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Alice by Heart Presented by: Phoenix Ensemble Director, Set, Costume: Hayley Gervais Musical Director and Sound: Rae Rose Choreographer: Hannah Macri Lighting Designer: George Pitt Photography: By B'rit Creative "Today he is your dearest friend. Tomorrow, a statistic." Childhood stories are like little time capsules. We learn them before we know what grief is, before we understand war and before we realise that the world is not always going to feel like a storybook. For me, that comfort story growing up was Harry Potter. I knew the castle, the spells, the creatures, and the exact feeling of returning to that world when my own was just too much. For Alice, her escape hatch is Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from 1865. She knows it “by heart”, not just as a book, but as this magical place she can run to when reality becomes too unbearable. Brought to you by Phoenix Ensemble, Alice by Heart takes place in an underground tube station during World War II, as Londoners shelter from Germany’s bombings. In the middle of this fear and confinement, Alice Spencer clings to the story she knows off by heart and to her best friend, Alfred, as tuberculosis and war close in around them. As she recites the story, the people in the shelter morph into Wonderland characters, and the line between memory, fantasy, and reality blurs. Directed by Hayley Gervais, who also designed the set and costumes, this production has a lovely sense of visual invention. Hayley creates a versatile world that can shift in a blink, with hidden nooks, levels, and objects that seem to appear and disappear as Alice’s mind reshapes the space around her. The hand-painted Wonderland backdrop adds a storybook quality, placing us somewhere between a childhood illustration and a half-remembered adventure Madeleine Ford is part of the production’s central casting, with Jade Jose stepping in as the alternate Alice at the performance I attended and she was stunning. Alice is an enormous role in any configuration, requiring innocence, vocal stamina, imagination, and constant emotional engagement. This production clearly understands Alice as the beating heart of its strange, splintered world. Jade's soft English accent fit the role beautifully, with a vibrato that seemed to shimmer through the room. She gave Alice a delicate desperation, like someone fighting to hold the pages together even as the world tears them apart. In the quieter moments, she exhibited beautiful control and then transitioned into a thrilling belt for I’ve Shrunk Enough. Kaitlin Evans plays Alfred/White Rabbit, bringing a frantic, sweet, anxious energy to both roles. Their White Rabbit is an absolute cutie, full of urgency and nervous charm, while their Alfred carries a delicate fragility. The line “I have so little time” sits at the emotional centre of the production, and Kaitlin gives it a painful simplicity throughout. Jade and Kaitlin sound incredible together, particularly in Afternoon and their duet Still, which is one of the most tender musical highlights of the show. It has that suspended quality of two people trying to preserve one perfect memory while time keeps ticking anyway. I have to say, I didn’t feel the emotional connection between Alice and Alfred as strongly as I wanted to. Their vocal blend was lovely, but the relationship didn’t quite reach the aching intensity the story needs. In a musical so dependent on the terror of losing that one special person, that bond should feel almost unbearable. I’m not sure if that came down to chemistry, the writing, or simply my own read of the performance, but for me, it kept the emotional core at a slight distance. I overheard a few people nearby assuming they were brother and sister, and I can understand how that reading might happen. The emotional impact of the show relies on their bond, so the more evident their love, history, and co-dependence are, the more devastating the ending can be. Ella Maree is a divine as Tabatha/Cheshire Cat. She brings a sly, silky presence to the world, blending beautifully with Jose in Those Long Eyes. Later, Some Things Fall Away is a gorgeous showcase for her voice. Ella has that