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AUDITION NOTICE: A Night With the Villains - Mira Ball Productions

Title: A Night With The Villains

Presented By: Mira Ball Productions

Genre: Cabaret / Musical Theatre / Parody


Synopsis: It’s Halloween, and some of musical theatre’s most villainous souls return for a sinister cabaret. A Night With The Villains is a darkly hilarious concert event that invites performers to embrace their inner baddies in an evening of twisted musical theatre and pop tributes. This Matilda-nominated production blends cabaret, comedy, and a touch of the macabre to honour the tyrants, misfits, and mischief-makers of stage and screen. Don your finest costume and prepare to howl — this Halloween celebration is not for the faint of heart.


Audition Date: Submit video audition online by Sunday 22 June 2025 at midnight

Audition Requirements:

  • Submit a 1–2 minute video performance of your most villainous song or special skill (comedy/circus encouraged!)

  • Submit a 2-minute monologue as a villain of your choice

  • Provide a current headshot and performance CV

  • List any unavailability that conflicts with key dates

  • Characterisation and bold choices are highly encouraged

Audition Registration: Register Here

Audition Pack: Click here to download


Available Roles: Casting is open to performers of all genres, backgrounds and abilities, aged 18+. Looking for villainous musical theatre performers, cabaret acts, comedians, circus/variety performers, and all-around deliciously dark talent.


Performance Dates: Thursday 30 October – Sunday 2 November 2025

Performance Times: Evenings – approx. 7:00pm start

Performance Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, Seven Hills Hub, Brisbane QLD


Rehearsal Dates: Sundays only

Rehearsal Times: Starting Sunday 24 August 2025


Required Age: 18+

Creative Team:

  • Director/Writer: Elodie Boal

  • Choreographer: Jennifer B Ashley

  • Musical Director: Rae Rose

  • Costume Design: Jackie Fredericksen

  • Makeup & Hair Design: Rosie Humphreys

  • Lighting Design: Tony Kerr

  • Associate Producer: Andrew Charles

Production Website: www.villainsnight.com


Other Information:

  • Callbacks will be held in-person on Monday 30 June, Tuesday 1 July, and Thursday 3 July

  • Callback requirements include a prepared villain song (materials provided) and a group dance call

  • Tech/Dress Rehearsals: Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 October 2025

  • Cast must be 18+

  • This is a profit-share production. A formal agreement will be provided to cast members.

  • All enquiries to: hq@villainsnight.com




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