DSP Spotlight 2025

Musical and Drama Catalogue 2025/26 Recent Professional Seasons & Booking Info: P2 Musical Blockbusters: P3. Classic Australian Comedy & Farce: P4 Jukebox Alley: P5. Small & Medium Cast Musicals: P6 Parody & Musical Comedy: P7. Youth Musicals: P8&9 Opera, Operetta & Classics: P10. Oz Rock & Large Cast Musicals: P11 Comedy & Drama: P12. Comic Plays, Dinner Theatre & Christmas: P13 Murder Mystery, Thrillers & Canadian Comedy: P14 Outrageous Comedies & One Act Comedies: P15 Youth Plays, Pantomimes & Children’s Musicals: P16

READY FOR BOOM TIMES After a long period of challenges, the theatre world is poised for a golden era. Some recent DSP highlights include: The triumphant World Community Theatre Premiere of Georgy Girl The Seekers Musical at Sydney’s Miranda Musical Theatre – coming 17 years after the company had the same honour with The Boy From Oz.

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Miranda Musical’s Georgy Girl.

Melbourne Grammar’s We Will Rock You.

Productions of We Will Rock You continuing to excite casts and audiences in community theatre and schools.

New release comedies Mother and Son and Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall that are both fun and great box office.

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We Will Rock You Mother And Son Popstars The 90s Musical Back To The 80’s The Boy From Oz Georgy Girl The Seekers Musical 7. Song Contest 8. Agatha Crusty And The Village Hall Murders 9. Ladies In Black 10. Disco Inferno

A MESSAGE FROM David Spicer How often does someone the subject of a musical turn up on opening night? Original Seeker Keith Potger was guest of honour at Georgy Girl The Seekers Musical. He loved it and so did the bumper audience! Another new initiative is the David Spicer Song collection – sheet music from 30 wonderful individual songs available for purchase at Home Grown Sheet Music.

David Spicer & Keith Potger.

David Spicer Productions Pty Ltd. ACN 097 126 504. ABN 12 097 126 504.

CONTACT - Ph/Fax: Inside Australia 02 9371 8458 Outside +61 2 9371 8458 Email david@davidspicer.com Web-site davidspicer.com.au Mail PO Box 2280 Rose Bay North 2030 NSW Australia

Order perusals and make show applications at davidspicer.com.au Find the show then click Order A Perusal or Apply for This Show.

Alternatively email DSP with contact details of your company/school, desired show, dates, number of performances and venue size.

Royalty Guide: Professional Theatres, USA and UK theatres - By Negotiation.

Codes: A = 16% of Box Office, B = 14%, C = 12.5%, D = 10%, E = 8%. (GST is added only in Australia).

Perusals: Some are free, some hired and others must be purchased. Piano Vocals are rented for $20 plus $20 refundable. Additional titles $10 each. Check the website for details.

Book and Music Hire/Purchases: Some shows have hire rates, some can be photocopied or purchased.

Videography: Restricted on some titles. Approval must be given in writing from DSP. Availability: Please check show is available before you start show preparation.

Denotes the show has a superb CD Backing Track to help with rehearsals and in some cases performances.

RECENT PROFESSIONAL SEASONS SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER THE MUSICAL. Written by Robert Stigwood and assisted by Bill Oakes. Music by The Bee Gees and others.

“Boogie fever re-booted with the brilliance of hindsight and the inclusive joy of extraordinary dance.” Arts Hub .

The 1970’s movie catapulted John Travolta into international stardom and the soundtrack by the Bee Gees sold 25,000,000 copies. They were credited with defining the era. Debuting on Broadway in 1998 the musical has been revived regularly around the world. The story about a young working class man striving for identity has universal appeal. Tony Manero is described by the character Stephanie as “a cliché going no-where on the way to no place.” But his talent on the dance floor is anything but predictable and so too is the unexpected ending. Songs Include: Stayin Alive, Night Fever, More Than A Woman, Tragedy, and Immortality. Cast: 7M 4F. Minor parts 7F + 4M & Chorus. Orch: Key 1 & 2, A Sax 1 & 2, T Sax, Guit, Bass, Drums, Percussion. Royalty: A.

Sydney Lyric (2019).

LADIES IN BLACK. Book by Carolyn Burns. Music and Lyrics by Tim Finn. Based on the novel The Women In Black by Madeleine St John. Originally directed by Simon Phillips.

“A rich heart-warming musical that will leave you smiling.” Dance Magazine.

“Tim Finn’s songs range from Broadway-inspired numbers to true blue ballads, from witty patter songs to shades of blues and jazz standards. They’re beautifully integrated with the dramatic action, and the comic lyrics are priceless.” The Age. A scrumptious coming of age musical set in the 1950’s. The lead character is a teenager Lisa, who joins the staff of a fashionable department store while she waits for her final year exam results. Over a summer that changes her life, she befriends the colourful characters of the women’s clothing department. Each is on the precipice of change - facing independence, working for a living and what it means to be a woman. Cast: 8F 3M. Chorus.

Orch: Music Director/Piano, Guit, Bass, Violin, Cello, Drums/Percussion. Royalty: 16.5%.

Queensland Theatre Company (2015).

SONG CONTEST - THE ALMOST EUROVISION EXPERIENCE. By Glynn Nicholas, Daniel and Gideon Frankel, et al.

“Achingly funny.” Herald Sun. “Ridiculously enjoyable.” The Australian.

A glitzy comedic and loving tribute to the Eurovision Song Contest. It’s as close to the real thing as you can get, with eleven countries competing, a multitude of anxious contestants, a gushing hostess and all the quirkiness that both delights us and makes us cringe in a single breath. The audience voting is authentic with the potential for a different winner every night. Includes special app to allow members of the audience to vote. Cast: Two presenters and song/dance teams from countries including Italy, Iceland, Germany, Greece and Sweden. Orch: 9 parts. Royalty: A.

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MUSICAL BLOCKBUSTERS WE WILL ROCK YOU. By Queen and Ben Elton.

“It’s deliriously, majestically, mad entertainment” The Australian.

Since 2002 over 16 million theatregoers in 28 countries have been thrilled by this production.

Ben Elton (The Young Ones, Blackadder, Popcorn) fashioned this hilarious futurist comedy around more than 24 of Queen’s biggest hit songs including We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Somebody To Love, Killer Queen, Don’t Stop Me Now, Under Pressure, Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust, and of course, We Will Rock You. The musical takes place in a future age on a planet once called Earth that is now controlled by a mighty corporation. Rock music and all musical instruments are banned. The hope of breaking free rests with an unlikely resistance - an alliance of rebel Bohemians and the dreamer Galileo who hears strange lyrics in his head.

