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Title: Collected Grimm Tales Presented By: Ad Astra Theatre Company Genre: Fairy Tale / Fantasy / Ensemble Theatre Synopsis: Adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and dramatised by Tim Supple, Collected Grimm Tales brings the classic stories of the Brothers Grimm to the stage with humour, imagination, and a darker theatrical edge. Familiar tales including Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and Rumpelstiltskin are retold through fluid ensemble storytelling. Performers shift between narrators, heroes, villains, animals, royalty, villagers, and magical creatures, often transforming from one character to another within a single scene. The production will present two versions of the play: the complete version, recommended for audiences aged 15+, and a shorter modified version suitable for children of all ages. Audition Date: Monday 24 August and Tuesday 25 August 2026 Audition Location and Address: Ad Astra – Galaxy, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD Audition Requirements: Prepare a fairy-tale excerpt of your choice, no longer than two minutes. Include narration and at least one character. Demonstrate a clear vocal shift between narrator and character. Engage the audience and invite them into the world of the story. Establish a clear mood through vocal delivery. Showcase characterisation through voice and physicality. The piece may be memorised or retold from memory in your own words. Auditionees are welcome to use movement and gesture. Audition Registration: Apply through the form available on the Ad Astra auditions page, or email collectedgrimmtalesadastra@gmail.com Email applications must include: A recent headshot. A current CV in Word or Google Docs format. Performance Dates: 3–19 December 2026 Performance Times: Thursday evenings Friday evenings Saturday evenings Saturday matinees Sunday matinees Performance Location: Ad Astra – Galaxy, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD Rehearsal Dates: Weekly rehearsals commence Sunday 30 August 2026. Rehearsal Times: Mondays: 6:15pm–9:30pm Wednesdays: 6:15pm–9:30pm Sundays: 10:00am–4:00pm Warnings: The full version is recommended for audiences aged 15+. Creative Team: Co-Director: Bradley Chapman Co-Director: Prue Robb Production Website: Ad Astra Auditions Other information: Callbacks, if required, will be held on Wednesday 26 August 2026. This is a co-op production. Cast and crew will receive a share of ticket sales after expenses. Actors of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and body types are encouraged to apply. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: This is an ensemble production rather than a traditional play with fixed individual roles. Every performer will portray several characters across the different stories. The production will present two versions: the complete version recommended for audiences aged 15+, and a shorter modified version suitable for children of all ages. Characters may include: Narrators Heroes and heroines Princes and princesses Kings and queens Witches Wolves Animals Villagers Magical creatures Other figures from the Brothers Grimm fairy tales The production is seeking performers who: Have strong acting and storytelling skills. Can create distinctive characters using voice and physicality. Are comfortable with movement and ensemble performance. Can perform both comedy and darker dramatic material. Work collaboratively and support fellow cast members.

Title: The First Night (of the One Day of the Year) Presented By: Ad Astra Theatre Company Genre: Satirical Comedy / Farce Synopsis: Adelaide, 1960. The Cold War is in full swing, Australian culture is still heavily shaped by overseas influence, and Alan Seymour’s controversial play The One Day of the Year is preparing for its world premiere. After the Adelaide Festival withdraws the production over fears that its criticism of Anzac Day may offend returned servicemen, an amateur theatre company decides to stage it instead. What follows is a fictionalised version of opening night, inspired by real events. With cast romances, bomb threats, censorship, missing actors, ASIO operatives, bureaucratic interference, audience distractions, and a vice squad investigation all threatening the performance, the company must somehow keep the production alive. The First Night is a farcical comedy about Australian storytelling, cultural cringe, political pressure, amateur theatre, and the determination to ensure the show goes on. Audition Date: Sunday 16 August 2026 Audition Time: 11:00am–2:00pm Audition Location and Address: Ad Astra – Pluto, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD Audition Requirements: Prepare a comedic monologue between one and three minutes in length. Auditionees should also be prepared to participate in a cold reading from the script. Audition Registration: Apply by emailing creatives@adastracreativity.com Please include: A recent headshot A current CV in Word or Google Docs format The role for which you are applying Performance Dates: 5–21 November 2026 The season may be extended by one additional week. Performance Times: Thursdays: 7:30pm, Fridays: 7:30pm, Saturdays: 2:00pm and 7:30pm Performance Location: Ad Astra – Pluto, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane QLD Rehearsal Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays Rehearsal Times: Mondays: 6:30pm–9:30pm, Wednesdays: 6:30pm–9:30pm, Saturdays: 11:00am–5:00pm Rehearsal days and times may be adjusted around cast and crew availability. Warnings: Mild staged intimacy for the role of Tony References to bomb threats, political surveillance, censorship, war commemoration, and anti-Communist investigations Period attitudes and language associated with 1960 Australia Performer Age: Adult performers Creative Team: Director: Nathaniel Currie Other information: This is a co-op production. Cast and crew will receive a share of ticket sales after expenses. Callbacks will be held on Monday 18 August 2026 from 6:30pm–8:30pm. Enquiries and applications should be sent to creatives@adastracreativity.com. Available Role/Character Breakdown: Tony Playing age: Mid-20s to mid-30s A charismatic and relatable leading character with strong stage presence. Tony is optimistic, romantic, grounded, and approachable. State-educated and down-to-earth, he represents an Australian “everyman” whose warmth and authenticity make him easy to connect with. The role requires: Excellent comedic timing Strong physical performance skills The ability to balance farce with genuine emotional depth Confidence carrying a leading role Mild staged intimacy with Coral, the production’s leading lady