lovely quality of drawing attention without pushing for it, and there is definite star power in progress here. Anna Ryan is hypnotic as the Caterpillar, with an intoxicating mix of voice, movement, and cockney swagger. Her work in Chillin’ the Regrets is one of the production’s top group moments. The harmonies, lighting, and choreography come together for a trippy psychedelic experience, with the full ensemble wearing arm socks like caterpillar legs to create a playful and surreal stage picture. Later on, Anna's epic vocal riff in Isn’t It a Trial? also earns one of those “oh, excuse me?” audience reactions. Emma Erdis is fabulous as the Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts, bringing command, mania, and vocal power. They portray just the right amount of danger and diva energy, especially in Isn’t It a Trial?, where the whole scene becomes a gleeful explosion of courtroom craziness. Emma shushing the band is a perfect comic beat, and their riffing sends the number flying into the heavens. Beside them, Campbell Briggs proves wonderfully versatile across Dr Butridge, King of Hearts, Jabberwocky, and Mock Turtle. Campbell has a strong instinct for silliness, but also knows when to sharpen it into something darker. His King of Hearts dance moves just about steal the room, while his work in the Jabberwock material gives the show a heavier, more ominous energy. Brillig Braelig, with gas masks, creepy choreography, and George Pitt’s moody lighting, is a particularly effective sequence, reminding us that Wonderland’s monsters and wartime horrors are not as separate as they first seem. Side note, the Queen and King's crowns made of scissors and syringes are a brilliant design detail, marrying medical imagery with Wonderland royalty. August Cocks brings sass, wit, and strong character detail to the Mad Hatter. Sick to Death of Alice-ness, is the strongest pieces of character work for me, with August, William Thomas as Dormouse, and Kaitlin Evans as March Hare playing with rhythm, attitude, and cockney bite as they gleefully toy with Alice. The music and lighting work tightly together here, and the number has a lively, mischievous feel with a darker undercurrent beneath it. Delilah Bennett, as Clarissa/Queen of Diamonds, adds colour and texture to the ensemble with bright character work and lifting voice. Jack Barrett had the audience laughing so hard they were practically rolling in the aisles in the role of the Duchess. With a towering wig, hip bustles, heels that are a workout in themselves, and a flair for drama, this Duchess is a spectacle. Every “PIG!” is delivered with the gravitas of a royal decree. It’s the perfect kind of absurdity, and Jack transforms a character most of us vaguely recall from the original story into someone suddenly impossible to forget. Ammi Johnson as Young Alice and Spencer and Fraser Goodreid as Young Alfred tug at the heartstrings in their brief appearances, reminding us that Alice and Alfred’s bond begins before the crumbling world starts asking adult things of them. Their tender presence gives the production its sense of lost innocence. “I thought we would come down here again and again” lands as one of the most painful lines in the show: the childhood belief that the people and places we love will simply keep being there. Musically, Rae Rose does excellent work as musical director, with a band sound that is high quality throughout. Under Rae's direction the harmonies are clear, the ensemble numbers have weight, and the band supports the singers without swallowing the sound (even when the mics are being crunchy). Rae's sound design also helps bridge the war and Wonderland atmospheres. Hannah Macri’s choreography is so inventive and full of personality. It is at its strongest when the movement feels born from the strange logic of Wonderland: the Caterpillar’s many limbs, the Jabberwock’s gas-mask menace, the ensemble surges in The Key Is, and the epic physicality of I’ve Shrunk Enough. George Pitt’s lighting design is a major asset. The shadow work used to create Alice’s changing size is particularly effective. The lighting in Chillin’ the Regrets, Sick to Death of Alice-ness, and Brillig Braelig works exceedingly