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Title:  Caravan Presented By:  Nash Theatre Genre:  Australian Comedy/Drama Synopsis: Caravan by Donald McDonald follows five best friends, all approaching forty, who set out on their first joint caravan holiday to reconnect, only to find that jealousy, ego and unexpected tensions turn their dream break into a hilarious and chaotic ordeal. The play explores friendship, marriage, mid-life identity and the quirky realities of Aussie caravan culture with warmth and humour. Audition Date:  January 17th, 2026 Audition Time:  9AM – 12PM Audition Location and Address:  Exact address and entry details provided upon enquiry/registration Audition Requirements: Open auditions for Caravan Specific audition material (monologue or sides) to be confirmed  or provided on the day/through Nash Notes newsletter All experience levels welcome (newcomers and returning Nashies) Audition Registration: Register via the Nash Theatre newsletter ( Nash Notes ) or by contacting Nash Theatre directly at hello@nashtheatre.com  or phone 0418 719 300. Audition Pack: Audition Notice - Caravan Performance Dates: May 8th - 30th, 2026 Performance Times:  Evening shows at 7:30 pm; matinee at 2:30 pm Performance Location:  The Brunswick Room, Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm QLD Rehearsal Dates: To be confirmed Rehearsal Times:  Evenings and/or weekends Rehearsal Location:  Nash Theatre rehearsal spaces in the Play Shed, New Farm Warnings: Community theatre production; unpaid roles; cast must be committed to full rehearsal schedule Performer Age:  Roles span adult ages (mid-30s to 40s+ based on synopsis and characters) Creative Team: Director – Phil Carney Production Website: Nash Theatre - Caravan Auditions Other Information: Cast members must be Nash Theatre members when accepting roles (for insurance and participation). Available Roles / Character Breakdown: Penny  – Age range: 30s–40s; Comic with dramatic undertones. Intelligent and perceptive, balancing loyalty with sharp awareness as Parkes’ wife. Parkes  – Age range: 30s–50s; Comic/character role. Genial, authoritative, slightly smug husband of Penny, requiring confident comic delivery. Rodney  – Age range: 30s–50s; Light comic/romantic. Charming, opportunistic husband to Monica with energy and unpredictability. Monica  – Age range: 30s–40s; Dramatic with dry humour. Calm, intelligent and emotionally guarded observer who reveals more than she speaks. Pierce  – Age range: 30s–50s; Dramatic/authority. Serious and commanding, linked closely to Gwendolyn with dignity and purpose. Gwendolyn  – Age range: 30s–40s; Comic character role. Opinionated, interfering and theatrically flamboyant, needing confidence and flair.

Title:  Quartet Presented By:  Mates Theatre Genesis Inc. Genre:  Comedy/Drama Synopsis: Quartet by Ronald Harwood is a comic drama about three retired opera singers - Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred - living at a retirement home for artists. As they prepare for an annual concert celebrating Verdi’s birthday, their plans are thrown into chaos with the arrival of Jean, a former wife and diva whose presence reignites old rivalries. The play explores themes of aging, rivalry, friendship and the enduring passion for music. Audition Date:  Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th February 2026 Audition Time:  7PM – 9PM Audition Location and Address:  Birkdale School of Arts Hall, 101 Birkdale Road, Birkdale Audition Requirements: Group audition with cold script readings — no preparation of lines required. Bring comfortable clothing and an open mind; you may be asked to read and move in unexpected ways. Headshot and completed audition form emailed prior to attendance. Audition Registration:  Complete the audition form included in the audition pack and email with a recent headshot to info@matestg.org.au Audition Pack:   Quartet Audition Pack Performance Dates: May 22nd - June 6th, 2026 Performance Times:  Various evening and matinee sessions Performance Location:  Birkdale School of Arts, 101 Birkdale Road, Birkdale, QLD Rehearsal Dates: Table read: Saturday 28 February 2026, 9 am–1 pm Rehearsals: Tuesdays/Thursdays evenings and Saturdays Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7PM - 9:30PM Saturdays 10:30AM - 2:30PM Rehearsal Location:  Birkdale School of Arts, Birkdale Warnings:  Amateur community production, unpaid roles, commitment to full rehearsal schedule Performer Age:  Roles are generally 50+ but all are welcome to audition; age guidelines in character descriptions Creative Team: Director – Steve Pearton Production Website: Mates Theatre Genesis - Quartet Other Information:  Successful cast and crew must be financial members of MATES; membership fee applies Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Cecily (Female, 50+): Dreams of distant places; peacekeeper of the group Jean (Female, 50+): Former diva, flamboyant and difficult, with a painful secret Wilfred (Male, 50+): Loud and crude, wild child with a heart of gold Reggie (Male, 50+): Meticulous intellectual, financing his own stay

