FROM OUR MEMBER - TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY

Nathan Schulz
Sep 19, 2025
3 min read

Here’s the latest news from Tugun Theatre Company. Our August 2025 show, Murder on Cue, a murder mystery spoof, was tremendously successful, with full houses reflecting a return to pre-Covid numbers. Our audiences laughed loudly and came to the theatre in droves to see this comedy.

November’s show will be a hilarious 1960’s sexy farce, Boeing Boeing, directed by the talented Nathan Schulz. This hilarious French farce is about a bachelor juggling three flight attendants simultaneously — until technology and timing create chaos! Fast-paced, farcical fun guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. It will run in November from 7th to 29th. Tickets go on sale October 10th so don’t miss out on all the fun!

Cast from Left to Right: Cee Campbell as Bertha, Robert Quirk as Bernard, Richard Alves as Robert, Stephanie Puggioni as Gabriella, Briony Low as Gloria, Andrea Murray as Gretchen, Nathan Schulz - Director. Photo By NEISH MEDIA

Tugun’s 2027 season will be something different – a year devoted entirely to murder mysteries of every genre – comedy, classic, detective, cosy, historical and hard-boiled. Lots of variety in the shows but with one theme – murder mystery. We are taking submissions by interested directors – the deadline for submissions is 1 November 2025.

Please send queries to tuguntheatrecompany1@gmail.com .

And what about 2026, you may ask? Tugun Theatre has announced its fabulous 2026 season. We’re really excited about next year, with a sensational range of shows –

FEBRUARY 6th - 28th: Bell, Book and Candle (a witchy romance)

Directed By Peta Schulz

First premiered in 1950, Bell, Book and Candle is a witty romantic comedy that captures the glamorous New York City of the early 1950s. Written by British playwright John Van Druten, the play explores themes of magic, love, and self-discovery through the story of Gillian Holroyd, a free-spirited witch who subtly manipulates her romantic pursuits with her supernatural powers. Its humorous take on magical realism became an instant hit, later inspiring a popular 1958 film starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. This charming comedy remains a playful exploration of the collision between the mystical and the mundane.

Auditions: Saturday, November 1st Nov 2025 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

MAY 8th - 30th: Around the World in 80 Days (an adventure)

Directed by Nathan Schulz

Originally published in 1873, Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days is a timeless adventure novel that captured the imagination of readers worldwide. This story of daring and ingenuity follows Phileas Fogg, a meticulous and wealthy Victorian gentleman, as he embarks on a frantic journey to circumnavigate the globe within 80 days to win a wager. Adapted many times for stage and screen, Laura Eason’s lively version revives the thrill of Verne’s classic while emphasizing the spirit of adventure, cultural discovery, and the relentless pursuit of a goal. It’s a fast-paced homage to exploration and perseverance.

Auditions: Saturday, January: 31^st 2026 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

AUGUST 7th - 29th: Harvey (a charming comedy)

Directed by Judy Neumann

Harvey, written by Mary Chase and premiered in 1944, is a charming comedy inspired by a short story by author Mary Chase herself. The play became an immediate success, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1945. Its story centers on Elwood P. Dowd, a affable man whose best friend is an invisible, gentle giant rabbit named Harvey. The play’s exploration of imagination, kindness, and acceptance struck a chord during World War II and has remained a beloved classic of American theatre. Its playful tone and heartfelt message continue to resonate, illustrating how a little kindness and imagination can transform lives..

Auditions: Saturday, May 3rd 2026 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

NOVEMBER 6th - 28th: Arsenic and Old Lace (a much-loved dark comedy)

Directed by Cee Campbell

Premiering in 1941, Arsenic and Old Lace is one of the most popular dark comedies of the American stage. Written by Joseph Kesselring during the early years of World War II, the play satirizes the contradictions of American morality through the story of two sweet-old-ladies, Martha and Abby Brewster, who secretly poison lonely old men with tainted elderberry wine. When their drama-obsessed nephew, Mortimer Brewster, discovers their gruesome secret just as a string of new chaos unfolds, hilarious mayhem ensues. Its sharp humor and twisted characters turned it into a long-running hit, and it remains a staple of dark comedy theater today.

Auditions: Saturday, July 18th 2026 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm