Q Theatre

CALLING ALL TEENS 13 - 18 WITH A PASSION FOR MUSICAL THEATRE! 📢

Don't miss our exciting one-day musical theatre with industry professional Tim Hansen these school holidays. This workshop includes an EXCLUSIVE chance to work on a performance number from Tim's up-and-coming black comedy musical, "Murder Horse".

At the end of the day you will have the opportunity to present a 5 - 10-minute showcase on stage for your friends and family.

MUSICAL THEATRE FOR TEENS
📆 Tuesday 8 October, 9am – 4pm
🎟️ Creative Kids Vouchers accepted

👉 Find out more and book now at https://www.qtheatre.com.au/events/musical-theatre-for-teens/

UPDATE - Our Mystery and Mischief Drama Workshop Package for Ages 9 - 12 has now SOLD OUT! Visit our website to join the wait list and to explore our other school holiday drama and musical theatre workshops for this age group.

👉 https://www.qtheatre.com.au/events/mystery-and-mischief-for-ages-9-12/
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🚨 HURRY - There is only one all-day pass for our Mystery and Mischief School Holidays Drama Workshop Package for Ages 9 - 12!

Featuring engaging drama games, activities and creative storytelling, don't miss this opportunity to solve captivating mysteries and embark on unforgettable quests that ignite your spirit of adventure!

MYSTERY AND MISCHIEF DRAMA WORKSHOP PACKAGE 🔍
📆 Tuesday 8 October, 9am - 4pm (Includes two 30-minute breaks)
🧓 Supervision will be provided during the workshop sessions
🎟️ We accept Creative Kids Vouchers

👉 Find out more and book now at https://www.qtheatre.com.au/events/mystery-and-mischief-for-ages-9-12/

📷 Photo by Eddy Summers

After a successful award-winning season in 2023 and a recently sold out season at RoseyRavelston Books, "Dragon Hearts" returns to the stage for another spell-binding season as part of The Sydney Fringe 2024! 🐲❤️🐉

Come on a visually enchanting shadow puppet journey as you hear re-conceived and subverted dragon stories from Ancient Greece, old English folklore, the Bible and Bria's personal dreaming.

Featuring atmospheric music, mesmerising light play and intricate storytelling, this show will transport you from the theatre into a captivating world of new lore that will stay with you long after you go home.

📆 24th - 28th September
📌 PACT, Erskineville
🧑 Suitable for ages 14+
🎟️ Discounted tickets for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and other First Nations communities, Concessions and Students.
😊 All performances are sensory friendly.

👉 Find out more and book now at https://sydneyfringe.com/events/dragon-hearts/

On Sale Now: 'Spooktacular' Spring School Holiday Drama Workshops for ages 5 - 18 👻

Ignite your creativity these holidays with Q Theatre’s Halloween-inspired workshops. 🧙🧟 From musical theatre to creating your own ghost tour and a singalong dance party, there is something for everyone.

Plus, our all-day themed workshop packages for ages 5 – 8 and 9 – 12 return due to popular demand!

Explore the program and 🍭 'treat' your children and teenagers to some 'fa-boo-lous' workshops these holidays at https://www.qtheatre.com.au/event-series/school-holiday-workshops/

📆 8 - 11 October
📌 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

📷 Photo by Eddy Summers

Join our friends from Outloud for this month’s FREE workshop for emerging artists aged 14 - 30, with a National Institute of Dramatic Art Info Session!

The information session will cover:
👉 Long and short courses in acting, costume design, props & effects, constructing sets and more
👉 Going through the audition/entry process
👉 Jobs that are available in the theater and film industries
👉 Applying to study at NIDA (Bring your own questions)

This workshop is great for young and emerging artists interested in finding out about courses and careers in theatre and film.

📆 Thursday 15 August, 5pm - 7pm
📌 Outloud headquarters, the Bankstown Arts Centre, Darug land

🍲 FREE dinner will be provided (Vegan and Halal options)

🎟️ Register now at https://events.humanitix.com/emerging-artist-workshops-series-nida-information-session

It feels like only yesterday we introduced the Q theatre team and now most of us are saying goodbye, leaving Adis and our in-coming Theatre Manager to carry on the Q theatre legacy.

We are so proud of the work we have achieved in just over a year and a half as a team. A heartfelt thankyou to all the artists, teachers, facilitators and audiences who were part of our journey. Kate and Bree will continue to teach their studio Q classes and Shy and Rowan are sure to be floating around the building sometime soon.
We will never really leave.

