SHOWS 2022
Alliance SHOWS 2022
GOLD COAST CITY CHOIR
Wednesday Nights 7pm – 9pm
Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Centre, 7 Community Drive, Ashmore.
The choir is the largest mixed-voice community choir on the Gold Coast singing four-part harmony, since 1969. In 2019 they celebrated their 50th anniversary with a major concert in HOTA, the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts. The GCCC sings a varied programme of music and if you love to song join them. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Centre at 7 Community Drive, Ashmore. Covid willing of course!
PHONE: 0493 043 644 Email: goldcoastcitychoir@outlook.com.
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
January 14 – 30
14,15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28,29 January 7:30pm; 16, 23, 30 January 2pm
PUFFS by Matt Cox
SYNOPSIS: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School Of Magic And Magic
Director: Mitchell Walsh;
Assistant Director/Choreographer: Brooke Edwards
By arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY – The Halpin Auditorium
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD. | BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
JAVEENBAH THEATRE
January 21 – February 5
Jan: Fri 21st, Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd, Fri 28th, Sat 29th Sun 30th
Feb: Thur 3rd, Fri 4th, Sat5th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7.30pm, Sunday Shows start at 2pm
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Written by Roald Dahl
Adapted for the stage by David Wood
By Arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical
On Behalf of Samuel French
A Concord Theatricals Company
Directed by Veronica Wnuk
SYNOPSIS: After his parents are killed by a stampeding rhino, James Trotter spends time in an orphanage before being sent to the only family he has left, his aunts Spiker and Sponge. But his aunts are cruel and torment poor James mercilessly. Urged by a mysterious man called Ladahlord, James creates a magical potion in an effort to change his situation. But the magic gets away from him, and instead he creates a giant peach and human-sized insects.
Javeenbah Theatre Company
Cnr Stevens & Ferry Street, Nerang
PH: 0417 004 466
BOOK ONLINE
AUDITION: 10th October 2021 See: https://javeenbah.org.au/auditions/james-and-the-giant-peach-audition-10-oct-2021/
GOLD COAST THEATRE ALLIANCE
January 23 Sunday Morning 8am - 12.30
THE ALLIANCE EVENT - ALLIANCE BREAKFAST
SYNOPSIS: A gathering of the Community Performance Community to celebrate, relax and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast. Distinguished Service Awards - our Heroes are celebrated, Youth Awards - including the Eagle Award and the top award of the Red Hat are presented. Shows are launched for 2022,
VENUE: THE LAKEVIEW ROOM,
Pines Golf Club, Sanctuary Cove, QLD
https://www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.au/cms/golf/golf-gallery/gallery-the-pines/
Tables of 8; $35 per head.
Entertainment Bar
Gold Coast Theatre Alliance Inc
Representing 17 companies on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW
BOOKINGS AVAILABLE 07 5530833
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
February 4 – February 26
Preview: 4th Feb, Opening: 5th Feb, Matinee: 6th Feb
Friday: 11th Feb, Saturday: 12th Feb, Matinee: 13th Feb
Friday: 18th Feb, Saturday: 19th Feb, Matinee: 20th Feb
Thursday: 24th Feb, Friday: 25th Feb, Closing: 26th Feb
THE CAKE
By Bekah Brunstetter
Directed by Jim Dickson
Gold Coast Little Theatre
21A Scarborough Street, Southport, QLD
PH: 07 5532 2096
BOOK ONLINE
AUDITION: 30 OCTOBER 2021
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
10 – 26 February 2022
10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 February 7:30pm; 13, 20 February 2pm.
TWIST
By Miles Tredinnick
Directed by Nathan Schulz
Tugun Village Community Centre,
414 Coolangatta Road Tugun, QLD, Australia 4224
BOOKINGS: 0415 996 929
AUDITION 17 October 2pm
THE TWEED THEATRE COMPANY INC.
March 4 – March 20
4, 11, and 18 March at 7.30pm plus 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 March at 2pm.
THE FABULOUS 40S AND 50S (A MUSICALE)
Written by Doug Williams
Directed by Gary Johns
Musical Direction by Julie Burnett
Choreographed by Cherie Goosey
SYNOPSIS: The Fabulous 40s and 50s” is a musical snapshot of these twenty years seen through the eyes of two people who lived through them. Devised and written by Doug Williams and directed by Gary Johns, it is an up-lifting and nostalgic look at the music which brought people close together when dancing in the 40s and began to slowly separate them when introduced to “rock-&-roll” in the 50s.
