Swich Up Productions

Currently, SUP proudly works with the Ipswich Civic Centre, solidifying our presence in the local cultural scene.

Swich Up Productions is a new, Ipswich based company aiming to produce a variety of fresh, high quality theatre and provide opportunities for local and South East Queensland performers and creatives. Founded in 2023 by Adrian Carr and Simone Behrendorff, Swich Up Productions (SUP) has quickly established itself as a leading community theatre company in Ipswich. Committed to delivering exceptional

03/10/2024

🎶❤️ TAG YOUR LUCY! ❤️🎶

Who do you envision as the perfect Lucy in SUP's upcoming production of JEKYLL & HYDE? Auditions are next week and we're scouring SEQ for a talented actress to breathe life into this complex and captivating character!

We're looking for someone who can belt out those powerful vocals, convey Lucy's vulnerability and strength, and command the stage with her presence.

Who have you seen who could bring sass and style to "Bring on the Men" and break hearts with the beautiful "Someone Like You"? An actress who can portray Lucy's journey from streets to salvation?

🌹HAVE YOUR SAY - TAG YOUR LUCY!!!🌹

Tag your ideal, talented musical theatre actress in the comments below! We can't wait to see who you think will shine in this iconic role!

To apply for auditions, follow this link:
https://swichupproductions.my.canva.site/jekyllandhyde

29/09/2024

💍 TAG YOUR Emma! 💍

Who do you see as the perfect Emma in SUP's upcoming production of JEKYLL & HYDE? We're searching SEQ for a talented actress to bring this romantic, intelligent soprano role to life on stage.

Who have you seen perform that could take on this iconic role with their pure voice portray her unwavering love for Jekyll, and capture the audience's hearts?

💍👠 HAVE YOUR SAY - TAG YOUR EMMA!!! 💍👠

Tag your ideal, talented, musical theatre actress in the comments below! We can't wait to see who you think will nail this role!

To apply for auditions, follow this link:
https://swichupproductions.my.canva.site/jekyllandhyde

29/09/2024

Happy 1st birthday SUP!! 🎭 🎶🥳

Thanks to everyone who has made our first year absolutely SUPer....including our brilliant and tireless production teams, amazingly talented casts, audience members, social media followers, the Ipswich City Council, and our friends and family who have been so SUPportive in getting this dream up and running!

Extra special love and appreciation goes to our founding Committee members pictured below...
BACK ROW: Adrian Carr (President), Catherine Edwards, Jayson Gibb (Treasurer), Brendan Dieckmann
FRONT ROW:
Martie Blanchett, Simone Behrendorff (Secretary), Elyse Rea

Keep your eyes peeled for SUPs upcoming shows and auditions.

Here's to many more years of theatre and creativity 🥂

28/09/2024

🎩 AUDITIONS! - JEKYLL & HYDE: The Musical 🎩

Audition Dates: 12-14 October

SUP are seeking 30 musical theatre performers of all ages for our up coming production of JEKYLL & HYDE. Staged at the 600-seat IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE in March 2025, you will want to be part of this thrilling production.

⭐️ Director: TIMOTHY WYNN
⭐️ Musical Director: JULIE WHITING
⭐️ Choreographer: JENNIFER B. ASHLEY

For more information and to apply for your audition hit the following link:
https://swichupproductions.my.canva.site/jekyllandhyde

Like or follow Swich Up Productions (SUP) for updates.

Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music by Frank Williams
Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson
Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

22/09/2024

🎩 AUDITIONS! - JEKYLL & HYDE: The Musical 🎩

12-14 October @ Fire Station 101, Ipswich

We're seeking talented singers, actors, and dancers for this captivating production. Staged at the 600-seat IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE in March 2025, you will want to be part of this thrilling production.

⭐️ Director: TIMOTHY WYNN
⭐️ Musical Director: JULIE WHITING
⭐️ Choreographer: JENNIFER B. ASHLEY

For more information and audition registration hit the following link:
https://swichupproductions.my.canva.site/jekyllandhyde

Like or follow Swich Up Productions (SUP) for updates.

Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music by Frank Williams
Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson
Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

19/09/2024

🎩JEKYLL and HYDE the Musical.🎩

AUDITIONS ARE NEARLY UPON US! 😱 Only 3 weeks left to audition for our March 2025 production.

We're thrilled to announce our talented creative team:

🦸‍♂️Director: Timothy Wynn
🦹‍♀️Musical Director: Julie Whiting
🦸‍♀️Choreographer: Jennifer B. Ashley

With their combined experience and passion, they're sure to bring this iconic story to life.

📢 Auditions will be held on October 12th, 13th, and 14th
Note: Saturday's auditions are filling up quickly, so secure your spot today!

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.

Follow the link for audition information and registration -
https://swichupproductions.my.canva.site/jekyllandhyde

14/09/2024

🎩 TAG YOUR JEKYLL! 🎩

Which local leading man do you see as the perfect Jekyll?