Resources: Scenic Projections - switch to digital scenery and save on set building. Broadway Media supplies exciting vision for 12 scene changes. Right on Cue – Show Ready and Stage Ready Tracks available for rehearsals or full performance.

Cast: 4M 3F. 15+ minor parts and chorus. Orch: Bass Guit, Electric Guit 1, Electric Guit 2, Key 1 (MD), Key 2 and Perc. Three Editions Available: Global - Full length adult edition; School Full length suitable for High Schools with minor script adjustments; Young@Part - 60 minute Showbiz Christchurch. edition for youth theatres and some schools. Royalty: A. THE BOY FROM OZ. Songs by Peter Allen. Book by Nick Enright. Originally produced by Ben Gannon and Robert Fox. The Boy From Oz tells the dazzling, funny, and heart-breaking story of the great entertainer Peter Allen. From his humble beginnings growing up in the Australian outback, through a meteoric rise to fame as an international star who would go on to break all box-office records at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Singing in country pubs from age 11, Peter Allen survived family tragedy to become a local TV star at age 16. Discovered by Judy Garland, he married her daughter Liza Minnelli and went on to become a beloved performer and an Oscar-winning songwriter. Songs include Everything Old is New Again, I Go to Rio, Theme from Arthur, Don’t Cry Out Loud, Tenterfield Saddler and I Still Call Australia Home.

The Boy From Oz has sold more than 100 million dollars worth of tickets in Australia – has won a Tony on Broadway and is now selling out in community theatres.

Cast: M3, Boy 1, F7, Minor roles: M8 F4, Large Chorus. Orch: Small 6 part. Standard…12 part…3 Reed, 2 Trum, 1 Trom, 2 Key, Guit, Bass, Drum Perc. Optional extra 6 woodwind & Sax. Royalty: A.

GEORGY GIRL THE SEEKERS MUSICAL. Book by Patrick Edgeworth, Music and Lyrics by Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley plus others including Tom Springfield .

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“A fun night out with some great music.” Travels with JB. “A powerful and entertaining story of the challenges and perks of fame.” Theatre 101.

The quintessential Australian story of how three clean-cut young men who looked like bank tellers, and a shy cuddly girl-next-door type, left their hometown to have a go at making the big time.

With their unique vocal arrangements and pure sound, they were instantly appealing to audiences around the world, becoming the highest selling recording artists of 1965 outranking both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Their timeless songs include Georgy Girl, I'll Never Find Another You, A World of Our Own, The Carnival is Over and I am Australian.

Now also includes a new sexy song at the beginning of Act 2 by Carol King and Gerry Goffin I’m Into Something Good.

Resources: Show Ready and Stage Ready Tracks available for full performance.

Cast: 6M 2F. Minor parts 6M 5F and ensemble. Orch: Key 1, Key 2, Ac Guitar, 6 and 12 string/Banjo, Elec/Ac Guitar,Elect Bass/Ac Bass, Drums/Perc, Violin, Cello, Flute/Pic/Clar/Sax, Trum/Flug, Tromb.

Miranda Musical Theatre Company.

Set available for hire.

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CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN COMEDY AND FARCE. Royalty: C MOTHER AND SON. By Geoffrey Atherden.

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“The humour is sharp and relatable.” On The House.

Stage adaptation of the world-wide hit TV series voted as Australia’s best ever.

Forgetful mother Maggie (originally played by Ruth Cracknell), outwits her hapless middle aged son Arthur (originally Garry McDonald) who moves in with her when his father dies. Updated from the original to include mobile phone scammers. Cast: 3M 4F. MIDNIGHT MURDER AT HAMLINGTON HALL. By Mark Kilmurry and Jamie Oxenbould.

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“A classic farce in the same vein as The Play That Goes Wrong.” Suzie Go See. Seven of the amateur theatre company’s cast are down with the dreaded lurgy. So the director co-opts whoever else is around, to pitch in and continue the long tradition of ‘the show must go on’. Juggling nerves, props, and absurd miscasting, will they manage to pull it off? Or will it go horribly wrong? Cast: 3M 2F. NEW

THE FINE ART OF DECEPTION. By Carl Caufield.

A comedy thriller about money, art, and friendship. Suzanne Faith, a glamorous former London model , partied in the 1970s with Mick Jagger. Her impressive art collection includes a portrait of herself by Francis Bacon which is worth a fortune. A handyman attends her beautiful Chelsea home to do a simple repair job on some steps.

What could go wrong? “It will have you on the edge of your seats.” Cast: 2M 3F. AUSTRALIA DAY. By Jonathan Biggins.

“A charming comedy.” SMH. “Perfectly pitched jokefest.” The Australian.

After touring as an Australia Day Ambassador in regional NSW, Jonathan Biggins’ initial scepticism about celebrating the national day melted like a lamington in the midday sun. It showed him the warmth, dedication and quiet patriotic pride of organisers. The experience whet his appetite to write a comedy aimed squarely at another hallowed institution - the committee. Cast: 4M 2F. BONDI LEGAL. By Tony Laumberg.

Hapless lawyer Brad Pitt (no relation) fills in for a lawyer on holiday and is thrust unprepared into a complex case. Facing a scowling magistrate and a lawyer who resembles a Rottweiler, he has to overcome the odds. Cast: 6M 2F. THE BEAST. By Eddie Perfect.

“An enjoyable, laugh-out-loud entertainment.” The Age. After surviving a near-death experience, a group of close friends embrace a tree-change, living a sustainable life in the country. But nature isn’t so welcoming, when the friends are faced with the pressing task of killing a young cow. First staged by the Melbourne Theatre Company and at the Sydney Opera House. Cast: 3M 4F. SHENANIGAN’S WAKE. By Daryl Peebles.

Poor Seamus died of liver failure and it was his wish that his mates from the boozer send him off in a manner to which he was accustomed...suitably well plonked...hic! Alas the sobriety of the wake is shamefully disrupted as his wife gets into fisticuffs with his lover, and all manner of authorities turn up demanding cash that has slipped through his fingers over the years. Cast: 3M 3F. OPEN FOR INSPECTION. By Frank Hatherley.

A modern farce that pokes fun at real estate madness. This breathless plot is inspired by the furious, headlong farces of Georges Feydeau and John Cleese. Helplessly out of control, the characters chase money, sex, and harbour glimpses to the bitter, hilarious end. Cast: 4M 4F. MANLY MATES. By Frank Hatherley.