well, giving each number its own distinct texture while supporting the emotional and visual shifts of the story. I see how director Hayley Gervais is drawing inspiration from the original production’s costume style, where characters don’t need rabbit ears or cat whiskers to tell us who they are. It keeps Wonderland feeling like something built from memory, not a literal dress-up box. There is cleverness in the way this production lets reality and fantasy bleed into one another. The world around Alice is never quite what it first appears to be. I did find myself wanting a little more visual grit from the Blitz setting. Given the historical reality of overcrowded tube shelters, illness, exhaustion, and fear, I think the hair and makeup could have leaned a touch further into wartime dreariness. Alfred, especially, could perhaps appear more physically affected by tuberculosis and his confinement in quarantine. The paleness is there, but I found myself wanting clearer visible signs of illness, perhaps through red splotches, more unkempt hair, or gaunter makeup, to help the stakes land more immediately. It is worth saying that Alice by Heart is not a straightforward musical. Like the original Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, it is nonsensical, symbolic, and deliberately confusing. Some folks might find it hard to follow, and some of the symbolism may pass you by on a first watch. But that strangeness is part of its identity. What Alice remembers “by heart” is not always what is actually on the page. Trauma distorts things. Memories can get twisted. Across two one-hour acts, Phoenix Ensemble offers a production that is highly whimsical, nostalgic, musically and choreographically strong, and full of striking individual performances. This is a show set in an era where death was common and indiscriminate, where children were not spared just because they have had less time to live. Around 43,500 civilians were killed over nine months during the Blitz, but grief remains heavy no matter how much of it surrounds you. Loss may have been everywhere, but that does not make it lighter for anyone. “The pages turn so quickly,” the show reminds us. Alice by Heart asks us to look at Wonderland not just as a place of escape, but as a place where a young woman finally begins to understand what she cannot change. When the bombs are falling and the pages are slipping from our hands, a childhood story cannot save us. But it can sit beside us, familiar and worn, and help us breathe through the hard things, one page at a time.

Title: The Pirates of Penzance Presented By: Savoyards Genre: Musical Comedy / Gilbert & Sullivan Synopsis: Savoyards sets sail in 2026 with a bold, high-energy new production of The Pirates of Penzance, inspired by the iconic Essgee revival and reimagined for a new generation. Featuring the same creative team behind the smash-hit Shrek the Musical in 2024, this production blends the classic wit of Gilbert & Sullivan with contemporary theatrical flair, sharp comedy and dynamic choreography. Fast, funny and fresh — pirates have never looked, sounded or moved like this. Audition Date: June 26th - 29th, 2026 July 1st, 2026 (Callbacks) Audition Time: Principal Auditions Friday June 26th: 7PM - 10PM Saturday June 27th: 11AM - 12PM Sunday June 28th: 9AM - 12PM (with accompanist) & 12:30PM - 5PM Monday June 29th: 7PM - 10PM Movement & Ensemble Auditions Saturday June 27th: 12:30PM - 1:30PM or 4PM - 5PM Ensemble Vocals: 1:30PM - 2:30PM Dance Ensemble: 2:45PM - 4PM Callbacks Wednesday July 1st: 7PM - 10PM Audition Location and Address: June 26th, 28th & 29th - Savoyards Hall, Ferguson Street, Manly June 27th - Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, 241 Tingal Road, Wynnum July 1st - Wynnum State High School, Peel Street, Manly Audition Requirements: Principal Auditions Prepare: Two contrasting 60-second song excerpts (32 bars) Material that demonstrates vocal strength and versatility in the style of the show Applicants will receive script sides upon registration confirmation. Movement & Ensemble Auditions General ensemble auditions include vocals and movement Dance ensemble auditions include vocals and dance Dance audition choreography taught