You can follow us on socials to see what our next journey might be,
From L-R:
Kate Bobis
Bria McCarthy
Shy Magsalin .magsalin
Rowan Bate

📣 Calling all 15 - 24 year olds! Don't miss your final chance to secure $15 tickets to see "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌄🦜⚔️

🎟️ Book now at https://playwave.com.au/products/originate-2024-the-eternal-quest-of-making-yourself-happy-or-die-trying

💫Join Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Q Theatre annual hallmark project ORIGIANTE with this captivating new work created, devised and performed by an ensemble of four pre-professional and emerging local artists.

Van, Aisling, and Lucy are all at a crossroads. Overwhelmed by pressure to choose between the lives they dream of living or conforming to what’s expected of them, they seek comfort by immersing themselves in the legendary film, "Magna Dedito: The Great Surrender". Tuning in from across different eras and continents, will the magic of cinema help them to slay their personal demons and seize their destinies?

👀 Head to our website, linked in the bio to grab your tickets!

📍 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith
🗓️ 26 – 27 July
❗ Recommended for ages 15+
🎟️ $15 tickets

IMAGE: A silhouette of a hooded figure holds a sword. They are walking on a swirly dark red path and a bird is flying towards them. The text ‘The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (or die trying)’ in white is written on the back of their cape.

of the tech run for "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌄🦜⚔️

Opening tomorrow night, don't miss your opportunity to experience this epic, funny and heartfelt production as it takes you on a theatrical journey across different eras and continents.

When characters Van, Aisling and Lucy are forced to choose between the lives they dream of or conforming to what’s expected of them, they seek comfort by immersing themselves in the legendary film, "Magna Dedito: The Great Surrender". Will the magic of cinema help them to slay their personal demons and seize their destinies?

🎭 Shows: 26 & 27 July
🗣️ Post-Show Q&A: 27 July at 3:30pm
📌 Venue: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

🎟️ BOOK NOW https://www.qtheatre.com.au/events/originate-2024/

Our friends at Shopfront Arts Co-Op have just opened applications for their flagship emerging artists program, ArtsLab!

ArtsLab is a 6 month residency for artists of any medium and discipline, that provides the tools and support to create a new work and develop a sustainable artistic practice. All successful artists receive:

✨Individual professional mentorship in their field
✨ Support from Shopfront to create and premiere their work as part of the ArtsLab festival
✨ Access to masterclasses in professional practice to help them build a sustainable, long term career
✨6 months of residency space
✨ Budget, Administrative, Production and Marketing support
✨ A fully realised presentation season

Previous residents have gone on to present and work in various organisations across Sydney, including Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Griffin Theatre Company, Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp), CuriousWorks, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, KXT, PACT and many more!

The Shopfront team are hosting an information night online from 6pm on 7 August to provide applicants with more information and all the tips to give their application the edge, to join this session register your interest here: https://forms.gle/4zYuE9b9aaH73bgH8

Applications are NOW OPEN and close midnight August 18th
👀 Find out more and apply today: https://shopfront.org.au/emerging-artists/artslab/

We want you!!! ⭐️ 🪩 🎭

Join Our Team! 🌟🚀

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Manager for Q Theatre based at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith to join our team!

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/3S1HbNH

🕒 Closing date: 28 July 11.59pm

at the rehearsals of "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌄🦜⚔️

Directed by Shy Magsalin, with dramaturgy by Rowan Bate, and devised and performed by Stephanie Laarakkers, Josephine Lee, Terence Nguyen and Jony Teperski, this epic, funny and heartfelt production takes you on a theatrical journey across different eras and continents.

🎭 Shows: 26 & 27 July
🗣️ Post-Show Q&A: 27 July at 3:30pm
📌 Venue: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

🎟️ Don't miss your final chance to book: https://www.qtheatre.com.au/events/originate-2024/

📷 Photos by Tony Ling

🥳 🪩 The countdown is on...less than a week until "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" kicks off!

When characters Van, Aisling and Lucy are forced to choose between the lives they dream of or conforming to what’s expected of them, they seek comfort by immersing themselves in the legendary film, "Magna Dedito: The Great Surrender". Will the magic of cinema help them to slay their personal demons and seize their destinies?

Directed by Shy Magsalin, with dramaturgy by Rowan Bate, "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌄🦜⚔️ is an enchanting, funny and heartfelt production that takes you on a theatrical journey across different eras and continents.

📆 26 & 27 July
📌 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

🎟️ Book your tickets now at https://www.qtheatre.com.au/events/originate-2024/

📷 From left to right:
Terrance Nguyen, Stephanie Laarakkers, Josephine Lee, Jony Teperski

🎬 on "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)".