Riotous comedy about a former Premier, his corrupt Police Commissioner and their afternoon in the pub when everything goes wrong. Hatherley’s fiendish plot leads all the colourful characters into spiralling turmoil. And it’s all based on ‘Underbelly’-style fact. Cast: 7M 4F.

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JUKE BOX ALLEY....FREE PERUSALS

By Neil Gooding and Nicholas Christo

By Neil Gooding*

New: Scenic Projections.

“A hit, with audience members enthralled by the story, and singing along with the...soundtrack.” Geoff Samuels, QLD.

“A fantastic show and our school community can’t stop raving about it!” Julie Ashburn, QLD.

At a school in the 1990’s Mark is in love with his girlfriend, Queen Bee, Shannon Van de Witt. When she learns that a pop-band impresario is the surprise judge at the State Talent Show she dumps him sparking a boyband v girlband battle. Smash hits from the hyper coloured 1990’s by artists including THE SPICE GIRLS, BRITNEY SPEARS, MC HAMMER, BACK STREET BOYS and many more.

1000+ seasons world-wide of this Packemin Productions musical in the style of movies such as Back to The Future, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and The Karate Kid. Relives the highs and lows of the senior class of William Ocean High - through the eyes of insecure, love-struck Corey Palmer.

THE SONGS: • Wannabe • Bye Bye Bye • Hit Me Baby One More Time • Larger Than Life • Waterfalls • Step By Step • Genie In A Bottle • Always • Achy Breaky Heart • My Heart Will Go On • End Of The Road • U Can’t Touch This • I’ll Be There For You

THE SONGS: • Wake Me Up Before You Go Go • Footloose • Nine to Five • Kids in America • Girls Just Want To Have Fun • Mickey • Video Killed The Radio Star • Glory of Love • Material Girl • Let’s Hear It For The Boy • I’m Gonna Be 500 Miles • Man in the Mirror • We are the World • Love Shack • Total Eclipse of the Heart

Cast: 7F, 5M, 2 optional (M or F) and ensemble.

Orch: 9 parts. Royalty: A.

*Additional material Stuart Smith.

Cast: 11M 9F & unlimited chorus. Orch: 9 parts. Royalty: A. “We had a fantastic time performing this musical - the kids never wanted it to end.” Deb Meyers, Pittwater High.

“St John the Evangelist High School was rocking with the sound of great Australian music, laughter and applause.” Peter Szota.

Songs by AC/DC, Midnight Oil, Skyhooks, Dragon, Choirboys,

By Jodie Connor with Daddy Cool, J.O.K. Sherbet, Ted additional material by Mulry Gang, Jet, Billy Thorpe, Rick Sue Lockwood.

Springfield, Divinyls and more! Troy and Darren Wilson, the most popular shearers in town, get hitched at a bachelor and spinster ball during a game of spin the bottle to Kazza and Shazza. But Help is on Albatross Musical Theatre its way. Whilst drowning their sorrows they are told one of them is heir to a multi-million dollar sheep station. So they have to jump in my car to visit the posh mansion to claim their inheritance.

Jack Flash meets the devil’s right hand lady at his 21st birthday inside the Disco Inferno club. He accepts a Faustian request to trade his soul for stardom and appears on Countdown. But success is hollow. Can he turn back the clock?

By Justin Sepple*

THE SONGS: • Celebration • Pop Muzik • Star Man • Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies • Hot Stuff • Village People Medley (In The Navy / Go West / YMCA) • I Will Survive • Disco Inferno • Play That Funky Music White Boy

Porirua Little Theatre

*Additional material David Spicer.

Cast: 5M 4F, 7 minor roles and chorus/dancers.

Orch: 9 parts. Royalty: A.

Cast: 10F 7M and chorus.

Orch: 8 parts. Royalty: A. AOTEAROA – A NEW ZEALAND ROCK MUSICAL. By Jamie Lawrence.

Part love story, part eco awareness and part spiritual enlightenment. Maxine a local Maori girl and Dan a local pakeha are boyfriend and girlfriend. They meet as teenagers and reunite years later to confront a huge challenge. A light-hearted walk into the forest wrapped around some of the greatest N.Z. rock songs including April Sun in Cuba, Six Months in a Leaky Boat, Aotearoa Land Of The Long White Cloud, Fraction Too Much Friction, Don’t Dream It’s Over, I See Red, The Gumboot Song. Cast: 5F 3M and small parts/ensemble. Orch: 9 parts. Royalty: A.

STREAKIN’ THRU THE 70S. By James A Rocco and Albert Evans.

A kaleidoscopic flashback through game shows, sitcoms, disco, earth shoes, pet rocks, and lava lamps.

An outrageous, mindblowing dash through the much maligned 'Me Decade'. Filled with music, comedy, and memories and features over 40 hit songs. Cast: Minimum - 3M 3F, maximum - unlimited. Royalty: A.

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SMALL & MEDIUM CAST MUSICALS HOT SHOE SHUFFLE. Story & Concept by David Atkins & Max Lambert.

Original Choreography by David Atkins & Dein Perry.

Book by Larry Buttrose & Kathryn Riding. Original Set Design by Eamon D’Arcy.

Hot Shoe Shuffle has been a smash hit musical across Australia and the West End. The seven tap brothers receive a telegram - telling them that they’ll inherit millions from their late father if they reproduce the famous Hot Shoe Shuffle one month after his death. More surprises follow when a lost twin sister turns up. The dance musical features glorious music including Putting on the Ritz, a Fats Waller Medley, Song and Dance Man, The Rug Cutter and Name in Lights by Peter Allen. Applications are assessed and approved by David Atkins Enterprises.

Cast: 8 amazing male tappers. 1 W…Chorus girls. Orch: Trombone, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Perc., WWx4, Trum.x3, Piano. Royalty: A. MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE LAUNDRY. Music and lyrics by Sue Fabisch.

“Heart warming laugh out loud funny.” Broadway World.

Having a baby is just the beginning…motherhood is for life.

Four women share their insights, challenges and pleasures at a baby shower. In 90 minutes of fun you’ll get a peek into the powerful friendship of Amy, a soon-to-be first-time mom; Brooke, a hard-working lawyer; Barb, a stressed-out mother of five; and Tasha, a single mom seeking to balance work, her family and her divorce. Cast: 4F and optional chorus. Royalty: A. NEW

CRACKS IN THE MIRROR. By Lyn Townsend and Gail Smith.

“Clever topical storylines, powerful ballads, toe-tapping tunes .” Stage Whispers It’s the morning of the wedding and Ally is excited, but something is niggling at her.