Auditions for SUP's production of JEKYLL & HYDE the Musical are just 4 weeks away and we are searching SEQ for the perfect leading man to take on this iconic role.

Who have you seen on stage that could bring Jekyll to life with a powerful voice, portray the thrilling duality of his character, and leave the audience swooning?

🩸HAVE YOUR SAY - TAG YOUR JEKYLL!!!🩸

Tag your ideal, hunky, musical theatre actor in the comments below!

We can't wait to see who you think will nail this role!

To apply for auditions, follow this link:
https://swichupproductions.my.canva.site/jekyllandhyde

25/08/2024

AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!

🥼🎶🔪'JEKYLL & HYDE: The Musical'🔪🎶🥼

12-14 October @ Fire Station 101

We're seeking talented singers, actors and dancers for this captivating production. Directed by Timothy Wynn and staged at the IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE in March 2025, you will want to be part of this thrilling production.

Register your Interest in auditioning at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/242358150741049

Like or follow Swich Up Productions (SUP) for updates.

Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music by Frank Williams
Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson
Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Swich Up Productions Swich Up Productions is a new, Ipswich based company aiming to produce a variety of fresh, high quality theatre and provide opportunities for local and South East Queensland performers and creatives.

25/08/2024

AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!

🥼🎶🔪'JEKYLL & HYDE: The Musical'🔪🎶🥼

12-14 October @ Fire Station 101

We're seeking talented singers, actors and dancers for this captivating production. Directed by Timothy Wynn and staged at the IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE in March 2025, you will want to be part of this thrilling production.

Register your Interest in auditioning at the following link:

https://form.jotform.com/242358150741049

Like or follow Swich Up Productions (SUP) for updates.

Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music by Frank Williams
Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson
Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Swich Up Productions Swich Up Productions is a new, Ipswich based company aiming to produce a variety of fresh, high quality theatre and provide opportunities for local and South East Queensland performers and creatives.

Photos from Swich Up Productions's post 14/08/2024

🌟 Some more shots of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'.

😃 Were you fortunate to get a seat to one of the 7 shows....even to one of the 5 that were sold out!?

🍸 We know you would have loved it!

📸 Daniel East Photography

04/08/2024

Let’s raise a glass to our amazing MAN IN BOTH CHAIRS - ADRIAN CARR.

Our wonderful Director, Man in Chair and co founder of Swich Up Productions. After months of planning, rehearsing and moulding The Drowsy Chaperone into a professional, and magical production, designing and building sets, sourcing and making props and incredibly doing the marketing, graphic design and and managing social media, Adrian was thrown a curve ball and had to take on the lead role of Man in Chair with just 12 days to opening.

The last week prior to opening night of a production is the most hectic for a director and it was an astonishing feat to learn all of the lines bump in our incredible set, plot lights and fine tune our wonderful show and be ready for opening night. For those of you who were lucky enough to see our almost sold out production of The Drowsy Chaperone we are sure you will be astounded to learn the above.

You may also know that Adrian is a well regarded performer and director with over 100 productions under his belt. Most recently Adrian was Juror 3 in 12 Angry Jurors with ILT, Buddy in We Will Rock You and Major General in Pirates of Penzance with IMTC and Gyp DeCarlo and others in Jersey Boys at Star Casino. Adrian directed SUP’s inaugural production of It’s a Wonderful Life and Mother and Son at IMTC.

To our SUPerb director and Man in Chair - Adrian Carr - Cheers

02/08/2024

"OMG - this was so funny, so clever, so professional! I would love to see it again. The actors were entertaining from start to finish. My fav characters were the two Chefs...so funny! 5-stars for me!" - Trish 🤩

Don't take our word for it, audiences are loving The Drowsy Chaperone!!! 🍸

Sunday at 2.30pm is your last chance "to be taken to another world" and laugh until your sides hurt. 🤣

There are only 12 tickets still available for this show. Book at the link in the comments. 🎟️

Let's finish with a full house. 👏🏻

02/08/2024

🌟 We're thrilled to spotlight our incredible Musical Director, Simone Behrendorff! 🎵

As a co-founder of Swich Up Productions, Simone has been instrumental in bringing this show to life. Not only is she the musical mastermind behind the scenes, but she's also been juggling a million tasks, from costume coordination to assisting in managing the production, she has also sourced props, painted sets, and stepped up to be the directors eyes in the last few weeks of rehearsal. Seriously, this woman is a superhero!

With a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice and a wealth of experience in both choral conducting and musical theatre, Simone is a true musical powerhouse. Her passion for sharing her knowledge has helped countless people discover their love for music. 💜🎶

Let’s give a huge round of applause to Simone for all her hard work and dedication!

31/07/2024

ONLY 2 MORE CHANCES TO SEE DROWSY!

With 2 Sold Out shows this weekend, Tonight and Sunday Matinee are your only opportunity to see The Drowsy Chaperone.

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is a HIT!

⭐️”Brilliant show. Thank you cast and creative team for delighting me ❤️”

⭐️ “Wonderful, entertaining show”

⭐️”It’s a spectacular production with amazing talent!”