Did you know that our final "Originate" performances next week are the culmination of our annual six-month training program? Throughout this program, the "Originate" ensemble have had the opportunity to work with esteemed industry professionals including Anthony Brandon Wong (known for his roles in "The Matrix", "Little Fish", "Queen of Oz" and coaching Delta Goodrem and Magda Szubanski), Felicity Jurd ("The Drover’s Wife", "Doctor Doctor" and voice coach for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga") and the Q Theatre team to devise and bring this show to life.

Directed by Shy Magsalin, with dramaturgy by Rowan Bate, and devised and performed by Stephanie Laarakkers, Josephine Lee, Terence Nguyen and Jony Teperski, don't miss your opportunity to experience this enchanting, funny and heartfelt production starring the next generation of actors.

📆 26 & 27 July
📌 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

🎟️ Book your tickets now at https://www.qtheatre.com.au/events/originate-2024/

📷 Photo: The 2024 "Originate" ensemble working with Felicity Jurd.

🎉🎭 Are you aged 15 - 24? Get discounted tickets to Q Theatre's upcoming production of "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" through Playwave

Playwave is to join and gives young people the opportunity to discover the best arts experiences that Sydney has to offer.

👉 Sign up for free and book your discounted tickets now at https://playwave.com.au/products/originate-2024-the-eternal-quest-of-making-yourself-happy-or-die-trying

🎭🌟 on Jony Teperski, Deviser/Performer in Q Theatre's upcoming production of "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌟🎭

Watching The Matrix was Jony’s ‘unplugged’ moment. Its dystopian depiction served as an analogy; he realised acting was the gateway to his purpose. It was the seed that had Jony set on making the fantasy of the big screen a reality. Under L.A. acting coach Jo Kelly, Jony has been involved in screen roles including Home & Away, and Thor: Love and Thunder. Recently turning to theatre, Jony has played in Titanic – Diamond of Dreams and The Book of Everything (Richmond Players Inc). Jony has a rich Australian-European heritage, including Macedonian, Polish, Slovakian and Hungarian.

Don't miss Jony in "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on 26 & 27 July. Enhance your theatrical experience and join the Originate ensemble for a free post-show Q&A on Saturday afternoon.

🎭 Shows: 26 & 27 July
🗣️ Post-Show Q&A: 27 July at 3:30pm
📌 Venue: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

👉 Find out more and book now at https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/originate-2024/

📷 Rebecca Hitch

Our 2024 "Originate" ensemble have been busy dreaming up an epic new production for you!

When characters Van, Aisling and Lucy are forced to choose between the lives they dream of or conforming to what’s expected of them, they seek comfort by immersing themselves in the legendary film, "Magna Dedito: The Great Surrender". Will the magic of cinema help them to slay their personal demons and seize their destinies?

Directed by Shy Magsalin, with dramaturgy by Rowan Bate, "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌄🦜⚔️is an enchanting, funny and heartfelt production that takes you on a theatrical journey across different eras and continents.

📆 26 & 27 July
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🎟️ Book your tickets now at https://www.qtheatre.com.au/events/originate-2024/

📷 From left to right:
Terence Nguyen, Stephanie Laarakkers, Josephine Lee, Jony Teperski

🎉 "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying) opens next week!

For your chance to a double pass to see the show on Friday 26 July at 7:30pm, simply share this post and make sure you tag Q Theatre.

🌟 Increase your chance of winning - each share counts as one entry and you can enter as many times as you like. 🌟

Competition closes 5pm Tuesday 23 July and winners will be contacted by private message. Good luck!

🎭🌟 on Terence Nguyen, Deviser/Performer in Q Theatre's upcoming production of "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌟🎭

Terence Nguyen is a proud Vietnamese-Australian artist based in Western Sydney’s Cabramatta. His passion for acting began in 2022 with television and film. He is currently expanding his artistic repertoire by immersing himself in theatre work. Terence’s career highlights include TV series, The Last of the Cross, which streamed on Paramount+, and rom-com film, Anyone but You. Recently, he co-devised and starred in PYT Fairfield's production of Tuân’s Party. Outside of acting he works as a professional events host and master of ceremonies for weddings and hosts trivia nights.

Catch Terence in "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on 26 & 27 July. Enhance your theatrical experience and join the Originate ensemble for a free post-show Q&A on Saturday afternoon.