She feels so comfortable with Noah; but he feels more like a good mate than a fiancé. Ally can’t possibly call off the wedding now. Her mother has arranged everything : dresses, photography, decorations and a five-tier wedding cake that’s sure to impress. Cast: 5F. Royalty: B. WOMAN’S BEST FRIEND. By Geraldine Turner and Greg Crease.

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Five women navigate life, loss and betrayal, as they work together to save their dog refuge, only to discover, with woman’s best friend at their side, the value of true friendship. The play with songs will premiere in Aug 2025 with The Bondi Theatre Company (bonditheatrecompany.com.au). Cast: 5F. Royalty: B. KEATING! By Casey Bennetto.

Original production.

“Dazzlingly funny.” The Age. “This is a beautiful set of numbers.” Paul Keating.

The musical Australia had to have, which sold out for two years is now available in your electorate. Keating! is the timeless story of the rise and fall of a Prime Minister. He was the boy from Bankstown who flicked the switch to vaudeville. Great music, easy to stage and simple costuming: suits and fishnet stockings. Cast: 6M 1F. Orch: Drums/Percussion, Elec. guitar, Acoustic bass guitar, Key, Sax. Royalty: B. MARGARET FULTON: THE MUSICAL. By Doug MacLeod and Yuri Worontschak. Based on I sang for my supper by Margaret Fulton.

“This musical brims with love and energy and is almost like chicken soup for the soul.” AU review.

Australia’s first cooking superstar sold 1.5 million cookbooks and changed the way we ate. This joyous musical traces her life from working in a factory during WWII, to living in the rocks as a single mother, succeeding in a man’s world, falling in and out of love, making a fortune then almost losing it. Cast: 4F 2M. Orch: Keyboard and backing. Royalty: B. UKED! THE FIRST PLAY ALONG UKELELE MUSICAL. By Jane Cafarella.

The hilarious and poignant story of Karla, who is dumped on her 50th birthday by her violinplaying boyfriend. Desperate to belong, Karla buys a ukulele and joins a dating site - learning that love and the music have much in common. Audience members sing along, or play their Ukes, by reading displayed lyrics and chord charts. Cast: Minimum 1F 1M (plays six characters). Band: Two Ukulele leads and audience members. Royalty: B. EVERY SINGLE SATURDAY. Music, Book and Lyrics by Joanna Weinberg.

“Nice tunes, more than a few laughs and the odd tug on the heart strings.” Stage Whispers A celebration of parents whose love, dedication and passion help their kids live out a dream.

Four football parents - with very different agendas - meet at the final game of the year when hopes and fears are present in equal measure. Cast: 2M 2F and optional ensemble of parents. Royalty: B

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PARODY & MUSICAL COMEDY SCHAPELLE SCHAPELLE. By Gabbi Bolt, Jack Dodds, Abby Gallaway, Tim Hansen, Mitchell Lourigan and Gareth Thomson.

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“A smash hit from beginning to end. The script is witty, sharp and topical.” City Hub. The hit musical comedy leaves aside whether Schapelle Corby knew there was marijuana in her boogie board when she was stopped by customs officers in Bali. This work puts the Australian media on trial for its sensationalism and examines how a bogan Bali Barbie became a national folk hero. Cast: 4M 4F (includes doubling and optional chorus). Orch: Keyboard, Bass, Guitar/Sax, Drums. Royalty: A. MUCH REVUE ABOUT NOTHING. By Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phil Scott (Wharf Revue).

“If comedy can be exquisite, this was it.” Sydney Morning Herald.

Australia’s most successful satirists have just retired after 25 years of full-houses. Compile your own revue from 40 monologues, dialogues, sketches and parody songs. Spoofs on iconic political leaders from Paul Keating to Paulene Hanson. Influences include Monty Python, The Goodies, Fawlty Towers, Broadway Musicals and G&S. Cast: 4 to 40. Royalty: C. THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES. Created by Roger Bean.

“Effervescent and irresistible! An utter charm bomb.” The New York Times.

This off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,””Stupid Cupid,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In act two, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they’ll conquer it together. Cast: 4F. Orch: Key1 and 2, Guitar, Drums, Reed (Flute/Baritone/Alto/Tenor Sax) Royalty: A. SHANE WARNE THE MUSICAL. Books, lyrics and music by Eddie Perfect.

“Eddie Perfect’s oh-so-clever-song book with songs ranging from soul and rock to Bollywood and R & B is.. incredible.” The Age. Outrageous musical romp about the late, great Australian hero who held the hopes of a nation in the palm of his hand. From his early days as a pizza boy, to the giddy heights of his extraordinary first ball debut in England, to meeting his wife Simone, getting married, and falling to temptation as ‘a lone rooster cruising a farm of free range chickens.’

Cast: Min 6M 4F. Maximum – divide up to 42 characters amongst cast. Orch: Max - 24 parts. Min 6. Royalty: B. REAL HOUSEWIVES: THE MUSICAL. Books, lyrics and music by Molly Bell.

“A tuneful, hilarious, show-stopping musical spoof.” StageScene LA. It’s the real housewives as you have never seen them before. Localise the title for your community then grab a glass of pinot and watch the girls lie, cheat and sing their way up the social ladder. Find out what the smiles are hiding when the gloves come off. Orch: Piano, Keyboard, Bass, Drums. Cast: 4F 1M. Royalty: B. HYPERSPACE - THE STAR WARS MUSICAL PARODY. By Peter Novakovich.

Parody-tribute of one of most successful film franchises of all time. Join Duke Flyswatter, his loyal robot RU DED2, and his sister Princess Highway, as they search for the last missing episode of Hyperspace, the intergalactic soap opera that thrilled throngs throughout the galaxy. With catchy tunes and jokes for Star Wars tragics and non tragics alike. Cast: 3F 7M & chorus. Orch: Elec Guit, Bass, Drums, Piano/Keyboard. Royalty: C. WARP DRIVE - THE STAR TREK MUSICAL PARODY. By Peter Novakovich.

Join Captain Jerk and the crew of the Starship Enterthise as they boldly go where no musical has gone before: roaming the galaxy searching for signs of intelligent life. Cast: 7M 6F & Chorus. Orch: Electric Guitar, Piano/keyboard, Bass, Drums. Royalty: C. SWEET FANNY ADAMS. By Peter Pinne and Don Battye.

