Have you been thinking about directing in 2027?

Do you want to direct a play or musical?

Or a one act play?

Wanneroo Repertory is calling for submissions from anyone interested in directing a production during 2027.

But, before you rush off and send through a script, please consider the following:

• Can I get a team to assist: i.e. stage manager, sound, music director?
• Are the performance rights available? in Australia?
• What time of the year do I want to have the performances?
• Can I direct a production?
• Can I get the people to cast a production?

The club can, and will, provide assistance but you will have to show that you can direct your submission.

You can peruse the offerings at Origin Theatrical, MTI Shows Australia, or David Spicer and request a perusal copy of the script and music.

If you want to make a submissions, click here to email a submission and provide:

• A PDF copy of the script (be aware of copyright rules regarding this inclusion)
• A brief resume about your community theatre history
• List your support team, in particular the music director if submitting a musical
• When you would like to perform

The club has 5 regular productions, generally in February, May, July, September and November.

If you have previously made a submission and missed out, please try again.

Questions can be sent to submissions@limelighttheatre.com.au.

Submissions close May 31st with all people who submitted a production being advised on outcome mid July.

You must be available for the 2027 Season Launch event on 24th October 2026.

Good luck!

 

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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Limelight Theatre, Civic Drive, Wanneroo.
Dress Code: Black Tie Optional

A Night of Recognition and Entertainment

The Theatre Awards Night promises an unforgettable experience, featuring:

• Awards Presentation: Witness the presentation of awards across a diverse range of categories, celebrating the best performances, productions, and contributions of the year.
• Live Performances: Enjoy captivating performances by talented theatre artists, showcasing excerpts from acclaimed plays and musicals.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow theatre enthusiasts, local industry professionals, and esteemed guests from the arts community.

RSVP and General Information

To secure your place at this exclusive event, please RSVP by March 10th 2026 via the link below.

RSVP Here

For inquiries, please contact our committee at info@limelighttheatre.com.au.

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The script comes from the English playwright Ben Crocker, a master of the genre.  Crocker’s scripts are known for incorporating all the quintessential pantomime elements: audience interaction, a villain and a hero, a princess, a pantomime dame and a cast of comic characters. Like all good pantomime, the script will include some contemporary satirical elements so that the story resonates on more than one comic level.

Roles*:
ABANAZAR – male
ALADDIN – male
PRINCESS JASMINE – female
WIDOW TWANKEY – male
WISHY-WASHY – any gender
THE EMPEROR – male
SERGEANT PING – any gender
PC PONG – any gender
NOBBY – a panda – any gender
Genie of the Lamp – any gender
Genie of the Ring – any gender
CHORUS – any gender
* more details on the cast of characters in the full notice.

AUDITIONS to be HELD

SATURDAY MARCH 21 & SUNDAY MARCH 22

AT WANNEROO SENIOR COLLEGE, QUARKUM ST, WANNEROO.

Please contact Gwen Browning on gwendolenbrowning@gmail.com to book an audition time.
Please state your name, age, gender and preferred role.
Download the audition notice here.

The script is available upon request.

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The play is an Italian classic reborn as an unmissable police satire and the script is packed with contemporary references, but among the comic zingers are weightier concerns about undercover police work & corruption.
A very funny broadside against police malpractice.

Roles:
The Maniac – male
other roles – are gender non-specific – “anything is possible”
Inspector Bertozzo
Inspector Pissani
The Constable
The Superintendent
Maria Feletti

AUDITIONS to be HELD

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2025 from 10.30AM

157 NORTHSTEAD STREET
SCARBOROUGH W.A.

IF THIS TIME IS NOT CONVENIENT & YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING
Contact the Director Barry LeFort on phone: 0404 023 257 or email barrylefort19@gmail.com to arrange an alternative time.

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All 5 seasons of productions are included.  Head on over to the Productions Event page to see the full calendar.

BOOKINGS: TAZ Tix – www.TAZtix.com.au or phone TAZ Tix on 9255 3336.
Group bookings please coordinate through TAZ Tix via phone or email: taz@taztix.com.au
please include ‘Limelight Theatre’ in the subject line.

Standard Ticket prices: $27 Adult, $22 Concession, $17 Child under 16yrs,
$20 Members, Group Bookings of 20+ @ $22 each.

Musical Ticket prices: $37 Adult, $32 Concession, $27 Child under 16yrs,
$30 Members, Group of 20+ @ $32 each.

Family Tickets if included are: $70 for 2 adults + 2 children under 12yrs or 1 adult + 3 children under 12yrs.
Early bird pricing: if included – discounts an adult ticket by $5 (equal to concession rate) and has a cut-off date.

Please Note: Shows, dates and prices may be subject to change

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Thanks to all who contacted the Director Barry LeFort, & expressed interest in attending the Reading of “Accidental Death of an Anarchist”, on the 6th December, the response has been encouraging.

It has come to Barry’s attention that there is a meeting regarding the refurbishment of the Limelight Theatre Green Room at 12 noon on 6th December. Therefore the READING will now be at 10am on 6th December.
Intent: get together and look over this very funny satirical script. discuss: show; characters & how they are to be portrayed; read selected passages from the script.

Following on this, to organise a full reading and audition dates.

The play is an Italian classic reborn as an unmissable police satire and the script is packed with contemporary references, but among the comic zingers are weightier concerns about undercover police work & corruption.
A very funny broadside against police malpractice.

Roles:
The Maniac – male
other roles – are gender non-specific – “anything is possible”
Inspector Bertozzo
Inspector Pissani
The Constable
The Superintendent
Maria Feletti

INTERESTED or want FURTHER INFORMATION
contact Director Barry LeFort
barrylefort19@gmail.com or phone: 0404 023 257

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Adapted from the TV program by Ian Gower & Paul Carpenter

Directed by Shelley McGinn

Audition Date/s: Saturday 9th August 2pm – 2.50pm and/or 3pm to 3.50pm.
Call backs and/or additional auditions will be conducted on the 23rd August if required.

Performance dates between 13th/30th November

INTERESTED PERSONS

Click here for your Audition Characters Brief
Please contact Shelley by email – shelley.mcginn48@gmail.com for further information prior to the auditions.

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Dear Members,

We write with respect to, not only the recent decision of the Committee, but also the decision(s) made at the AGM on 9 April 2025 (the AGM), namely, to replace the customary Acknowledgement of Country (the AOC) with more visible and permanent recognition, as well as escalated, offensive, damaging and in some cases, strictly defamatory comments posted on Facebook.

To confirm, at the AGM on 9 April 2025, there was a verbal request that the Committee reverse the decision to present the AOC, and this was accompanied by a second request, which was a proposal to present the AOC at the discretion of the Director at the commencement of each performance.

The members (not merely the committee who are now being vilified publicly), voted firstly not to allow the presentation of an AOC at the start of each performance, and secondly not to allow the presentation of an AOC at the discretion of the Director, but rather replace an AOC with a permanent plaque, placed prominently in the foyer. The following action was also subsequently taken by the committee after the AGM i.e. recognition in the production program, further recognition on the website, and the displaying of a recorded acknowledgement in a televised loop in the foyer.

This followed an expressed perception, that these actions would enhance, not remove, recognition of the cultural Indigenous heritage we enjoy, and indeed go above and beyond a mere pre-recorded AOC message, played whilst patrons are settling into their seats, switching off mobile devices and generally conversing.

The intense and aggressive criticism the theatre has received on social media specifically stating an AOC had been ‘banned’, begs the question as to whether these attacks are born of ignorance and presumption. The response which this decision has received has been divisive and presented in a manner which has been both damaging to the theatre and in cases, strictly defamatory, from a legal perspective.

We are of the view that there are clear pathways to deal with issues, such as the present membership and exercise of voting rights, together with constructive participation in development of the mission statements of the Limelight theatre.

There was time when community theatre pulled together in a constructive and collegiate atmosphere, reflecting not only a level of sophistication, but also illustrative of a deep-seated focus upon, and love of theatre.

The recent posts on Facebook show clearly that reactive and accusatory commentary is now a preferred method of protected communication. The extrapolated presumption that the course adopted by the Association is reflective of a “white racist approach,” is an issue in respect of which we shall be taking legal advice should retractions not be offered.

There has also been correspondence sent by various members to our sponsors in a similar vein, (the ITA, Lotterywest and Act, Belong, Commit). We are presently considering sanctioning this action by termination of membership pursuant to Section 8.1.1(1) (b) of the Rules of Association, which provides:

8.1 Disciplinary Action

8.1.1 Suspension or expulsion

(1) The Committee may decide to suspend a member’s membership or to expel a member from the Association if:

1. the member contravenes any of these Rules; or
2. The member acts detrimentally to the interests of the Association.

The procedures to be followed are prescribed within the balance of Section 8.1 of the Rules of Association.

In the interim, we propose that a Special General Meeting be called, at which the sole agenda item will be a review of the current resolution, with the proposal that it be replaced with a resolution that the AOC be presented at the discretion of the Director ahead of each performance.

Remain assured – the other extensive steps we have implemented in recognition of the cultural Indigenous heritage we enjoy (discussed above) will also be retained.

We also recommend that you take time to familiarise yourselves with the Rules of Association  and the procedures and protocols prescribed with respect to actioning a grievance.

The facility and ease of criticism behind the glass curtain of social media is inappropriate and divisive. It does not promote collegiate endeavour.

– Theatre Management Committee, 19/06/2025.

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Your 2025 Management Committee Members are –

President RJ Smolders

Vice President Karen Murray

Treasurer Patrick McGinn

Secretary Sonia Belot

 

Committee Members

Technical Manager Paul King

Publicity Coordinator Peta Anderson

Front of House Manager RJ Smolders

Theatre Maintenance Manager Roger Oakes

Social Media Coordinator Ashlee de Costa

Committee (without portfolio)
‐ Helen Smolders
‐ Christine Smith
‐ Andrew Govey
‐ Gordon Park
‐ Tom Melanko
‐ Chris McCafferty

 

Non-Committee

Lighting Team Technicians Ashlee de Costa & Peter Giles

Sound Team Technician Reynold Bauer

Archive Coordinators Shelley McGinn & Dawn Wellsted

Membership Officer Patrick McGinn

Wardrobe Manager Shelley McGinn

Properties Manager Lorraine Jones

 

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