🎭 Shows: 26 & 27 July
🗣️ Post-Show Q&A: 27 July at 3:30pm
📌 Venue: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

👉 Find out more and book now at https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/originate-2024/

📷 Anna Kučera

Check out this fantastic article about Q Theatre's upcoming production of "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying) and spotlight on Sutherland local and Originate 2024 ensemble member, Stephanie Laarakkers in The Leader. 📰

Don't miss your opportunity to see the next generation of actors showcase their talents live on stage in this enchanting, funny and heartfelt new production, playing at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre for three shows only!

Plus, enhance your theatrical experience and join the Originate ensemble for a free post-show Q&A on Saturday 27 July at 3:30pm to gain an exclusive insight into their experience of the Originate program and the process they used to devise the show.

ORIGINATE 2024: THE ETERNAL QUEST TO MAKE YOURSELF HAPPY (OR DIE TRYING)
📆 26 & 27 July
📌 The Joan, Penrith

👉 Find out more and secure your tickets now at https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/originate-2024/

Theatrical role in stage ensemble New production for Sutherland Shire stage actor.

🎭🌟 on Josephine Lee, Deviser/Performer in Q Theatre's upcoming production of "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌟🎭

Josephine Lee is an actor, theatre and audio producer, director and videographer and director who aspires to combine their passion of theatre, film and science within their storytelling. They aim to create thought-provoking works that speak to the hearts of diverse communities in Australia and to enhance science communication. Their acting credits include Boom (Slanted Theatre), Attempts On Her Life (Montague Basement), As You Like It (Sport For Jove Theatre), Julius Caesar (Little Spirits Theatre Company), The Glass Menagerie (Sydney University Dramatic Society (SUDS), Shakeflix and A Time of Change (Sport for Jove Second Age Project). Their directing credits include My Lord, The Queen, Is Dead (Sydney University Dramatic Society), Nostalgia (Sydney University Dramatic SocieJoan Sutherland Performing Arts Centrerector for Atlantic (New Theatre) and As You Like It (Sport for Jove Theatre Company).

See Josephine in "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on 26 & 27 July. Enhance your theatrical experience and join the Originate ensemble for a free post-show Q&A on Saturday afternoon.

🎭 Shows: 26 & 27 July
🗣️ Post-Show Q&A: 27 July at 3:30pm
📌 Venue: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

👉 Find out more and book now at https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/originate-2024/

📷 Matt Thrum

🐌 AUDITION EOI: Snail and Rocks! 🐌⠀
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Our friends at are searching for actors for their members show recipients Astra and Miah. They are looking EOIs for the 2024 Members Show: SNAIL AND ROCKS! ⠀
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In this whimsical, comedic and heart warming play, a Snail, and a human called Rocks cast a mysterious spell to transform themselves into a human and forest gremlin. However when Snail and Rocks are split apart due to Mob-Dog, a sleezy mob boss, Snail is left alone in Yew Nork City to climb the corporate ladder while Rocks scales the forest hierarchy. Shenanigans unfold and world threatening situations arise, and Snail and Rocks are forced to choose between each other or what they thought they wanted most.⠀
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There are 3 Lead Roles and some ensemble roles we are seeking auditions for. EOIs close at midnight on July 10th so get your skates on!!!⠀
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👀 Book an audition https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5BDlHkBxd0vNK87sGU_kwrsZL31tg2JC_fM82gM6v3CEU5w/viewform?usp=sf_link

🖼️ Image by Miah Tito Barratt

🎭🌟 on Stephanie Laarakkers, Deviser/Performer in Q Theatre's upcoming production of "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" 🌟🎭

After completing the Adult Actors Beginners Course at Sydney Theatre School, Stephanie landed a role in the ensemble of The Appleton Ladies Potato Race (Arts Theatre Cronulla). Since then, she has undertaken voice and dialect lessons at the Actors Pulse drama classes at the Arts Theatre Cronulla. Stephanie has been taking singing lessons for the past four years and violin lessons for six months and is currently studying Level 3 Improvisation at ITS - Improv Theatre Sydney. She says that Originate 2024 is the “best acting course I have ever taken”. She is sad that the program is nearing the end but is excited for the final performances and to continue to put all the new skills she has learnt into practice as she pursues her career in the performing arts.

Don't miss Stephanie in "Originate 2024: The Eternal Quest to Make Yourself Happy (Or Die Trying)" at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on 26 & 27 July. Enhance your theatrical experience and join the Originate ensemble for a free post-show Q&A on Saturday afternoon.

🎭 Shows: 26 & 27 July
🗣️ Post-Show Q&A: 27 July at 3:30pm
📌 Venue: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

👉 Find out more and book now at https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/originate-2024/