Set in the naughty 30s. Based on the real life tale of Tilly Devine as featured in Channel Nine’s Underbelly series. Fanny and Kitty are making their regular appearance at the court of Petty Sessions on charges of running a house of illrepute. The bent Judge, who receives commissions from both girls, gives them a small fine and lets them go on their merry way. Let the bawdy, riotous and deliciously ribald fun begin. Cast: 3M 3F. Royalty: C. IT HAPPENED IN TANJABLANCA or RED WHITE AND BOOGIE. By Peter Pinne and Don Battye.

Based on a story by John Michael Howson. Echoes of Bogart, Dietrich and Carmen Miranda abound in this send-up of dramatic Hollywood movies of the 40s. Set in the foyer of a seedy hotel in the North African city of Tanjablanca, the characters, waiting for the next clipper to Lisbon, are embroiled in a plot that involves stolen negatives from the Embassy and the murder of a rich international financier. Cast: 4M 4W and optional chorus of six. Royalty: C.

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YOUTH MUSICALS PETER PAN. By J.M.Barrie. Adapted by Peter Denyer. Music by Barrie Bignold.

“The songs are witty and tuneful and the script fast and flowing”.

This adaptation of the legendary tale of the boy who never grows old is recognised in the UK as the best available. First produced professionally in 1993, it’s since sold out across the country. A play with music it has all the delights of the original story, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and the hungry crocodile. As well there’s the riotously funny Mermaid Calypso and percussion rock dance of the Red Indians. Cast: 10 principals and chorus. Royalty: B. NEW

AIR HEART. By Peter Fleming and Allan McFadden.

This new musical based on the legendary aviatrix has outstanding female roles. Inspired she thinks by the daredevil sky battles of WW1, Amelia Earhart learns to fly. Dismissive of her sometimes-abusive alcoholic father, she learns from her mother that he inspired her flying dream. In an act of posthumous reconciliation, Amelia chooses to take an alcoholic navigator on her fateful round the world trip and is lost forever. Cast: 50 roles covered by as few as 9 principals. Orch: 13 parts Woodwind, Brass, Drums/Perc, Piano, & Strings. Royalty: B. THE SNOW QUEEN. By Kirsten Brandt, Rick Lombardo and Haddon Kime.

“A fairytale that rocks.” New York Times.

Be spirited away by this new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fantastical coming-of-age adventure that inspired the hit Disney movie Frozen. Join Gerda on a dangerous and whimsical quest to save her best friend Kai before he is trapped forever in the Snow Queen’s palace. Features an original poprock score, alluring ballads and urban steam punk flair. Cast: 5F, 4M and chorus. Orch: Key 1 and 2, Guit.1 and 2, Bass, Drums, Violin. Royalty: B. ROCKIN’ ROBIN. By Judith Prior.

“Our most successful musical to date.” Ben Lohrey, Burnie High School.

A school is rehearsing Horror Movie by Skyhooks for the Rock Eisteddfod when an electrical fault causes two of the cast to be transported backwards through time to medieval Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood and his merry band sweep them into a zany plot. THE SONGS: • The Wanderer • C’mon Everybody • Rockin’ Robin • Happy Together • Johnny B. Goode • Rock Around the Clock • Great Balls of Fire • Long Tall Sally • The Locomotion • Puppet on a String • A Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On… Cast: 9F 6M. Chorus. Orch: Alto Sax, Ten Sax, Trum, Trom, Bb & Eb Lead parts, Guit, Piano, Keyboard, Bass Guit, Drum, Perc. Small Orch: 2 Key, Bass, Drum. CD Backing track available. Royalty: A. Brisbane Arts Theatre

JUNGLE BOOK THE MUSICAL. By Markus Weber and Michael Summ.

“Full of great tunes, superb characterisation and laughs.” Stage Whispers.

A rock, pop and funky adaptation of the collected stories of Rudyard Kipling that’s been performed thousands of times across Europe. The legendary tale of Mowgli: the young boy who learns from all the animals in the jungle the art of surviving. Cast: Minimum 7 – can add chorus. Orch: CD or 2 Guit, 2 Key, Bass , Drums. Royalty: B.

SLEEPING BEAUTY THE MUSICAL. By Natalie Trengove and Jim Fury.

This musical adaptation has bright tunes, lots of laughs and an Australian sensibility. We join the King and Queen as they celebrate the christening of their long awaited daughter Princess Crystal. The Bad Fairy casts a very nasty spell on the baby – she will die when she pricks her finger on a spinning wheel.

Despite their best efforts on her 16th birthday she is sent to sleep. Cast: 18 princ. & chor.

ARABIAN NIGHTS. By Adam Forde and David Perkins.

Beautiful new musical adaptation written especially for youth theatres, staged dozens of times around the world. Sheherazade has been telling stories to her husband the King for 1000 nights. They range from magic carpet rides to genies to Ali Baba and the 40 thieves to Sinbad the Sailor. But is her final story good enough to save her life? Cast: Total (18m, 9f, 11m/f) Orch: Violin, Trum, Reed x 3, Elec Bass Drum, Piano. Royalty: B. BURGER BRAIN - THE FAST FOOD MUSICAL. By Dennis Watkins and Chris Harriott.

The perfect youth musical with fries and a Coke. Set in Bondi Beach at the largest restaurant of the world wide conglomerate ‘Hackets’. Everyone loved Waldo, but then he becomes a manager and has to sack a mate because he has turned 18! Lots of laughs and great music as the staff of Hacket’s quit and form a rival restaurant.

“Hamburgers Today Tomorrow the world!” First written for a young star called Toni Collette.

Cast: 40 principals and chorus. Orch: Key 1/2, Guitar, Bass, Sax 1/2, Trump. Royalty: B.

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YOUTH MUSICALS MASQUERADE. By Kate Mulvany. Based on the book by Kit Williams.

Music by Mikelangelo and Pip Branson.

“A lovingly made adaptation of Kit Williams’ literary treasure hunt.” SMH. In a wondrous world of riddles and hidden treasure, bumbling Jack Hare is on a race against time to deliver a message of love from the Moon to the Sun. Bringing to life Kit Williams’ iconic picture book, Masquerade stars a talking fish, a tone-deaf barbershop quartet, a gassy pig, a precious jewel and a few mere mortals. It’s a magical adventure that is, at its heart, about the love between a parent and a child. Orch: Piano Cond, Key, Clar, DBass, Perc, Viol, Guit. Cast: 9M, 8F. Royalty: A. New Educational Resources.

SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT. Words and Music by Peter Combe. Based on the Book by May Gibbs.

“Fans of May Gibbs should be in gumnut heaven watching this delightful production” Newcastle Herald. May Gibbs’ royalties benefit disabled children.