on the day General ensemble and soloists will receive movement video prior to auditions Attire Requirements: Clothing suitable for movement Sneakers/enclosed flat shoes Jazz/ballet shoes and chorus heels encouraged for dance auditions Audition Registration: Register via email: auditions@savoyards.com.au Include: Name Mobile phone number Roles auditioning for Whether accompanist is required Audition Pack: The Pirates of Penzance Audition Pack Performance Dates: September 25th - October 10th, 2026 Performance Times: Fridays & Saturdays Evening - 7:30PM Sundays Matinee - 1:30PM Saturday 3 October & Saturday 10 October - 1:30PM & 7:30PM Performance Location: Iona Performing Arts Centre, 85 North Road, Wynnum West Rehearsal Dates: Commencing Sunday July 5th, 2026 Additional key dates Launch Event - Saturday August 8th, 2026 Sitzprobe - Sunday September 13th, 2026 Bump-in - September 11th - 12th, 2026 Bump-out - Sunday October 11th, 2026 Rehearsal Times: Sundays - 12PM - 5PM Mondays & Wednedays - 7PM - 10PM Rehearsal Location: Wynnum West State School, School Road, Wynnum West Performer Age: Minimum age 16 years Creative Team: Director - David Harrison Musical Director - Nicky Griffith Choreographer - Julianne Burke Assistant Director - Joshua Moore Production Website: Savoyards - The Pirates of Penzance Other Information: Savoyards is Brisbane’s oldest continuously running musical theatre company This is an amateur community theatre production All cast and crew are expected to assist with production duties including bump-in and bump-out Savoyards is committed to diversity, inclusion and cultural safety Performers of all backgrounds, identities and abilities are encouraged to audition A social media blackout applies until official cast announcements Available Roles / Character Breakdown: Frederic - Male | Playing Age 20–30 | Tenor (C3–B4) Earnest, loyal and unintentionally dramatic. Strong singer with charm. Mabel - Female | Playing Age 18–30 | Soprano/Coloratura (C4–D#6) Bright, confident and vocally fearless with excellent comic timing. Pirate King - Male | Playing Age 30–50 | Baritone/Bass-Baritone (F#2–F4) Charismatic, theatrical and larger-than-life. Ruth - Female | Playing Age 40–60 | Alto/Mezzo-Soprano (F3–A♭5) Fiercely devoted with bold comic energy. Major-General Stanley - Male | Playing Age 40–65 | Baritone/Tenor (B♭2–F4) Fast-talking, witty and absurdly confident. Sergeant of Police - Male | Playing Age 25–55 | Bass/Baritone (F2–C4) Deadpan and gloriously over-serious. Edith - Female | Playing Age 18–30 Confident and delightfully bossy. Kate - Female | Playing Age 18–30 Sweet, romantic and grounded. Isabel - Female | Playing Age 16–25 Bright, eager and energetic. Samuel - Male | Playing Age 20–40 | Baritone/Tenor (B♭2–E4) The Pirate King’s loyal right-hand man. Dancer Ensemble - Any Gender | Playing Age 16+ High-energy dancers with strong technique and stamina. General Ensemble - Any Gender | Playing Age 16+ Versatile performers portraying pirates, police and daughters throughout the production.

Title: When the Wind Blew Presented By: Paula-Mary Camilleri in association with Eli J Ball & Shine Performing Arts Academy Genre: Family-Friendly Original Australian Musical Synopsis: When the Wind Blew is a family-friendly musical set in the vast and vibrant Australian bush. Bursting with heart, humour and unforgettable songs, this uplifting production invites audiences of all ages on a journey about courage, friendship and finding where you belong. The story follows Hazel, a young sugar glider terrified of taking her first glide. When a fierce storm violently shakes her from her tree and separates her from her family, Hazel finds herself lost and alone in an unfamiliar world. With no choice but to move forward, she must discover a bravery she never thought she had in order to find her way home. Along the way, Hazel meets an eclectic group of companions: Ziggy, a cautious echidna; Peanut, a gentle koala; and Arthur, a nervous spider. Guided by Coco, a wise wallaby, they travel across the bush to seek guidance from Madam Virginiana, a mystical possum whose tea-leaf riddles challenge each character’s understanding of home and belonging. But danger lurks in the