Tweed Theatre Company
Tweed Heads Civic Centre
Brett Street, Tweed Heads, NSW
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
March 11 - April 2nd
11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 March, 1, 2 April 7:30pm; 13, 20, 27 March 2pm
CALENDAR GIRLS
By Tim Firth
Directed by Helen Madden
SYNOPSIS: When Annie's husband John dies of leukaemia, she and her long-standing best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. With varying levels of encouragement, they persuade four friends and fellow members of the Women’s Institute (W.I.) to pose nude with them for an "alternative" calendar. Tim Firth’s hilarious play is based on the true story of eleven W.I. members who famously posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund in 1999
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY – The Halpin Auditorium
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA, QLD
BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
AUDITION: November 7 2021
BALLINA PLAYERS THEATRE
18th March – April 3rd
March 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 April 1, 2 Thursdays Fridays & Saturdays at 8.00pm.
Sunday Matinees March 20, 27, April 3 at 2pm
CLUE ON STAGE – An hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Boardgame turned movie now stage play.
Based on the Screenplay by Johnathon Lynn
Directed by Frances Legge and Liz van Eck
SYNOPSIS: The classic board game brought to life in Clue On Stage. Six guests are invited to a dinner party thrown by an anonymous host. They are given aliases--Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, and Miss Scarlet. Though discouraged from revealing personal information, it is soon discovered that all of them have fallen victim to the same blackmailer, their very host of the evening. Each is presented with a weapon and an option: pay their extortionist double, or kill the innocent butler. What follows is a madcap, slapstick evening full of murder, mystery, and laughs as they seek to puzzle out the culprit amongst criminals.
Ballina Players
24 Swift St Ballina NSW
BOOKINGS: Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’ Music, River St Ballina (02 6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
March 18 – April 3
Friday 18 March 7.30pm, Saturday 19 March 7.30pm
Friday 25 March 7.30pm, Saturday 26 March 7.30pm, Sunday 27 March 2pm
Friday 1 April 7.30pm, Saturday 2 April 7.30pm, Sunday 3 April 2pm
THE OLD PEOPLE ARE REVOLTING
By Devon Williamson
Directed by Bryanne Jardine
Permission by David Spicer Productions
SYNOPSIS: The Old People Are Revolting! is a mad cap comedy about seniors seeking revenge! The residents of the Sunshine Retirement Village have had enough: they're revolting!
Murwillumbah Civic Centre
10 - 14 Tumbulgum Rd, Murwillumbah NSW
www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
AUDITION: 14 DECEMBER 2021 6.30pm
JAVEENBAH THEATRE
March 25 – April 9
Mar: Fri 25th, Sat 26th,Sun 27th, Apr: Fri 1st, Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Thur 7th, Fri 8th, Sat 9th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7.30pm, Sunday Shows start at 2pm
THE BOYS IN THE BAND
Written by Mart Crawley
By Arrangement with ORiGiN Theatrical
On Behalf of Samuel French
A Concord Theatricals Company
Directed by Jake Goodall
SYNOPSIS: In his Upper East Side apartment, Michael is throwing a birthday party for Harold, a self-avowed thirty-two-year-old, pockmarked homosexual complete with surprise gift: Cowboy, a street hustler. As the evening wears on – fuelled by drugs and alcohol – bitter, unresolved resentments among the guests come to light when a game of Truth goes terribly wrong.
VENUE: Javeenbah Theatre Company
Cnr Stevens & Ferry Street, Nerang
PH: 0417 004 466
AUDITION: 12th December 2021
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LITTLE THEATRE
March 25 – April 9
March 25th, 26th and 27th (matinee); 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (matinee), 8th and 9th April;
THE APPLETON LADIES POTATO RACE
By Melanie Tate
Directed by Louise Haggerty
SYNOPSIS: A comedy-drama full of laughs, heartache and big questions is coming to Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre in March 2022. This is an engaging story of 5 diverse women set in a small Australian country town written with panache and wit by author Melanie Tait (ABC and Guardian journalist) and first premiered to acclaim in 2019 at Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre. What starts as a feel-good story with the return of local girl from success in the big city rapidly develops into a close look at how modern Australia views and deals with (or not) the big issues of sexual preference, gender politics and choices, immigration, racism and the relevance of women - all captured through the prism of the local Potato Race at the “Show” where the men’s race prize is $1000, and the women’s is $200. The lines are drawn - and nobody’s feelings are spared.