This sparkling musical has been staged more than 30 times by large choirs, musical societies and schools. From the Big Bad City to the shimmering Fish Folks ball, to the stormy seas, this epic tale with magical bushland characters, including Nuts, Blossoms, frogs and the grubby, ragged and nasty Banksia Men. First staged at the Adelaide Festival. Available as a musical cantata, dialogue edition or shortened primary school edition. Use sumptuous orchestrations with a bush flavour or a beautifully crafted CD backing. Cast: 19 soloists from age of ten to ‘adult’ and choir. Orch: CDB or Flute/Pic, Oboe, Clar, Bassoon, Horn, 2 Trum, Tro, Kit drum, perc. Elec guitar, bass keyboard, 6 violins, 2 viola, cello. Royalty: B. THE MAGIC PUDDING. By Norman Lindsay. Adapted for the stage by Andrew James. Music by Sarah de Jong.

“Lindsay’s humour and love of Australian slang are brought to the stage with bold strokes.” The West Australian.

“Loaded with witty one-liners, sight gags and audience participation.” Goulburn Post.

Faithful adaptation of Lindsay’s classic book about pudding Albert, who reforms no matter how many times he is eaten. His colourful friends Bunyip the koala, Bill the sailor and Sam the penguin must defend him against thieves.

This edition is the first to be commissioned for a cast of actors – except one puppet in the lead role. Cast: 14 and chorus. Orch: Flute, Clar, Guit, Piano, Key, Bass, Drum, Perc. Royalty: A. NEW

TREE OF LIFE. By Drew Lane.

Deep in the jungle a tribe of people exist in harmony with the nature around them. Kawana, the Queen, rules her tribe peacefully, while teaching her daughter, Princess Konane, about the mystical Tree Of Life. One day, a stranger stumbles into the village and collapses. Chaos follows. Cast: 10 principals and large chorus. Royalty: B. NEW

WESTALL 66. By Drew Lane.

“There are flying saucers on the oval...” That’s what a student declared breathlessly on April 6th, 1966, in a Melbourne High School classroom. This 60-minute musical follows the actual reported sighting and ‘cover-up’. Who do you believe? Cast: 9 principals and large chorus. Royalty: B.

LARGE CAST MUSICALS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS ALICE IN WONDERLAND. By Gabrielle Murphy.

Alice sings and dances her way through Wonderland, where she meets the White Rabbit, the Caterpillar, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat and the terrifying Queen of Hearts.

Cast: 16 Singing roles. 17 speaking. Royalty: B PINOCCHIO. By Gabrielle Murphy.

Pinocchio travels through Italy meeting the Blue Fairy, the cunning Fox and Cat, the evil puppet master Fire Eater, the naughty boys from The Land of Toys, Tunny the tuna, and the Cricket. Watch him learn about life and finally achieve his dream of becoming a real boy! Cast: 10 Singing 30 speaking. Royalty: B. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. By Gabrielle Murphy.

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A flood forces young Jack to sell his cow but he’s wooed to traded it for magic beans. This whole of school musical features modern, traditional English folk and Bollywood song styles. Promotes themes of respect, teamwork and reaching goals. Cast: Whole school - 44 roles. Royalty: B THE 12 DANCING PRINCESSES (MUSICAL). By Natalie Trengove and Jim Fury.

Based on the Brothers Grim fairy-tale about 12 beautiful princesses. Every night they go to bed locked securely in their bedroom but in the morning their dancing shoes are found to be worn through as if they’ve been dancing all night. Cast: 18F 6M and chorus.

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OPERA, OPERETTA & CLASSICS UPDATED ESSGEE’S PIRATES OF PENZANCE, H.M.S. PINAFORE, THE MIKADO Based on Gilbert and Sullivan’s all time classics. New orchestrations by Kevin Hocking. Additional Lyrics by Melvyn Morrow.

“A constant barrage of fun...one of the most delightful nights out.”

“As Dazzling as the Best of Broadway.”

“An unfolding caravan of delights.”

Sparkling new adaptations of The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado and HMS Pinafore as staged by Essgee Entertainment from 1994 to 2009.

Features a unique funky female chorus known as the Singlettes - inspired by The Three Little Maids from The Mikado. All have fabulous megamix finales, tighter funnier scripts, swashbuckling choreography and direction you can copy from the DVD and modern orchestration for 6 parts or optional extras for Pirates. While the chorus numbers are modernized the most beautiful solos are untouched. NEW dance sequences, choreography and comedy now available from the 2008/09 Professional production of The Mikado. Orch: 3 keyboards, percussion, bass, drums plus optional for Pirates 2 keys, 4 Woodwind, Horn in F, 3 trum, 2 trom, electric Bass, 3 Perc. Royalty: B. See Videos In the UK Pirates/Mikado is represented by StageScripts. HMS Pinafore – Music Theatre International Europe.

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MELBA THE MUSICAL. Book and Lyrics by Nicholas Christo. Music by Johannes Luebbers.

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"A peach of a show.” Stage Noise.

"Successfully melds an original score with operatic arias (including La Boheme, Lucia di Lammermoor, Carmen, Rigoletto, Tosca, Romeo and Juliet and Rigoletto)." Limelight Magazine.

As the young mother breaks through the narrow bonds of opera, enters Europe’s glittering social circles, and is romanced by the dashing heir to the French throne it appears that nothing can stop her rise, until Melba’s Australian husband Charles learns of her affair. Cast: Minimum: 4M 4F 1M/F, maximum: unlimited. Orch: Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Percussion, Keyboard 1, Piano. Royalty: A.

LOLA MONTEZ. Music by Peter Stannard. Lyrics by Peter Benjamin. Book by Alan Burke.

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When Lola Montez left behind her celebrity lovers in Europe and toured Australia, the gold miners of Ballarat covered her stage with Gold nuggets. But the editor of the Ballarat Times gave her a panning. So she horsewhipped him in public. Lola Montez has been staged by more than 100 theatres across Australia. In the style of Rodgers and Hammerstein this musical treat has been enhanced by a new performance version. It includes the most recorded song in Aus. Musical theatre history (Be My Saturday Girl). Cast: 9 Prin, 7 small roles & ch. Orch: 13 parts. Royalty: 12.5%. Updated edition from Stephen Helper.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: THE MUSICAL. By Bernard J Taylor and Jane Austen.

“Glorious melodies (that) capture Jane Austen’s book.” Masquerade Magazine.

