AUDITION NOTICE: 74 Redland Grove - Sunnybank Theatre Group

Title: 74 Redland Grove

Presented By: Sunnybank Theatre Group

Genre: Musical

Synopsis: 74 Redland Grove is a heartfelt musical set in 1970s Nottingham that follows the lively, chaotic Coningsby family and the magic they find in everyday life. Inspired by writer Mark’s real childhood and conversations with his mother before her passing, the show blends memory and imagination, using humour, music, and puppetry to bring family life to the stage. More than a true story, it’s a nostalgic love letter about resilience, memory, and how family connections help us heal.

Audition Date: Sunday March 29th, 2026 (Callbacks March 30th if required)

Audition Time: 10AM - 6PM 

Audition Location and Address: Sunnybank Theatre Group Inc, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank QLD 4109

Audition Self-Tape Due: March 29th, 2026

Audition Requirements: You’ll present a 15-minute audition showcasing acting, singing, and dancing in any order. Prepare a scene using a provided character (not required to be fully memorised), two short contrasting songs (about 1 minute each), and learn a choreography piece. On the day, you’ll perform your scene twice (once with direction), sing with your own backing track, complete a brief vocal range check, and perform the dance after a quick refresher. The panel is assessing your suitability for the roles across acting, vocal ability, and movement.

Audition Registration: Register for your audition by completing the online form HERE.

Audition Pack:  74 Redland Grove Audition Pack

Performance Dates: July 3rd - 18th, 2026

Performance Times:  

• Wednesdays - TBC

• Fridays - 7:30PM

• Saturdays - 2PM & 7:30PM

• Sunday (12th July) - 2PM

Performance Location: Sunnybank Theatre Group Inc, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank QLD 4109

Rehearsal Dates: April 3rd -July 1st, 2026

Rehearsal Times: 

• Mondays & Wednesdays - 7PM - 9:30PM

• Sundays - 12PM - 6PM

Rehearsal Location: Sunnybank Theatre Group Inc, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank QLD 4109

Performer Age: Performer age is not important. Actors must be confident playing the character’s listed stage-age

Creative Team:

• Book, music, lyrics - Mark Westby

• Co directors - Tammy Sarah Linde & Chris O'Leary

• Assistant Director - Luke O'Hagan

• Choreographer - Jackson Poole

Production Website: Sunnybank Theatre Grove - 74 Redland Grove

Other information:  .

• Puppetry experience is not essential as training will be provided but have the stamina and dexterity to operate and carry a puppet for extended periods.

• Actors should be confident learning and performing a Nottingham accent; dialect coaching will be provided.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown: 

• NARRATOR (H) - Human, male presenting, playing age 54 The Narrator is the anchor character of the show. He is the adult Riffs, guiding the audience through his world as a child. Human, playing age 4

• RIFFS (H) - Riffs is the child at the centre of the show. Being the youngest of the children, he finds it difficult to communicate with those he doesn't have a close connection with, hence the world of puppets that he imagines. Above all, Riffs is a child, so the gender of the performer is not important, but the ability to play a child is.

• MARINA CONNINGSBY (H), YOUNG MC (P) - Human, female presenting, playing age 38 MC is the matriarc of the family. She is firm but fair with the children, however the daily struggles of 8 kids and an absent husband can be wearing. She has heart but doesn't always like to show it. She starts the show as a puppet but is transformed to a human actor after a diplay of true maternal love with Riffs

• 14 (P) / SONIA (H) / INSPECTOR (H)/ OFFICER FLIRT (P) - Human, female presenting, playing age young / puppet age 18 Vocal style: blues 14 is the second oldest sister. She provides a fair portion of the comedy of the show with her sarcastic wit. Comedic timing is important. Sonia - maternity nurse at the birth of Riffs Inspector - the police inspector in search of the missing Riffs at the Colwick Races Officer Flirt - a police office, flirt by name, flirt by nature. Often falls flat.

• 12 (P) / FIREMAN 2 (H) / SNOOKER PLAYER (H) - Human, male presenting, playing age open / puppet age 16 Vocal Style: proto punk 12 is the 3rd eldest sibling. He has been a troublesome child, often in trouble with the authorities, and has entered a rebellious punk phase. He doesn't want to be bothered with family, but is there when needed. Fireman 2 - primarily a dance role with some part singing Snooker Player - Jonathan's opponent during the Rachel Racks scene. Some dance.

• 11 (P) / FIREMAN 3 (H) - Human, male presenting, playing age open / puppet age 15 Vocal Style: country 11 is the 4th eldest sibling. He would rather stand back and watch it all happen than get involved. He and 7 are close because they like to play tricks on the others. Fireman 3 - primarily a dance role with some part singing.

• 7 (H) / DR THORNTON (H) - Human, male presenting, playing age 11 / Dr Thornton any age Vocal Style: rock 7 is the eldest of the younger four children. He wants to be part of the older crowd and often plays tricks on Riffs. He is confident and a prankster,. Actor will need to play a child of 11. Dr Thornton - Marina's psychiatrist. Very doctorly in a Freudian sense.

• 6 (H) / NURSE PET (H) / OPERA SMACK (P) - Human, female presenting, playing age 10 Vocal Style: soul 6 is the only girl of the younger siblings. She is best described as a pollyanna - wanting to be a 'good girl'. She has a close relationship with Riffs. Nurse Pet - maternity nurse at the birth of Riffs Opera Smack - the hairbrush that is used as a punishment on the children.

• 5 (H) / SUDSY (P) - Human, male presenting, playing age 10 Vocal Style: folk 5 is the next sibling up from Riffs. He used to be the favoured youngest child but has been replaced. He has become Riffs nemesis, often trying to get Riffs into trouble and generally making his life difficult. Sudsy - the washing machine that shares a song with Riffs before catching him in the mangle.

• DRAG ASH LIL (P) / EDGAR (H) / FIREMAN 1 (H) / RACHEL RACKS (P) / OPERA SMACK (P) / 16 (P) - Human playing age 30 + Vocal Styles: burlesque (Rachel Racks), opera (16), others spoken word Drag Ash Lil is a well-meaning but ultimate busy-body neighbour. Always with hair in curlers and a cigarette hanging from her mouth doling out snippets of wisdom with a snarky tone. Edgar - a paedophile that Riffs encounters on his journey home one day and the trigger for MC's change. Fireman 1 - dancer Rachel Racks - sings a burlesque number as Jonathan's 'mistress'. Sexy and sultry 16 - eldest sister, likes to think she knows all and is in charge when MC is not around.

• JONATHAN (P) / TOM (P) / UNCLE PETE (H) / MESTER WILSON (P) - Human, male presenting, playing age 30 + Vocal Styles: blues (Uncle Pete), ballad (others) Jonathan - MC's husband who is playing snooker down at the club when he isn't home. A helicopter husband. Tom - MC's affair, sexy and happy to serve Uncle Pete - chief fireman - one song and dance number Mester Wilson - neighbour who saves riffs from the mangle and pushes MC to get some help.

• MC OLD (P) Female presenting, playing age 80 + Vocal Styles: ballad Playing MC as an elderly woman on her death bed and in the coffin at the funeral. Has a duet with her younger self.