Zamia Theatre, 22 Main St. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
AUDITION: 30 November 2021
THE DRAMA MERCHANT
April 8 – 11th
8,9,10,11 April 2022
FRANKENSTEIN or THE MODERN PROMETHEUS
By Mary Shelley Feminist Adaptation by Rona Munro in 2019
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL, ON BEHALF OF NICK HERN BOOKS
A Black Box intimate event with a limited seating of 40
VENUE: Molendinar, QLD
SYNOPSIS:
‘Frankenstein 'or' The Modern Prometheus’ has been heavily regarded as a masterpiece for the ages, shedding harsh light on mankind and what it means to be human.The show centres around famous author, Mary Shelley. In the show, we see Shelley at her wits end battling the internal implications of love and loss. Many of the themes seen clearly in the novel are present in Mary’s life including betrayal, neglect and isolation. Shelley herself takes the topics of nature, nurture, morality and the anomalies of life to create a piece of work that truly encapsulates what it’s like to be lonely as well as what it's like to be different in a cruel and dreary world.
STARRING: Frankenstein Monster – Bailey Seymour Smith; Victor Frankenstein – Ryan Littler and
Mary Shelley – Ruby Allen
BOOKING & TICKETS: www.thedramamerchant.com.au
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
April 29 – May 21
Preview: 29th April, Opening: 30th April, Matinee: 1st May
Thursday: 5th May, Friday: 6th May, Saturday: 7th May, Matinee: 8th May
Thursday: 12th May, Friday: 13th May, Saturday: 14th May, Matinee: 15th May
Thursday: 19th May, Friday: 20th May, Closing: 21st May
SWEET CHARITY
Directed by Cilla Scott
MD: Julie Whiting
Choreographer: Paula Guild
Gold Coast Little Theatre
21A Scarborough Street, Southport, QLD
PH: 07 5532 2096
AUDITION: ROUND 1: VIDEOS DUE 12TH JAN, CALLBACKS: 15TH JAN 2022.
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
Tuesday May 3 at 10.30am and 5pm
BEEP
Writer: Katherine Fyffe
Directed by Sam Haren
Composer/Sound Design: Luke Smiles
Puppet Maker, Puppet Consultancy: Tamara Rewse
Produced by the Windmill Theatre, Adelaide
SYNOPSIS: “A slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship, finding where you fit and learning to mix it up a little. In Mort’s Village everything has its place, every day is the same and everyone likes it that way. Until one morning, crash, boom, bang… down comes Beep.
What is this annoying interruption to Mort’s breakfast molly melon, who is this noisy robot girl, and how will she find her home? With Windmill’s trademark design, gentle storytelling, music and puppetry, Beep tells the story of what happens when someone new comes to town.”
Murwillumbah Civic Centre
10 - 14 Tumbulgum Rd, Murwillumbah NSW
www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
May 12 – May 28
12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 May 7:30pm; 14, 21 May 2pm
CRIMES OF THE HEART
By Beth Henley
Directed by Judy Neumann
Tugun Village Community Centre,
414 Coolangatta Road Tugun, QLD, Australia 4224
BOOKINGS: 0415 996 929
Auditions: Monday 14th February time TBA
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
YOUTH THEATRE
Drama Showcase 16, 17 & 18 May
Intermediate Music Theatre Showcase 30 & 31 May
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA, QLD | BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
May 13 - June 11
13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 May, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 June @ 7:30pm; 15, 22, 29 May, 5 June @ 2pm
HOT SHOE SHUFFLE
Musical by David Atkins, Kathryn Riding, and Larry Buttrose
Directed by Drew Anthony
SYNOPSIS: Hot Shoe Shuffle is a 1992 Australian musical produced by David Atkins. A jukebox musical, the score mostly includes American big band and popular songs of the 1920s to 1940s. The musical concerns seven Tap Brothers, Spring, Slap, Buck, Wing, Tip, Tap and Slide, who learn of the death of their long-absent father.