⭐️ “I saw this yesterday. Hilarious. Highly recommend😁”

Tickets are still available but book early or you will miss out.

Book NOW for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE 🍸 @ Fire Station 101
📅 Thursday 1st August - Sunday 4 August 2024 (4 performances)

Book 🎫 through the link in the comments 👇

📸 Daniel East Photography

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ // Switch Up Productions 31/07/2024

Thank you Theatre Haus for a wonderful review 😁

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ // Switch Up Productions Switch Up Productions have claimed their first musical offering as “A Very Funny Musical”. Did they deliver on this bold statement? You should see the show to be the judge for yourself.

Photos from Ipswich Civic Centre's post 31/07/2024

Lots of great shots of the opening night of The Drowsy Chaperone. Tickets are selling fast. The weekend is nearly FULL. Get in quick!!!

30/07/2024

🌟 We are thrilled to introduce Hollie Scanlan, the talented choreographer bringing the music of The Drowsy Chaperone to life on stage! This marks Hollie's exciting debut in the world of musical theatre choreography, and we can't wait for you to see her vision come alive!

Hollie is a dedicated dance educator and choreographer. She inspires the next generation of performers by teaching and choreographing for performance teams, while also leading several technique classes. Her expertise extends to tap as well, with a coveted diploma in teaching the LGTDA tap syllabus.

Hollie's impressive performance experience adds another layer to her artistic depth. She's graced the stage in beloved productions like Pirates of Penzance, Mamma Mia, and Strictly Ballroom, all with the esteemed IMTC.

Get ready to be swept away by Hollie's creativity and choreography in The Drowsy Chaperone. 🕺

4 SHOWS LEFT THIS WEEKEND!

Limited tickets are still available but book early or you will miss out.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE 🍸 @ Fire Station 101
📅 Thursday 1 August - Sunday 4 August 2024 (4 performances)
Book 🎫 through the link in the comments 👇

30/07/2024

Did you treat yourself to The Drowsy Chaperone on the weekend?

WRITE A REVIEW!

Click on the following link and tell us what you thought or give us one in the comments. Your feedback is important to us.

https://bit.ly/3zTwOVZ

Limited tickets are still available but book early or you will miss out.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE 🍸 @ Fire Station 101
📅 Thursday 1st August - Sunday 4 August 2024 (4 performances)
Book 🎫 through the link in the comments 👇
📸 Daniel East Photography

29/07/2024

AUDIENCES ARE RAVING!

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is a HIT!

⭐️”Brilliant show. Thank you cast and creative team for delighting me ❤️”

⭐️ “Wonderful, entertaining show”

⭐️”It’s a spectacular production with amazing talent!”

⭐️ “I saw this yesterday. Hilarious. Highly recommend😁”

Tickets are still available but book early or you will miss out.

Book NOW for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE 🍸 @ Fire Station 101
📅 Thursday 1st August - Sunday 4 August 2024 (4 performances)

Book 🎫 through the link in the comments 👇

📸 Daniel East Photography

Photos from Swich Up Productions's post 27/07/2024

Opening Night of The Drowsy Chaperone was a Smash! With a near full house and the build up of months of hard work from the SUP team and the cast it was a blast. Get your tickets to one of the remaining 6 shows. Its filling up!!!

Book NOW for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE 🍸 @ Fire Station 101
📅 Friday 26 July - Sunday 4 August 2024

Book 🎫 through the link in the comments 👇

📸 Daniel East Photography

Timeline photos 25/07/2024

We're in the local paper. Yay. Thanks Rowan Anderson 😁

25/07/2024

🎭’The Drowsy Chaperone’ opens TOMORROW!🎭

With characters that are colourful and larger than life, catchy tunes and lively dance numbers, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ captures the essence of classic musical theatre. 🎶

BOOK NOW for a night of fun!

🍸 THE DROWSY CHAPERONE opens FRIDAY 26, July @ Fire Station 101, Ipswich
📅 Friday 26 July - Sunday 4 August 2024 - 7 performances over two weekends (including 3 matinees)

Photos from Swich Up Productions's post 24/07/2024

BOOK NOW for ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ and be transported to the roaring 20s! ⭐

This show is filled with mistaken identities, dream sequences, big dance numbers and spit takes - Get in quick so you don’t miss out!

📅 OPENING NIGHT Friday 26 July through to Sunday 4 August 2024
🎭 THE DROWSY CHAPERONE @ Fire Station 101

Bookings via the Ipswich Civic Centre through the link in the comments 👇

📸 Daniel East Photography

23/07/2024

🍸“The Drowsy Chaperone” opens on FRIDAY! 🌟

🎶He’s George, the best man George!🎶
James Bird is everybody’s best man…. George!

This is a hilarious show-within-a-show! BOOK NOW through the link the comments 👇

📅 OPENING NIGHT Friday 26 July through to Sunday 4 August 2024
🎭 THE DROWSY CHAPERONE @ Fire Station 101

📸 Daniel East Photography

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