Title: Dog on a Tucker Box Presented By: Underground Theatre - University of Queensland Drama Society Genre: Coming-of-Age Drama / Magical Realism Synopsis: Set in rural New South Wales during the mid-1990s, Dog on a Tucker Box follows 17-year-old Mikey Windsor, a teenager who feels out of place in the small town of Gundagai. After a bizarre encounter with a genuine UFO, a mysterious new student named Amelia arrives at school. Convinced the events are connected, Mikey forms an unlikely friendship with Amelia as the pair challenge each other to grow and change. Combining realism with absurdism, the play tells a touching story about friendship, identity, and change. Audition Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026 Audition Location and Address: University of Queensland Campus Audition Registration: Applications close Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm. Performance Dates: 21–24 October 2026 Performance Location: Geoffrey Rush Studio, University of Queensland Rehearsal Dates: Table Read & First Production Meeting: Sunday 23 August 2026 Rehearsals commence: Monday 24 August 2026 Bump In/Technical Rehearsal: Tuesday 20 October 2026 Creative Team: Writer: Cullyn Beckton Production Website: https://www.undergroundtheatre.net/

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< Back THEATRE: The Removalists - Bear Minimum Theatre, Empire Theatre 13 Aug 2026 Season: August 13th - 15th, 2026 Title: The Removalists Presented By: Bear Minimum Theatre, Empire Theatre Genre: Drama / Black Comedy Synopsis: David Williamson's groundbreaking Australian classic returns in a gripping new production that remains as confronting and relevant today as when it premiered in 1971. When two police officers agree to help a young woman escape her abusive husband, a seemingly routine domestic dispute spirals into a disturbing examination of authority, violence and abuse of power. Blending razor-sharp humour with unflinching social commentary, The Removalists explores toxic masculinity, institutional corruption and personal responsibility in one of Australia's most influential plays. Performance Dates: August 13th - 15th, 2026 Performance Times: Thursday & Friday – 7:30PM Saturday – 2:30PM & 7:3PM Performance Location and Address: Armitage Centre, Empire Theatre, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350 Ticket Costs: Adult – $45 Concession – $38 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Removalists Warnings: Rated M Strong language Violence On-stage smoking Recommended Age: Recommended for mature audiences (15+). Duration: Approximately 2 hours, with no interval. Creative Team: Playwright – David Williamson Presented by Peter Bevan and Bear Minimum Theatre Production Website: Empire Theatre - The Removalists Other Information: First performed in 1971, The Removalists is regarded as one of the defining works of Australian theatre. More than fifty years after its premiere, David Williamson's incisive examination of power, gender and institutional violence continues to resonate with contemporary audiences. The Armitage Centre offers wheelchair-accessible seating and Companion Card bookings. Please note that some seating requires patrons to climb stairs. Wheelchair seating and Companion Card bookings (limited availability) should be arranged through the Empire Theatre Box Office on 1300 655 299. Previous Next

< Back THEATRE: The True Midnight Cry - Minola Theatre, PIP Theatre 13 Aug 2026 Season: August 13th - 22nd, 2026 Title: The True Midnight Cry Presented By: Minola Theatre, PIP Theatre Genre: Drama Synopsis: If you knew the world was about to end, would you try to stop it—or run towards it with open arms? Award-winning playwright Bianca Butler Reynolds' The True Midnight Cry is an intimate and thought-provoking two-hander that intertwines the true story of the 1840s Millerite religious movement with a chilling vision of near-future Australia. As one timeline follows believers predicting the Second Coming of Christ, another explores technology capable of foreseeing acts of mass violence. Blending history with speculative fiction, the play examines faith, free will, trauma and the dangers of absolute certainty. Performance Dates: August 13th - 22nd, 2026 Performance Times: Wednesday, Thursdays & Fridays – 7PM Saturdays – 1:30PM & 7PM Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, Level 2 Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064 Ticket Costs: Preview – $30 Adult – $45 Concession – $35 Companion Card accepted. Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The True Midnight City Warnings: Adult themes Coarse language Themes of death and grief Depictions of self-harm and suicide References to sexual assault Depictions of miscarriage References to terrorism Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 15+. Duration: Approximately 160 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Cast: Bianca Butler Reynolds Colin W. Smith Creative Team: Playwright – Bianca Butler Reynolds Director – Kat Dekker Produced by Minola Theatre as a co-production with PIP Theatre Production Website: PIP Theatre - The True Midnight City Other Information: Following the success of Love You Hate You Drive You Wild , Minola Theatre returns to PIP Theatre with this ambitious new Australian work. Combining historical drama with speculative fiction, The True Midnight Cry poses compelling questions about science, faith and humanity's future. Doors and bar open one hour before each performance. PIP Theatre is fully accessible via the foyer lift and offers dedicated wheelchair spaces, accessible toilet facilities and Companion Card bookings. Patrons requiring accessibility assistance are encouraged to contact PIP Theatre prior to attending. Parking is available beneath the theatre in the Savoir Faire Car Park (free after 4:00pm weekdays and on weekends), with additional street parking nearby. Previous Next