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY – The Halpin Auditorium
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA, QLD | BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
May 27 – 12 June
Friday 27 May (7.30pm), Saturday 28 May (7.30), Sunday 29 May (2.00pm),
Friday 3 June (10.00am Schools Matinee), Saturday 4 June (7.30), Sunday 5 June (2.00pm)
Friday 10 June (7.30), Saturday 11 June (7.30), Sunday 12 June (2.00)
MACBETH
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Lydia Plim
SYNOPSIS: A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia.
Murwillumbah Civic Centre
10 - 14 Tumbulgum Rd, Murwillumbah NSW
www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
AUDITION Tuesday 22nd February 6.30pm
JAVEENBAH THEATRE
May 27 – June 11
May: Fri 27th, Sat 28th, Sun 29th, Jun: Fri 3rd, Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Thur 9th, Fri 10th, Sat 11th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7.30pm, Sunday Shows start at 2pm
CINDERELLA - Modern Play.
Written by Matthew Whittet
Original Concept by Anthea Williams
Directed by Jocelyn Moore-Carter
SYNOPSIS: This Cinderella is not about princes and princesses. It’s about a single woman in her early 40s trying to go on a date, and a single guy who has an unreasonable fear of not being heard over loud music in bars. There may not be any ugly sisters but there’s the occasional mysterious animal. There’s midnight. There’s a show. There’s dancing. And there’s beautiful transformation.
Javeenbah Theatre Company
Cnr Stevens & Ferry Street, Nerang
PH: 0417 004 466
BALLINA PLAYERS
10 June to 3 July
June 10, 11,16,17,18,23,24,25,30 July 1,2 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 pm
Matinees June 12, 19,26 July 3 at 2:00 pm
PRISCILLA Queen of the Desert
Stephan Elliot, Allan Scott
Adapted from Elliot's 1994 Film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Directed by Paul and Sue Belsham
Ballina Players
24 Swift St Ballina NSW
BOOKINGS: Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’ Music, River St Ballina (02 6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and
THE TWEED THEATRE COMPANY INC.
June 11 - 26
11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 June, 2022
All matinees at 2.00pm
ALADDIN (a children’s pantomime)
Written and directed by Natalie Trengove
Original Music and Lyrics by Jim Fury
SYNOPSIS: Aladdin is lazy and always in trouble. He is seduced by Zachariah who tells him that he will make him a rich if he will help him retrieve an old lamp from a cave in the desert, but Zachariah tricks him and leaves him to die. How he escapes from the cave and marries his childhood sweetheart will take magic and quite a bit of luck on his journey.
Venue: Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Brett Street, Tweed Heads.
BOOK ONLINE
AUDITIONS: 27th March. Venue and time to be decided.
THE DRAMA MERCHANT
June 14 - 17 2022
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
By Robert Harling
By arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on Behalf of Samuel French, and Concord Theatricals Company
Directed by Barry Gibson
SYNOPSIS: Local director Barry Gibson presents to us a heart-warming story of love, wit and a whole lot of soul with Robert Harling’s classic 1987 play. Set in the US state of Louisiana, certified beauty expert Truvy Jones owns and spends her time in her local salon with 5 friends, - M’Lynn Eatenton and her confident daughter Shelby, the strong yet ill-tempered neighbour Ousier, kind- hearted companion Clairee Belcher and local newcomer and apprentice Anelle Dupuy. We see these strong independent women over the course of three years, sharing stories, gossiping and discussing their personal struggles within their families and their small Southern community. The history of the piece dates back to the late 80’s yet still holds up for modern audiences. As this piece was a personal requiem for playwright Robert Harling’s sister, it is no doubt a tearjerker and a sentimental piece of work for those who hold family close to their hearts. Gibson uses the perfect mix of comedy and dramatic elements to make light of serious situations throughout and also uses sassy satire to his advantage to make the show enjoyable for all. This show will touch the hearts of anyone who finds joy in the little things in life and wants a show with both laughter and sincerity.
