Book: David West Read Music: Max Martin and Friends Director / Set and Costume Design: Tayla Simpson Music Director: Steven Days Vocal Director: Jade Enright "This is what happens when you spend THREE DAYS getting to know someone…" Created by Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read, &Juliet asks a simple question: what if Juliet simply does NOT stab herself and die for Romeo? What if Anne Hathaway storms into Shakespeare’s writing session, grabs the quill, and rewrites the wh

Book by Kristina Redwood & Louella Baldwin Music & Lyrics by Your Man Alex Smith Co-Directors: Hannah Martin & Dominic Bradley Choreographer: Rachael King Music Directors: Rhea Basha & Alex Smith “You shouldn’t have to convince someone to love you.”   Phoenix Ensemble welcomed audiences to the world premiere of Antidote , a new Australian rom-com musical about two sisters, Olive and Darcy, trying to navigate the maddening (and occasionally disastrous) world of love. Olive and

Title: Georgy Girl – The Seekers Musical Presented By: On the Boards Theatre Company Genre: Jukebox Musical Synopsis: Georgy Girl  tells the remarkable true story of The Seekers — Australia’s most iconic and internationally successful music group.Judith Durham, a shy teenage vocalist with a golden voice, joins folk musicians Athol Guy, Bruce Woodley and Keith Potger, and together they rise from humble beginnings to become global stars.From Melbourne to London, from heartbreak

Title: Bleep Quest by Nicky Peelgrave Presented By: Play on Stage Genre: Contemporary Theatre / Youth Theatre / Comedy-Drama Synopsis: What do you do when a bully is swearing in your face at school and threatening to smash you? Kate wishes she could transform into Harriet Hulkinator, her wrestling hero — then she could crush Billy without consequence. But life isn’t a wrestling ring, and fighting back could get her expelled. When Kate discovers something even more powerful th

Title: Almost, Maine by John Cariani Presented By: Villanova Players Theatre Genre: Contemporary Play / Romantic Comedy / Magical Realism Synopsis: Set on a cold, clear, moonless night in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine, this whimsical and heartfelt play explores love in all its strange, surprising, funny, and deeply human forms. As the northern lights shimmer overhead, the residents of Almost fall in and out of love in unexpected ways: hearts break, bruises heal,

Title: Romeo and Juliet Presented By: St Luke’s Theatre Society Genre: Classic Drama / Shakespearean Tragedy Synopsis: In a city divided by a long-standing feud, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall deeply and dangerously in love. As their secret relationship blossoms in the shadows, violence, misunderstandings and impulsive choices build to a heartbreaking climax. This production invites actors to dive into raw emotion, loyalty, humour and heartbreak, exploring one of Shak

Written by Rodgers & Hammerstein Directed & Choreographed by Lucy Martin Vocal Direction by David Valks Additional Choreography by Natalie Cassaniti “Don’t talk purty to me!” GCLT closes their 2025 season, celebrating their massive 75-year milestone, with a production of the comforting classic Oklahoma!  The season is basically sold out, and it only takes about ten seconds into “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” to understand why. Now, confession time: I have never seen Oklahoma

Keep Yourself Alive: My Life With Queen Toucan Club Festival, PIP Theatre Written by Liam Donnelly Presented by Abadon Productions   Abadon Productions' burlesque show Keep Yourself Alive: My Life With Queen  follows a young lad who first falls in love with the band as a kid, grows up through the halls of QUT, and eventually faces the emotional shift of Freddie Mercury leaving this life. It’s all told through diary narration and a playlist of beloved and lesser-loved Queen tr

I spent a full day at Queensland Theatre immersing myself in their free play readings and artist workshops, and honestly, it fed my creative soul in ways I did not even know I needed. Thank you to everyone involved. It felt like being handed a backstage pass to the future of Australian theatre. If they run The First Twenty again, I will be lining up at the door before they even unlock it. Kitty Cleans Up – By Maxine Mellor Directed by Sanja Simić This reading kicked off the d

Title: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. Presented By: Brisbane Junior Theatre (BJT) Genre: Youth Musical Theatre Synopsis: A magical 60-minute adaptation of the beloved Broadway and Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast JR.  follows Belle, a bright young woman from a small provincial town, and the Beast, a prince trapped under an enchantress’s spell. Only if he learns to love and be loved can the curse be broken. With iconic songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, a

