incorporates ballet, so ballet experience is advantageous. Mazeppa – Female presenting; female impersonator considered | Playing age 35–60 | G3–Db5 | A tough, confident, blunt, and intimidating but ultimately supportive burlesque performer. Her famous gimmick combines trumpet playing with a centurion-inspired routine. Electra – Female presenting; female impersonator considered | Playing age 35–65 | Bb3–Db5 | A sweet, bubbly, slightly ditzy burlesque performer whose act incorporates lights and electricity. Although seemingly naïve, she is an experienced professional who understands the business. Ensemble – Various ages and rolesA mixture of named and unnamed, speaking and non-speaking, singing and non-singing roles, including the Master of Ceremonies, Rose’s Father, theatre secretaries, agents, restaurant staff, Hollywood Blondes, stage managers, burlesque performers, and other characters. Children’s Ensemble – Under 18 - Young performers appearing throughout the vaudeville world of the production. Children auditioning for Baby June, Baby Louise, or Children’s Ensemble should prepare Side 8 and are invited to create a big entrance, incorporating skills such as cartwheels, splits, or pirouettes if able.

Title: The Girl on the Train Presented By: Tugun Theatre Company Genre: Psychological Thriller / Mystery / Drama Synopsis: Based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train follows Rachel Watson, whose daily train journey gives her glimpses into the seemingly perfect lives of the people living beside the railway. When a woman Rachel has been watching suddenly disappears, Rachel becomes entangled in the investigation. Complicated by gaps in her memory and her connections to the people involved, Rachel begins trying to piece together what she witnessed and what really happened. The story explores memory, relationships, manipulation, obsession, and the uncertainty of what can be trusted. Audition Date: Saturday 17 October 2026 Audition Time: 11:00am–3:00pm Audition Location and Address: Tugun Village Community Centre, 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun QLD Audition Requirements: Request the audition pack through the Tugun Theatre Company website and review the supplied character sides. The in-person audition will focus on script scenes, listening, responsiveness, and chemistry with scene partners. No audition monologue is required. For audition safety, there will be no kissing, simulated intimacy, or simulated violence during auditions. Audition Registration: Register and request the audition pack through: Tugun Theatre Company – Auditions Performance Dates: 5–27 February 2027 Performance Times: Friday & Saturday evening performances – 7:30pm Saturday matinees – 2:00pm Thrifty Thursday, 25 February Performance Location: Tugun Theatre Company / Tugun Village Community Centre, 414 Coolangatta Road, Tugun QLD Warnings: The production contains sexual content and staged violence. Performer Age: Adult performers, 18+. Other information: Tugun Theatre Company is also inviting expressions of interest from people interested in backstage and front-of-house roles. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Rachel Watson | Suggested playing age 30–45 | A central role requiring an actor able to portray memory gaps and vulnerability without exaggeration. Megan Hipwell | Suggested playing age 25–40 | Requires an actor able to balance charm, guarded pain, and quick changes of tactic. Anna Watson | Suggested playing age 30–45 | Requires genuine warmth, with doubt emerging gradually as the story develops. Tom Watson | Suggested playing age 35–50 | Requires an actor who can make Tom’s charm credible while maintaining an underlying sense of control. Kamal Abdic | Suggested playing age 30–50 | Requires calm, attentive listening while portraying complex personal boundaries. The production is seeking an actor of colour for this role. Ensemble | 18+ | Varied playing ages | Seeking performers with grounded presence, responsiveness, and flexibility.

Title: Wolf Lullaby Presented By: VOX Productions Genre: Australian Psychological Drama / Thriller Synopsis: A small boy is found dead in a popular children’s play area, and suspicion quickly falls on nine-year-old Lizzie Gael. As evidence mounts, Lizzie’s mother, Angela, must confront the possibility that her daughter may be responsible and decide whether protecting her child is more important than revealing the truth. Written by Australian playwright Hilary Bell, Wolf Lullaby explores parental responsibility, childhood violence, guilt, morality and the unsettling question of whether evil is innate or created. Audition Date: By appointment on the 25th of October 2026 Audition Location and Address: Applications are being accepted electronically. Applications close at 5:00pm on Sunday 27 September 2026. Audition Requirements: Applicants should request the audition pack from VOX Productions. The publicly available notices do not specify the required monologues, scenes, self-tape length, slate information or other audition materials. The role of Lizzie requires exceptional naturalism, emotional maturity and restraint. The role of Toby is voice-only and must be applied for by a parent or guardian. Applicants should consult the audition pack for the complete audition and submission requirements. Audition Registration: Apply through the StarNow casting listing or contact VOX Productions at hello@vox-productions.com to request the audition pack and application instructions. Audition Pack: Audition packs are currently available by emailing hello@vox-productions.com. Performance Dates: Wednesday 3 February 2027 Thursday 4 February 2027 Friday 5 February 2027 Saturday 6 February 2027 Performance Location: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064. Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals begin 28th of October, 2026. These are on Wednesdays (6:30pm-9:30pm) and Sundays (12pm-4pm). Rehearsals will also occur in January (dates TBC). Rehearsal Location: Lavalla Centre, 8 Fernberg Road, Paddington, 4064 and PIP Theatre Warnings: Contains themes involving: The death and suspected murder of a young child Childhood violence Discussions of evil and criminal responsibility Police investigation Parental separation and family conflict Psychological distress, fear and nightmares Guilt, grief and moral conflict Performer Age: Lizzie Gael: Character age 9; performer must be 16 or older Angela Gael: Playing age 25–40 Warren Gael: Playing age 25–40 Sergeant Ray Armstrong: Playing age 45–60 Toby: Performer age 8–10; voice-only role (parent must apply) Creative Team: Playwright – Hilary Bell Director – Susan O’Toole Cridland Producer – VOX Productions Production Website: Wolf Lullaby – StarNow Casting Listing Other information: Roles are offered on a profit-share basis Applicants should request the audition pack for all submission, rehearsal and production commitments. Enquiries can be directed to hello@vox-productions.com. VOX Productions’ official audition announcement is available on Instagram. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Lizzie Gael Female-presenting Character age: 9 Performer must be aged 16 or older Bright, imaginative, inquisitive and difficult to categorise. Lizzie becomes the principal suspect after a young boy is found dead. A demanding lead role requiring exceptional naturalism, emotional maturity and restraint. The performer must convincingly portray a nine-year-old without presenting a caricature of childhood. Angela Gael Female-presenting Playing age: 25–40 Lizzie’s mother. Angela is forced to confront the possibility that her daughter may be responsible for a child’s death and faces an agonising conflict between maternal loyalty and moral responsibility. Requires considerable emotional range and the ability to portray fear, grief, doubt and parental love. Warren Gael Male-presenting Playing age: 25–40 Lizzie’s father and Angela’s former partner. Warren struggles to understand Lizzie’s behaviour and the implications of the accusations against her. Requires a grounded dramatic performer capable of exploring parental guilt, denial and uncertainty. Sergeant Ray Armstrong Male-presenting Playing age: 45–60 An experienced police officer accustomed to clear distinctions between right and wrong. The investigation and his interactions with Lizzie challenge his confidence in those categories. Requires a strong, authoritative presence balanced with empathy and moral uncertainty. Toby Open presenting gender Performer age: 8–10 Voice-only role A parent or guardian must apply on the child performer’s behalf. No further character or recording requirements have been publicly provided.

< Back THEATRE: A Drop Too Many - Backbone Festival 8 Oct 2026 Season: October 8th - 10th, 2026 Title: A Drop Too Many Presented By: Backbone Festival 2026 Genre: Verbatim theatre/physical theatre/visual theatre Synopsis: From cracked, dusty earth to rising inland seas, A Drop Too Many dives into the cycles of drought and flooding experienced throughout Australia. Created from admiration for communities that come together during times of adversity, the production uses visual and physical theatre to explore real Australian stories of hardship, resilience and joy arising from natural disasters. Experiences from rural and urban communities are woven into a shared narrative using verbatim testimony, poetry, video and visual and physical storytelling. Performance Dates: Thursday 8 October 2026 Friday 9 October 2026 Saturday 10 October 2026 Performance Times: Thursday — 6:00 PM–7:15 PM Friday — 8:30 PM–9:45 PM Saturday — 3:00 PM–4:15 PM Performance Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Ticket Costs: General admission — $30 Additional booking fees apply. A Backbone Festival day-pass discount may apply when tickets for multiple eligible performances on the same day are added to one cart. Ticket Link: Book A Drop Too Many Warnings: Grief Stories of floods and droughts References to death References to the deaths of animals Strobe lighting Minimal use of fine powders Recommended Age: The production explores grief, natural disasters, death and animal death, so parental or guardian discretion is recommended for younger audiences. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian because Backbone Festival operates within a licensed area. Duration: Approximately 75 minutes Cast: Ally Maree Wilson Angela Barnard Anabella Gregory Connor Costin Liam Linane Creative Team: Director and Designer — Maxi Mossman Co-Writer — Peyton Hutchins Lighting Designer — Caleb Bartlett Sound Designer — Andrew Oxford Video Designer — Lani Dwyer Stage Manager — Paige Elms Producing Support — Maisie Crosdale Dramaturg — Liesel Zink First Nations Consultant — Nicole Reilly Documentation — Georgia Haupt Production Website: Backbone Festival – A Drop Too Many Other Information: The performance uses strobe lighting and a small amount of fine powder. Patrons with photosensitive epilepsy, respiratory conditions or related access requirements should contact Backbone before booking. Seven Hills Hub has 66 parking spaces, including two designated accessible parking spaces for permit holders. Bus routes 212, 215 and 220 stop at Agnew Street, Stop 42, approximately 350 metres from the venue. Morningside railway station is closed for renovations; Norman Park is the closest operating station. Entry to Seven Hills Hub is via Tallowwood Street through the car park or through Griffith Place Park. Backbone Youth Arts can be contacted at info@backbone.org.au or 07 3544 6139 . Previous Next