VENUE: TBA
BOOKINGS & TICKETS at www.thedramamerchant.com.au
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
YOUTH THEATRE
Middle School Music Theatre Showcase 20, 21, 22 & 23 June
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA, QLD | BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
July 1 – July 23
Preview: 1st July, Opening: 2nd July, Matinee: 3rd July
Friday: 8th July, Saturday: 9th July, Matinee: 10th July
Friday: 15th July, Saturday: 16th July, Matinee: 17th July
Thursday: 21st July, Friday: 22nd July, Closing: 23rd July
CHARITABLE INTENT
By David Williamson
Directed by Gael Ballantyne
Gold Coast Little Theatre
21A Scarborough Street, Southport QLD
PH: 07 5532 2096
BOOK ONLINE
AUDITION: ROUND 1: 5TH MARCH CALLBACKS: 12TH MARCH 2022
JAVEENBAH THEATRE
July 22 – July30
Jul: Fri 22nd, Sat 23rd, Sun 24th, Thur 28th, Fri 29th, Sat x 2 30th (2pm & 7.30pm)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7.30pm, Sunday Shows start at 2pm
ONE ACT WONDERS - assorted local writers and directors.
Come down to Javeenbah Theatre and take a look at some of the Gold Coasts best local playwrights and directors!
Javeenbah Theatre Company
Cnr Stevens & Ferry Street, Nerang
PH: 0417 004 466
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LITTLE THEATRE
July 10 – July 23
8, 9, 15, 16, 22 ,23 July at 7.30pm; Matinees: 10, 17 July at 2.30pm
PRIVATE LIVES
By Noel Coward
Directed by Thor Andersons
SYNOPSIS: Private Lives is a 1930 battle of the sexes comedy. It concerns a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new spouses, discover that they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Despite a perpetually stormy relationship, they realise that they still have feelings for each other.
Zamia Theatre, 22 Main St. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
BOOK ONLINE
AUDITION: May 3 2022
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
July 22 – July 23
Friday 22 July 10.30am (Schools matinee)
Saturday 23rd July 10am and 2pm
SAVING FROGTON’S HOME
Written and Directed by Karen Kester
Murwillumbah Civic Centre
10 - 14 Tumbulgum Rd
Murwillumbah NSW
www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
July 22 - August 20
22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 July, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19,20 August@ 7:30pm; 24, 31 July, 7, 14 August@ 2pm
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Book by Howard Ashman
Based on "The Little Shop of Horrors"
by Charles B. Griffith.
Directed by Jamie Watts
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY – The Halpin Auditorium
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD | BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
August 11 - 27
11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 August 7:30pm 13, 20 August 2pm
IT’S ALL IN THE MIND
Written and directed by Jim Fury
Tugun Village Community Centre,
414 Coolangatta Road Tugun, QLD, Australia 4224
BOOKINGS: 0415 996 929
AUDITIONS: Monday 16th May time TBA
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY IN CONJUNCTION WITH OPERA AUSTRALIA
AUGUST 16, 2022 at 7.30pm
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
By Gioachino Rossini
SYNOPSIS: "A serious case of love at first sight is a big problem for Count Almaviva. Enter the resourceful barber named Figaro, who cleverly solves everyone’s problems — for a price. Secret letters, cunning disguises and all sort of confusions will delight young audiences as the boy gets the girl and Figaro gets paid! Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is one of the most popular operas ever written. This travelling production will enthral school students of all ages, complete with beautiful costumes and engaging scenery. Professional opera singers perform the famous arias in English, and a range of curriculum-based teacher resources are available to help classes explore the music."
https://opera.org.au/events/schools-programs/nsw-schools-tour/
Murwillumbah Civic Centre
10 - 14 Tumbulgum Rd
Murwillumbah NSW
www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
BOOK ONLINE
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
YOUTH THEATRE
Senior Music Theatre 25, 26 & 27 August
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD| BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
September 9 – October 1
Preview: 9th September, Opening: 10th September, Matinee: 11th September
Thursday: 15th September, Friday: 16th September, Saturday: 17th September,
Matinee: 18th September,
Thursday: 22nd September ,Friday: 23rd September, Saturday: 24th September
Matinee: 25th September
Thursday: 29th September, Friday: 30th September, Closing: 1st October
JEKYLL AND HYDE
Directed by Stuart Morgan
MD: Ann Sparks
Choreographers: Flynn Anderson and Hayley Green
Gold Coast Little Theatre
21A Scarborough Street, Southport QLD
PH: 07 5532 2096
AUDITION: 14th MAY 2022
THE TWEED THEATRE COMPANY INC.