Jane Austen described Elizabeth Bennet as quite the most delightful creature as ever appeared in print. This musical adaptation has been staged with great success in more than a dozen towns around the world. It has 11 fantastic roles for women (most with solos), from the dim Mrs Bennet, to her five daughters, to the formidable Lady Catherine and bitchy Caroline Bingley. Mr Collins is a classic role for comics. Cast: 11F. 6M chorus. Orch: Horn, Trum. Clar, 2 Violins, Cello, Bass, Perc, Oboe, Flute, Synth. Royalty: 12.5%.

THE MERRY WIDOW FROM BLUEGUM CREEK. Music By Franz Lehár. New Words and Lyrics by Frank Hatherley.

The most popular and exquisitely beautiful operetta of the 20th Century now has comedy to match. This edition is endorsed by the Lehár estate. No music is changed. It’s still 1901 in Paris. But the embassy is from Down Under not the Balkans. The hapless French “don’t know what’s a chook or how to take a Captain Cook.” But they want to get their hooks into the Aussie Merry Widow. If she marries a ‘Frenchie’ the new Federation of Oz will go broke. The ambassador hopes “she can tell the difference between French tripe and prime Aussie beef.” Cast: 10 Aussies. 4 French. Chorus. Orch: Magnificent reduction by Stephen Gray. Can be staged: 5 Strings & 2 Key. Optional Wind, Brass, Perc. Royalty: C. UK - Music Theatre International Europe.

DIE FLEDERMAUS. With EXTRA CHORUS – on stage for 40% of performance. Cast: 5M, 4F and large chorus.

Orch: Reduced orchestration of 16 or full score for 25+ instruments. Royalty: E. ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD. New Translation with EXTRA CHORUS Orch: Min. 17. Royalty: E. CARMEN. Beautiful new English translation of this classic opera by Bizet. Royalty: E. LA BOHEME – THE MUSICAL. Adapted by Peter Novakovich from the Puccini Opera. Royalty: C.

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AUSTRALIAN ROCK AND LARGE CAST MUSICALS PARIS. Music and Lyrics by Jon English and David Mackay, et. al.

Jon English in Paris

“Irresistible, engaging and exciting.” Aussie Theatre.

With sweeping music, a fantastic love story and a few funny surprises this musical is a delight for audiences and performers. Paris is about a free spirit, a dreamer, a lover who is sent on a mission of peace from Troy to Greece but comes back with the wife of his enemy. The Trojans come to realise that the love between Paris and Helen is worth fighting for. There are great characters - Cassandra, Achilles, Hector, and Ulysses. Paris has now been staged in Australia, NZ, Eng. and Austria. New edition orchestrated by Isaac Hayward. Cast: 11M 5F and Chorus. Orch: 14 parts. Royalty: A. BEACH BLANKET TEMPEST. Book and Lyrics by Dennis Watkins. Music by Chris Harriott.

“The best show of the year.” SMH. “Theatrical Magic.” The Australian.

A surf rock musical inspired by Shakespeare and the teenage beach movies of the 1960’s. Set to the wit of Dennis Watkins and the sumptuous music of Chris Harriott. The Tempest is Shakespeare’s tale of a man’s journey from vengeance to forgiveness. In BBT Tony Prospero, the former king of Rock ‘n’ roll, has been banished to a desert island with his daughter and a genie who wants to ‘ride the wild surf and be free’. He conjures a Tempest to bring his enemies to the island to make them face their wrongdoings and a fabulous TV quiz show. Cast: Min 4M 4F, now also with optional chorus. Orch: Minimum 6, maximum 18. Royalty: B. CRAZY ROCK N ROLL. By Rod Christian and Peter Waterman.

“The show delighted audiences of all age groups.” St Mary’s College Cairns.

Goodbye Caruso, Hello Elvis. 50’s rock musical about a ‘good’ Italian boy who wants to become a pop star. Lots of comedy as Vinnie rebels against his school and parents’ desire for him to work in the family business. It climaxes with the final of the Battle of the Bands. Superb music is inspired by the original era of rock n roll. Cast: 8M 8F & chorus. Orch: 10 parts. Royalty: B. Visit cruisinthemusical.com “Explosively funny”

BOY’S OWN MCBETH. By Grahame (Aunty Jack) Bond and Jim Burnett.

Aunty Jack has erupted again in a zany school comedy of swots, crawlers, stirrers and dunces. Terry Shakespeare is really the school old boy - he’s 42 and has been in Year 11 for 28 years with his two sons.

He’s not stupid, it’s all a tax dodge. His school forces him to direct Macbeth in a bid to force him to graduate - with hilarious consequences. Cast: 11 principals (can be 7) and chorus. Orch: 5 to 9 parts. Royalty: B.

NED. Music and Lyrics by Adam Lyon. Book by Marc McIntyre and Anna Lyon.

Explores the highs and devastating lows of Ned Kelly’s journey from local hero to felon to legend. With a hauntingly beautiful score that captures the sounds of the bush and a libretto with raucous humour, warmth and tragedy, the musical also shines a light on the women in Ned’s life. Cast: 9M 5F. Minor roles and chorus. Orch: 18 parts. Royalty: B. PRICE CHECK! THE SUPERMARKET MUSICAL. Music and Lyrics by Sean Weatherly. Book and Lyrics by Cerise De Gelder.

“Packed to the cereal box top with pure, unsaturated fun.” Glam Adelaide.

The world's first post COVID-19 musical, set in a suburban supermarket after the pandemic. A colourful cast of quirky characters include a sharptongued elderly customer, a toilet paper hoarder, a kinky Indian fruiterer, a mean boss, a geeky aspiring manager, and a check out chick with a lonely heart. Cast: Minimum 5, maximum 10 and chorus. Orch: 6 parts. Royalty: B.

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PYJAMAS IN PARADISE. By John-Michael Howson, Ashley Irwin and Peter Pinne.

Set in a time where bikinis were Itsy Bitsy, love had people Shakin all Over and everyone was going on a Summer Holiday. Follow the lads travelling to Surfers to meet some nice girls set to fabulous tunes of the 1950’s and 60’s including The Great Pretender, Rock Around the Clock.

Cast: 8M 8F and chorus Orch: 11 parts. Royalty: B. WUTHERING HEIGHTS THE MUSICAL. By Bernard J Taylor and Emily Brontë.

“Something to shiver about” House and Garden. “Simply sensational” Gazette.

The haunting image of Heathcliffe searching the moors for the ghost of his beloved Cathy is one of the most enduringly passionate scenes in English literature. Taylor’s adaptation has been recognised by the Brontë Society as marking the first time that the true spirit of this masterpiece “has been captured in music.” It has magnificent music, verging on operatic arias. Cast: 5M 3W Minor parts & chorus. Orch: 12. Royalty: B.