Title: A Night of Sherlock Holmes – 3 Radio Plays Presented By: Nash Theatre Genre: Radio Play / Mystery / Classic Adaptation Synopsis: Three classic Sherlock Holmes stories come to life in one entertaining night of live radio theatre. Based on the original radio dramas by Ted Medland and Radio Active, this production blends suspense, charm and theatrical adventure as Holmes and Watson return to the airwaves once more. Audition Date: Sunday 7 December 2025 Audition Time: 9:00

The Mousetrap – New Farm Nash Theatre Written by Agatha Christie Directed by Sharon White As is customary, the last performance of the year at New Farm Nash Theatre takes us into Agatha Christie territory, which means two things: an abundance of suspicious characters and a vow that I must never reveal the murderer's identity to anyone. I take my oath very seriously… Although I did quietly guess correctly right near the end and feel extremely smug about it. The Mousetrap fi

Presented at Twelfth Night Theatre Directed by Deian Ping Music Direction by Nicky Griffith Choreography by Julianne Burke Photography by Creative Street & Pif Productions "There's a dream in the future. There's a struggle that we have yet to win." There are certain shows that never fail to lift your heart, and Hairspray  is firmly on that list for me. Queensland Musical Theatre clearly understands the joy baked into this story and jumps right in from the start. For anyone wh

Bahala/o was one of those shows that hit me with a wave of energy the moment I walked in. Creator and performer Buddy Malbasias and co-star Clare Dark were already onstage sweeping mounds of rice off their catwalk, a lone pedestal fan whirring at one end, haze drifting from underneath the stage, and a full house buzzing with excitement. I sat front row and immediately learnt two things: cover your bags and drinks unless you want them seasoned, and prepare to get up close and

Title: Rumors Presented By: Spotlight Theatrical Company Genre: Comedy / Farce Synopsis: Four affluent New York couples arrive at the deputy mayor’s townhouse for his 10th wedding anniversary celebration… only to discover the host has a non-fatal gunshot wound, his wife is missing, and the servants have vanished. Desperate to protect everyone’s reputation, they scramble to cover up what really happened before the police arrive — leading to a night of escalating lies, frantic

Title:   Rock of Ages: Youth Edition Presented By:  Second Star Youth Theatre Genre:  Rock Musical / Comedy Synopsis: Set on L.A.’s iconic Sunset Strip in 1987, Rock of Ages: Youth Edition  follows Drew, a hopeful rocker from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town dreamer chasing stardom. Their love story unfolds against the chaos of The Dupree Room — a legendary rock bar under threat from developers. With rock gods, rebellious dreamers, outrageous glam, and some of the big

Title:   The Savannah Sipping Society Presented By:  Sunnybank Theatre Group Genre:  Comedy Theatre Synopsis: Four middle-aged Southern women, each stuck in a rut, meet by chance at an impromptu happy hour and decide it’s time to shake things up. Over six months of hilarious misadventures, shared secrets, and a healthy dose of “liquid therapy,” these women rediscover joy, confidence, and the power of friendship. A warm, witty, and deeply human comedy about starting fresh — no

A Night at the Musicals closed out their 2025 season with a spectacular final chapter: Disney: In Concert . With three shows at the beautiful Talbot Theatre in the Thomas Dixon Centre, this production celebrated the power of Disney music with world-class talent. I was already pumped to see my friends dazzle us, but as soon as the orchestra began the overture of When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio)  / A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella) , I knew we were in for a

Centenary Theatre Group – Directed by Gary Kliger Sir Arthur Conan Doyle caused quite the stir when he attempted to kill off the Sherlock Holmes character. This play, Holmes and Watson , dives into the murky aftermath of that decision. Holmes is “dead”… supposedly… and three men have appeared, all claiming to be the legendary detective. Dr John Watson is summoned to a remote asylum on Starkhaven Island to determine which of them, if any, is the real Holmes. From there, things

Virginmobile by Amiel Simpson Presented by Passion Productions Directed by Jack Winrow Passion Productions presents Virginmobile , a fresh Australian play that dives straight into the messy, emotional tornado of being twenty-something. It all unfolds over one long, chaotic night at Mark’s 21st birthday party. If you've ever been the frazzled host, the reluctant designated driver, awkwardly sharing space with your ex, or the tipsy friend spiralling for no clear reason... you w