< Back PLAY READING: UTC’s Playground Festival '24 – '26 - Underground Theatre, Backbone Festival 3 Oct 2026 Season: October 3rd, 2026 Title: UTC’s Playground Festivals ’24–’26 Presented By: Underground Theatre Company, as part of Backbone Festival 2026 Genre: New Australian writing/staged readings/emerging theatre Synopsis: This event presents three intimate staged readings selected from Underground Theatre Company’s Playground Festivals in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Each work was developed through UTC’s Writers Room, a two-month training program in which emerging playwrights create short scripts with support from the company’s development officer. Playground brings together new writers, directors, performers, technicians and designers, operating as both a testing ground for new Australian writing and a launchpad for emerging creatives. Ticket proceeds support the continuation of UTC’s creative-development programs. Featured Plays: Maggot Therapy by Ella Kratzer Jordan and August have been housemates for too long, and their closeness is beginning to stink. But are the maggots a symptom—or a cure? Something Very Human by Charlize Kruger After their spacecraft is struck by a foreign object, Charlie Armstrong and Sam Valentine are left drifting in space with only minutes of oxygen remaining. They must determine how to live—or, when everything else fails, how to die. Mortis Memoria by Eloise Collins In 2073, Jude revisits memories from his time in palliative care and wishes he could take everything back. Performance Date: Saturday 3 October 2026 Performance Time: 4:30 PM–5:15 PM Performance Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Ticket Costs: General admission — $15 Additional booking fees apply. A day-pass discount may apply when tickets for multiple eligible Backbone Festival performances on the same day are added to one cart. Ticket Link: Book UTC’s Playground Festivals ’24–’26 Warnings: Coarse language Strobe lighting Sexual references Recommended Age: Due to the coarse language and sexual references, parental or guardian discretion is recommended for younger audiences. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian because Backbone Festival operates within a licensed area. Duration: Approximately 45 minutes Production Website: Backbone Festival – UTC’s Playground Festivals ’24–’26 Underground Theatre Company Other Information: Seven Hills Hub has 66 parking spaces, including two designated accessible parking spaces for permit holders. The performance contains strobe lighting. Patrons with photosensitive epilepsy or other neurological or sensory access requirements should contact Backbone before booking. Bus routes 212, 215 and 220 stop at Agnew Street, Stop 42, approximately 350 metres from the venue. Morningside railway station is closed for renovations; Norman Park is the closest operating railway station. Backbone Youth Arts can be contacted at info@backbone.org.au or 07 3544 6139 . Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: Bring A Very Big Net - Loose Tooth Theatre, Backbone Festival 8 Oct 2026 Season: October 8th - 10th, 2026 Title: Bring a Very Big Net Presented By: Loose Tooth, as part of Backbone Festival 2026 Genre: Australian comedy Synopsis: Four strangers embark on an expedition through an Australian national park to capture the legendary Yowie—or at least that is why Leah, president of the Yowie Hunting Society, is there. Julian is tracking the hike on Strava, Alice is embracing her “whimsy-maxxing” era and Charlie is the council-mandated park guide who would rather be anywhere else. As the unlikely group stumbles through the bush, they must confront storms, spiders and their own considerable stupidity. The production promises laughter, hope and more Yowie sweat than anyone requested. Performance Dates: Thursday 8 October 2026 Friday 9 October 2026 Saturday 10 October 2026 Performance Times: Thursday — 8:00 PM–9:15 PM Friday — 6:00 PM–7:15 PM Saturday — 5:00 PM–6:15 PM Performance Location and Address: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170 Ticket Costs: General — $30 Concession — $25 Additional booking fees apply. A day-pass discount may apply when tickets for multiple eligible Backbone Festival performances on the same day are added to one cart. Ticket Link: Book Bring a Very Big Net – Thursday 8 October Warnings: Coarse language Mild sexual references Strobe lighting Recommended Age: Parental or guardian discretion is recommended due to coarse language, mild sexual references and strobe lighting. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian because Backbone Festival operates within a licensed area. Duration: Approximately 75 minutes Cast: Rebecca Day — Leah Eve Grace — Alice Hayden Parsons — Julian Geena Schwartz — Charlie Creative Team: Playwright — Zoë Schramm Director — Annabel Gilbert Stage Manager — Kat Coomber Creative Support — Kian Dillon Creative Support — Jordon Riley Production Website: Backbone Festival – Bring a Very Big Net Other Information: The production uses strobe lighting. Patrons with photosensitive epilepsy or related neurological or sensory access requirements should contact Backbone before booking. Seven Hills Hub has 66 parking spaces, including two designated accessible parking spaces for permit holders. Bus routes 212, 215 and 220 stop at Agnew Street, Stop 42, approximately 350 metres from the venue. Morningside railway station is closed for renovations; Norman Park is the closest operating railway station. Entry to Seven Hills Hub is via Tallowwood Street through the car park or through Griffith Place Park. Backbone Youth Arts can be contacted at info@backbone.org.au or 07 3544 6139 . Previous Next