Title:  Ophelia Chooses Presented By:  Ipswich Little Theatre Society Inc. Genre:  Comedy/Drama Synopsis: Ophelia Chooses is a playful reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet  in which Ophelia, aided by a modern-day playwright and feminist, gains agency and challenges the male-centric world and even Shakespeare himself to take control of her destiny. Actors move between Shakespearean language and contemporary text as the story unfolds. Audition Date:  February 2nd, 2026 Audition Time:  7:30PM Audition Location and Address:  Audition address provided upon registration Audition Requirements: Prepare a Shakespearean soliloquy (comedy, tragedy, or history) Cold reads from the script will be required Actors must be comfortable switching between Shakespearean and contemporary language No accent requirements Audition Registration:  Via the ILT audition form or by contacting the Director. Audition Pack:  Available on request from the Director. Performance Dates:  May 14th - 31st, 2026 Performance Times:  Evening performances with possible matinees (to be confirmed) Performance Location:  Ipswich Little Theatre, Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich QLD Rehearsal Dates:  TBA (generally weekly from late February) Rehearsal Times:  Evenings and/or weekends Rehearsal Location:  Ipswich Little Theatre rehearsal spaces Warnings:  Adult themes and language; Shakespearean text Performer Age:  Roles range from late teens/20s through mature adults Creative Team: Director – Alison Lees Assistant Director – Robyn Flashman Production Website: ILT - Ophelia Chooses Other Information:  ILT membership may be required to partake in the play Available Roles / Character Breakdown: Ophelia – Dutiful young woman (18+) who discovers her own agency Fay – Modern feminist and playwright (40–60) Hamlet – Prince of Denmark (20s+) Laertes – Ophelia’s protective older brother (20s+) Polonius – Ophelia’s traditional father (60s+) Claudius – King of Denmark (40s+) Gertrude – Queen of Denmark (40s+) William Shakespeare – The playwright himself (40s+) Additional ensemble/support roles as required

< Back MUSICAL: Beauty and the Beast - Brisbane Musical Theatre 15 Jan 2026 Season: January 15th - 23rd, 2025 Title: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Presented By: Brisbane Musical Theatre Genre: Musical Theatre / Family Musical Synopsis: Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast — the beloved Broadway classic featuring unforgettable songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Follow Belle, a bright and courageous young woman, as she encounters a mysterious castle and the Beast who dwells within. As Belle and the Beast learn to understand and care for one another, the spells cast on the castle and its residents begin to fade. This production brings performers of all ages together to celebrate heart, courage, and the transformative power of love. Performance Dates: January 15th - 23rd, 2026 Performance Times: 7PM Evenings 1PM Matinee Saturday Performance Location and Address: Emerge Church, 1 Coorparoo Road, Warner QLD 4500, Australia Ticket Costs: Adult – $50 Student/Concession – $40 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Beauty and the Beast Recommended Age: All ages Production Website: Brisbane Musical Theatre - Beauty and the Beast Other information: Free parking is available at the venue and the performance space is wheelchair-friendly, making it accessible for audiences with mobility needs Previous Next

< Back MUSICAL: Little Shop of Horrors - Woodward Productions, QPAC 3 Jan 2026 Season: January 3rd - February 15th, 2026 Title: Little Shop of Horrors Presented By: QPAC in association with Woodward Productions Genre: Musical / Comedy / Sci‑fi Synopsis: The cult Broadway and Hollywood sci‑fi smash musical Little Shop of Horrors returns bigger, bolder and hungrier than ever! Step inside Mushnik’s flower shop on Skid Row, where down‑on‑his‑luck Seymour discovers a strange and unusual plant with a taste for more than plant food. Meet Audrey II — the foul‑mouthed, R&B‑singing carnivore with a killer personality set on taking over the stage (and the world). Featuring hits like “Suddenly Seymour,” “Feed Me (Git It)” and “Dentist!”, this black comedy musical blends ’60s pop, doo‑wop and rock ’n’ roll with outrageous comedy, camp charm and jaw‑dropping puppetry. Performance Dates: January 3rd - February 15th 2026 Performance Times: 6PM Tuesdays 11AM & 7PM Wednesdays 7PM Thursdays & Fridays 1PM & 7PM Saturdays 2PM Sundays Performance Location and Address: Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Corner of Grey Street & Melbourne Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Ticket Costs: $89–$119 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Little Shop of Horrors Warnings: Contains haze/smoke effects, mature content, strong language, drug references and depictions of violence Recommended Age: 12+ Duration: Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes including interval Cast: Maxwell Simon as Seymour Kirby Burgess as Audrey Matthew McKenzie (voice of Audrey II) Charles Ball (puppeteer of Audrey II) Stephen Hirst as Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. Bryan Probets as Mr. Mushnik Kimberley Hodgson as Crystal Anna Francesca Armenia as Ronnette Nykita O’Keeffe as Chiffon Emma Whitefield – Swing / Dance Captain Chris White – Swing Creative Team: Music by Alan Menken Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman Director – Alister Smith Music Supervisor – David Young Musical Director – Heidi Loveland Set Designer – Penny Challen Lighting Designer – Declan O’Neil Choreographer – Dan Venz Graphic Design – Jeff van de Zandt Animations – Creature Creative Sound Designer & Operator – Ben Murray Production Website: QPAC - Little Shop of Horrors Other information: Selected performances include accessibility enhanced sessions such as Auslan‑interpreted and audio‑described performances Programs available for purchase at performances For wheelchair accessible seating, aisle seats, larger seats, or other access requirements, please call QTIX on 136 246 or contact the QPAC Box Office when booking. This ensures staff can reserve appropriate seating based on your needs. Previous Next