shadows. Diesel, a cunning and vengeful dingo, relentlessly pursues them with the help of his eerie accomplices. As the journey grows more perilous, the group learns that home isn’t just a place—it’s the people who walk beside you. Audition Date: Sunday 12 July 2026 Audition Time: Children's Ensemble - 9AM -10AM Hazel Auditions - 10AM - 11AM Adult Auditions (Ensemble & Leads) - 12PM - 2PM Callbacks - 3PM - 4PM Audition Location and Address: St Benedict's College, Mango Hill, Queensland Audition Self-Tape Due: 5PM, Saturday 11 July 2026 Audition Requirements: Children's Ensemble Audition: Dance call Learn and perform a song from the show Cold read from the script Wear appropriate dance attire and footwear Hazel Audition: Must attend Children's Ensemble session Prepare two contrasting 1-minute or 32-bar musical theatre songs Piano accompaniment or backing track accepted Cold read from the script Adult Auditions (Ensemble & Leads): Dance call Tap call (if experienced) Prepare two contrasting 1-minute or 32-bar musical theatre songs Piano accompaniment or backing track accepted Possible cold read from the script Wear appropriate dance attire and footwear Callbacks: Script readings Learn and perform material from the show Online Auditions: Submit two contrasting 1-minute or 32-bar musical theatre songs Include headshot and video link Email submissions to info@shineperformingartsacademy.com.au Video should be filmed waist-up with clearly audible vocals Audition Registration: Via Shine Performing Arts Academy Audition Pack: When the Wind Blew Audition Pack Performance Dates: 18 - 20 December 2026 Performance Times: Friday – 7PM Saturday – 2PM & 7PM Sunday – 2PM Performance Location: Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, Downs Street, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020 Rehearsal Dates: Read Through - Sunday 19 July 2026 Costumes/Photos - Tuesday 21 July 2026 and Sunday 2 August 2026 Music & Dance Rehearsals - Most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from August 2026 Tech Week - Tuesday 15 December – Thursday 17 December 2026 Rehearsal Times: Costumes/Photos - 5PM - 8PM Tuesdays & Thursdays - 7PM - 9PM Saturdays - 1PM - 4PM Tech Week - 5PM - 10PM Rehearsal Location: St Benedict's College, Mango Hill Tech Week - Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Warnings: Theatrical haze Strobe lighting effects Auditionees may be photographed and recorded during auditions and callbacks Performer Age: Hazel: 10–16 years (playing approximately 8 years old) Children's Ensemble: 10–16 years Adult Principal, Featured and Ensemble Roles: 18+ Creative Team: Producers - Paula-Mary Camilleri & Eli J Ball Director - Paula-Mary Camilleri Choreographer & Musical Director - Eli J Ball Casting Consultant - Teagan Fudge Production Manager - James Reid Orchestrations - Eli J Ball Additional Piano/Vocal Arrangements & Score Preparation - Benjamin Heintz Production Website: Shine Performing Arts - When the Wind Blew Other information: This production celebrates the diversity of Queensland’s performing arts community and encourages performers of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities to audition. Applications from culturally and linguistically diverse performers and performers living with disability are strongly encouraged. All cast members aged 18+ must possess or obtain a current Blue Card. Cast members must comply with Shine Performing Arts Academy's Child Safety Action Plan, Code of Conduct and Media Consent policies. The production will be professionally recorded in audio and visual formats. Participation is unpaid. There is no participation fee and no performer compensation. Auditionees should be available for the duration of their audition session. Additional material may be requested during auditions or callbacks. Call time for performances is 90 minutes prior to curtain up. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Hazel - Female-identifying, 10–16 years (playing approximately 8 years old) | Soprano (belt to Eb5). A young sugar glider who has a deep fear of gliding. Strong actor and vocalist required. Arthur - Male-identifying, 20s–30s | Tenor. A nerdy, quirky and uncertain spider on a journey of self-discovery. Brielle - Male or Female, 18–30 years | Tenor or Mezzo. A sly and mischievous goanna with a talent for trouble. Curly - Male or Female, 18–30 years | Tenor or Mezzo. A dim-witted curlew with a knack for getting into trouble. Coco - Female-identifying, 18+ | Soprano. A wise and warm-hearted wallaby who serves as narrator and guide. Hazel's Mum - Female-identifying, 25+ | Soprano. A caring and devoted parent. Hazel's Dad - Male-identifying, 25+ | Baritone/Tenor. A loving but firm parent who guides Hazel. Stewart / Ensemble - Male-identifying, 18+ | Baritone/Tenor. Flamboyant tiger quoll. Doubles as Passerby and Wombat 2. Joyce / Ensemble - Female-identifying, 18+ | Alto/Mezzo. Owner of the Gum Leaf Cafe. Doubles as Mother Platypus. Peter / Ensemble - Male-identifying, 18+ | Baritone. Co-owner of the Gum Leaf Cafe. Doubles as Ernie the Emu and Wombat 1. Adventurer 2 / Ensemble - Female-identifying, 18+ | Alto/Mezzo. Doubles as Emu 1 and Galah 1. Mal / Ensemble - Male-identifying, 18+ | Tenor. Flamboyant magpie. Adventurer 1 / Ensemble - Male-identifying, 18+| Tenor. Human explorer. Doubles as Kevin the Kangaroo. Lenore / Ensemble - Female-identifying, 18+ | Soprano. A parrot with a sore claw. Doubles as Mother Skink. Belvedere / Ensemble - Male-identifying, 18+ | Tenor. Doubles as Kookaburra. Parrot / Ensemble - Female-identifying, 18+ | Soprano. Doubles as Galah 3. News Reporter / Ensemble - Female-identifying, 18+ } Mezzo-Soprano. Doubles as Galah 2 and Emu 2. Kangaroo / Ensemble - Male-identifying, 18+ | Baritone/Tenor. Doubles within the ensemble. Milly / Ensemble - Female-identifying, 18+ _ Mezzo-Soprano. A flirtatious red wattle bird. Tilly / Ensemble - Female-identifying, 18+ | Mezzo-Soprano. A flirtatious red wattle bird. Lilly / Ensemble - Female-identifying, 18+ | Mezzo-Soprano. A flirtatious red wattle bird. Myna Bird / Ensemble - Male-identifying, 18+ | Baritone/Tenor. Father of Tommy Tweets. Lorikeet / Ensemble - Male-identifying, 18+ | Baritone/Tenor. An energetic lorikeet. Ensemble/Dancers/Swings - All genders, 18+. Triple-threat performers playing multiple ensemble roles. Strong technical dance skills, including Broadway-style tap, preferred. Brenda / Children's Ensemble - Female-identifying, 10–16 years | Mezzo. A sassy dunnart. Sophie / Children's Ensemble - Female-identifying, 10–16 years | Mezzo. A nosy owl. Sophie S / Children's Ensemble - Female-identifying, 10–16 years | Mezzo. A kind lizard. Tommy Tweets / Children's Ensemble - Male-identifying, 10–16 years | Tenor. A pompous myna bird. Oliver / Children's Ensemble - Male-identifying, 10–16 years | Tenor. An energetic lorikeet. Liam / Children's Ensemble - Male-identifying, 10–16 years | Tenor. A nerdy platypus.

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< Back BURLESQUE: Laced in Shadows - Sass and Soul, HOTA 27 Aug 2026 Season: August 27th, 2026 Title: Laced in Shadows Presented By: Sass and Soul Dance, HOTA Genre: Burlesque / Cabaret / Dance Synopsis: You think you know what's next. You don't. Back by popular demand, Sass and Soul Dance returns to HOTA for its sixth and most daring production yet — bolder, darker and more unapologetic than ever before. Laced in Shadows enters a world of burlesque cabaret, where darkness is beautiful, movement is everything, and every moment is crafted to catch you completely off guard. Fully costumed and unexpected at every turn, this one-night-only production invites audiences to discover what's behind the velvet curtain. Hosted by Terry Daktyl, QLD Drag Performer of the Year 2025. Performance Dates: Thursday August 27th, 2026 Performance Times: 7PM Performance Location and Address: Theatre 1, HOTA, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Ticket Costs: $50 Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Laced in Shadows Warnings: Coarse language Strobe effects Haze Smoke machine Adult themes Recommended Age: 16+ Duration: 2 hours, including interval Production Website: HOTA - Laced in Shadows Other information: The production is Sass and Soul Dance's sixth production and is described as their most daring production yet. Accessibility and venue information can be confirmed through HOTA when booking. Previous Next