9, 16 and 23 September at 7.30pm plus 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 September at 2.00pm
JUKEBOX
Written and directed by Bruce Bodsworth
9, 16 and 23 September at 7.30pm plus
10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 September at 2.00pm
Synopsis: Set in a present-day cafe replicated as a milk bar from the 1960s, the owner, Joe (a “rocker” all his life) has decorated his business with decor of the era to attract patrons with similar tastes. Each Saturday night, his “regulars” gather ‘round the Jukebox, singing the songs and enjoying their milk-shakes, banana splits and spiders. “Jukebox” is a fun night out for the entire family.
Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Brett Street, Tweed Heads.
AUDITIONS: 29th May. Venue and time to be decided
JAVEENBAH THEATRE
September 16 - October 1
Sep: Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th, Fri 23rd, Sat 24th, Sun 25th, Thur 29th, Fri 30th Oct: Sat 1st
Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7.30pm, Sunday Shows start at 2pm
NEXT TO NORMAL
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia
Directed by Nathan French, MD by Taylor Holmes.
SYNOPSIS: Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years.
Javeenbah Theatre Company
Cnr Stevens & Ferry Street, Nerang
PH: 0417 004 466
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
YOUTH THEATRE
Senior Drama (6 & 7 October)
Intermediate Drama (13 - 15 October)
Junior Drama (24 & 25 October)
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY – The Halpin Auditorium
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD | BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LITTLE THEATRE
October 7 – October 23
7, 8, 14,15, 21, 22 October 7.30pm; Matinees 9, 23 0ctober 2.30pm
THE COMMITTEE
Written and directed by Kate Tardy
SYNOPSIS: The Ashbrook Amateur Theatre Company is holding their monthly meeting with all committee members in attendance. It is a mixed group with various odd quirks and have only one thing in common, their love of all thing’s theatre. The President, a terrible actor who once made a TV commercial and thinks he is brilliant. The Vice President, a retired army officer suffering from early-stage dementia who sometimes dons full military uniform and attends the meeting as The Brigadier, which everyone goes along with. An overzealous treasurer, who is convinced there is pilfering going on in every area. The providore, a highly strung German woman with whom the Brigadier has a major problem, Social Director Vivienne, a borderline alcoholic who is always a little potted and The Secretary, Mavis, a quiet unassuming little woman causes the meeting to erupt into drama when it is noticed she has quietly passed away at some point and hasn’t taken the minutes. A dramatic but hilarious ending to the whole play.
Zamia Theatre, 22 Main St. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
AUDITION: Thursday 4th August 2022
THE DRAMA MERCHANT
October 27 – October 31 2022
SPOOKY DOG
By Eric Pilner and Amy Rhodes
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical, on Behalf of Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals Company
SYNOPSIS: Comedic playwrights Eric Pilner and Amy Rhodes hilariously acclaimed stage play ‘Spooky Dog and the Teen-Age Gang Mysteries’ sheds a rather playful and uproarious light on the mystery gang we know from our childhoods, showing us our favourite characters, the drug induced hippie, the macho blonde, the dorky know-it-all, the feminine fashion diva and of course their speech impaired dog. The numerous shenanigans are definitely for MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. Spooky dog and the gang embark on a mission to save a missing celebrity who has been mysteriously reported missing from a county fair. Throughout their endeavours they come face-to-face with comical characters, venture through dangerous and awkward situations and also struggle to come to terms with their burning sexual desires. These quirky teens are determined to solve the mystery and unmask the antagonist before the day is up, but for these meddling kids and their dog, that might be better said than done. The show will also be accompanied by a 9-piece band following the spooky gang, playing love music to further elevate the thrills and chills of the event and positioning the audience members as if they were watching the cartoon itself. The secret location of the show is still yet to be revealed to the public nearing the show's release; what we do know is that the play will be presented intimately inside the venue so as to match the eerie vibe of the play. Spooky dog and the rest of the gang will be hitting the stage with a season run from October 27th-31st 2022, just in time for Halloween!
MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY
BOOKINGS AND TICKETS: www.thedramamerchant.com.au
MURWILLUMBAH THEATRE COMPANY
October 14 - October 30
Friday 21 (10.00am), Saturday 22 (5.50pm), Sunday 23 (2.00pm),
Friday 28 (10.00am), Saturday 29 (7.30pm), Sunday 30 (2.00pm)
JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH
Written by ROALD DAHL
Adapted by RICHARD GEORGE
Directed by Colin Elliott
Murwillumbah Civic Centre
10 - 14 Tumbulgum Rd
Murwillumbah NSW
www.murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com.au
AUDITION TUESDAY 19 JULY 7pm
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
October 21 -November 19
21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 October, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 November @ 7:30pm; 23, 30 October, 6, 13 November @ 2pm
GREASE
Directed by Joshua McCann Thomson
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY – The Halpin Auditorium
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD | BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
THE TWEED THEATRE COMPANY INC.
Dates to be confirmed
YOUTH VARIETY SHOWCASE
Directed by Julie Burnett
SYNOPSIS: This annual event gives the opportunity to all “stars of the future” up to the age of 21 from all parts of the Gold Coast/Tweed Heads/ Northern Rivers district to showcase their individual or group talents to the general public. Their talents can be from any entertainment genre, including acting, dancing, singing or playing any musical instrument.
Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Brett Street, Tweed Heads.
AUDITIONS: Date, time and venue to be decided
TUGUN THEATRE COMPANY
November 10-26
10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 November 7:30pm, 12, 19 November 2pm.
OVER BY DEAD BODY
By Michael Sutton and Anthony Fingleton
Directed by Cecile Campbell
Tugun Village Community Centre,
414 Coolangatta Road Tugun, QLD, Australia 4224
BOOKINGS: 0415 996 929
Auditions: Monday 15th August time TBA
GOLD COAST LITTLE THEATRE
November 11 – December 3
Preview: 11th November, Opening: 12th November, Matinee: 13th November
Friday: 18th November, Saturday: 19th November, Matinee: 20th November
Friday: 25th November, Saturday: 26th November, Matinee: 27th November
Thursday: 1st December, Friday: 2nd December, Closing: 3rd December
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Directed by Tracey Gayland
Gold Coast Little Theatre
21A Scarborough Street, Southport QLD
PH: 07 5532 2096
AUDITION: ROUND 1 30TH JULY CALL BACK: 2ND AUGUST 2022
BALLINA PLAYERS
November 11 - 4 December
November 11,12,17,18,19,24,25,26, December 1,2,3 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 pm
Matinees : November 13,20,27 December at 2:00 pm
MAMMA MIA
Written by Catherine Johnson
Music by Benny Anderssen and Bjorn Ulvaeus
Directed by Paul and Sue Belsham
Ballina Players
24 Swift St Ballina NSW
BOOKINGS: Tickets are available from JUST FUNKIN’ Music, River St Ballina (02 6686 2440) ($2/ticket fee), and
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
YOUTH THEATRE
Intermediate Music Theatre 14 & 15 November
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD| BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
JAVEENBAH THEATRE
November 18 – December 3
Nov: Fri 18th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Fri 25th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th, Dec: Thur 1st, Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd
Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7.30pm, Sunday Shows start at 2pm
CLUE
Adapted from the screenplay by JONATHAN LYNN
Additional Materials by HUNTER FOSTER, ERIC PRICE, & SANDY RUSTIN
ADAPTED FROM THE PARAMOUNT PICTURES FILM WRITTEN BY JONATHAN LYNN AND THE BOARD GAME FROM HASBRO, INC.
By permission of ORiGiN Theatrical
On behalf of Broadway Licensing
Directed by Shelley Grace
SYNOPSIS: On a dark and stormy night, six unique guests, plus a butler and a maid, assemble for a dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy. When their host turns up dead, it is clear that no one is safe! Soon the guests are racing to find the killer and keep the body count from stacking up.
Javeenbah Theatre Company
Cnr Stevens & Ferry Street, Nerang
PH: 0417 004 466
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
YOUTH THEATRE
Middle School Music Theatre 24, 25 & 26 November
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD| BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
YOUTH THEATRE
Middle School Music Theatre 1,2,3 December
Senior Music Theatre Cabaret Night 8 & 9 December
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD| BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255
SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY
December 16 – 18
SPOTLIGHT ON CHRISTMAS
Hosted by Spotlight Theatre
THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRICAL COMPANY – The Halpin Auditorium
185-87 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD| BOOK & PAY 07 5539 4255