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COMEDY AND DRAMA. Royalty: C Devon Williamson’s outrageous comedies. Cast sizes 4 to 10.

The Old People Are Revolting

Murder On The Menu

My Inlaws Are Outlaws

How To Train Your Husband

THE OLD PEOPLE ARE REVOLTING. MURDER ON THE MENU. THE JAILHOUSE FROCKS. MY INLAWS ARE OUTLAWS. CRAZY LADIES. MENOPAUSE MADE ME DO IT. MY HUSBAND’S NUTS. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HUSBAND. UNDERSTANDING WOMEN. THE HARDCASE HOTEL. THE WEDDING OF THE CENTURY. OVER PAID, OVER SEXED, AND OVER HERE. THE SUPERMARKET SISTERHOOD. Raymond Hopkins’ farcical comedies. Cast sizes 8 to 10.

Looking For Love

Love Begins At 50

Love And Mistletoe

Make Time For Love

Author’s royalties go to Multiple Sclerosis Research LOVE BEGINS AT 50. LOOKING FOR LOVE. LOVE AND MONEY. LOVE ON THE BEACH. THE LOVE NEST. IT MUST BE LOVE. LOVE AND PERFECT HARMONY. LOVE AT LAST. MAKE TIME FOR LOVE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE JEWISH. By Bob Booker.

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First released as an album in 1964, the best sketches and songs from You Don't Have To Be Jewish and follow up albums published as play scripts. Fifty quick-fire sketches including the classic 'The Reading of the Will', "The Diamond' and 'The Ballad of Irving'. Cast: Min 6, max unlimited.

LUCKY NUMBERS. By Mike Yeamans.

When Nana wins a multi-million-pound jackpot on the Lottery, her feckless family celebrates. But Nana decides it’s time for things to change before she’ll hand over any of the cash. That is, if she can remember where she’s put her winning ticket! Cast: 3F 4M. BARBECUE. By Daryl Peebles.

Colin Cooper, a salt of the earth truckie, wins Lotto and moves into a rich suburb. He invited his neighbours and the audience over for a free snag. He loves the ‘Barbie’ because afterwards you don’t have to wash down the table, just run the Victa over it. Enter the snooty neighbours and the Mormon Missionaries. Cast: 5M 5F. Australian Drama.

GALLIPOLI: A MANUAL OF TRENCH WARFARE. By Clem Gorman.

“May be a masterpiece.” David Malouf.

A raw country boy and an older soldier share a sandbagged trench in Gallipoli in 1915. They find themselves battling not only the enemy, for whom they have a sneaking admiration, but also themselves. Their unique mateship helps them through the horrors of war. Cast: 5M. EMMA CELEBRAZIONE! By Graham Pitts.

“A sure-fire box office hit.” The Australian.

Italian immigrant Emma Ciccotosto is cooking for a family wedding feast, regaling the audience with tales of her feckless husband and venomous mother-in-law. At interval the audience tastes her delicious pasta and a Choir of Italian women assist with song and celebration. This play often sells out weeks before opening night. Cast: 2 or 3F, 1M & choir. Set: I Kitchen II Wedding.

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COMIC PLAYS AND DINNER THEATRE

By Judith Prior. Cast 6 to 14 leads and optional chorus. Royalty: C.

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Cinderella Meets The Mother-In-Law

Outback Debutante’s Ball

Jungle Juice

Sailing South

JEST AT THE WEST. A WINK AT THE SPHINX. THAT’S YOUR FUNERAL. PHANTOM OF THE MUSIC HALL. TRUE BLUE AUSSIE REVIEW.

CHRISTMAS MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. Adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith. Music by Jon Lorenz.

When a department store Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, his case gets taken all the way to the Supreme Court and a little girl’s belief makes the difference in the ‘miracle.’ With live Foley effects and a score of holiday carols, Miracle on 34th Street is a beloved musical that will melt even the most cynical of hearts. Cast: 2F, 3M, 1F Child, 1 Piano/Foley Artist, Ensemble (Flexible). Royalty: B. A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Written by James Reynard.

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“I smiled stupidly throughout its cheeky and chipper 90-minute run.” Times Record News.

A zany adaptation, designed for a small touring company, with optional large cast. The audience takes part if they wish as human sound effects or singing in groups. One Act version: 40min, Two Act: 1 hour 20 min. Cast: Min 5, max unlimited. Royalty: C. A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A SEASONAL SAVOY OPERA. Adapted by Patrick Redmond.

“Let the bells with-in the steeple. Ring with joy for all good people.” This gem marries the drama of Charles Dickens with the music of Gilbert and Sullivan. There is a smorgasbord of songs from The Yeoman of the Guard, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe, Trial by Jury, The Mikado, Patience and Ruddigore. Includes many rousing chorus numbers. Orch: 2 flutes (1 picc.), 1 oboe, 2 clar, 1 bas, 2 horns, 2 trum, 2 trom, perc, strings. Royalty: C. SANTA MEETS THE BUSHRANGERS. By Melvyn Morrow.

First staged at the Sydney Opera House, this cheeky Aussie pantomime with traditional inclusion of Christmas Carols features Mother Kelly, Molly Moonlight, Charlie Thunderbolt, Danny Boy (his brother) Ned Kelly, Santa Ghost of Amnesia and various miners. Cast: 7 and choir/chorus.

TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. By Devon Williamson. Children who have ruined Christmases past meet their match.

CHRISTMAS CAN BE MURDER. By Devon Williamson. Ex-prisoner returns to his mother’s Xmas dinner and brings the mob.

LOVE AND MISTLETOE. By Raymond Hopkins. On Xmas Eve a daughter invites three prospective partners along for her father.

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MURDER MYSTERY & THRILLERS. Royalty: C THE LADY VANISHES. Adapted by Derek Webb from the novel by Ethel Lina White.

An old lady disappears on a train but mysteriously passengers deny she was ever there. Aficionados of the classic 1938 Hitchcock film will find this play version just as gripping, with an extra dose of comedy derived from those mid-war years’ characters and accents. Cast: 12F 6M. AGATHA CRUSTY AND THE VILLAGE HALL MURDERS. By Derek Webb.

“Lots of witty lines and funny scenes, but there is also a genuine murder plot.” Amateur Stage.

Crime novelist Agatha Crusty (pronounced Croosty) gets caught up in a series of murders of members of a Village Hall committee. There are plenty of suspects and an incompetent police office to navigate, as the bodies begin to pile up. Cast: 4M 6F or 3M 7F. AGATHA CRUSTY AND THE HEALTH SPA MURDERS. By Derek Webb.

Agatha decides that a spell at a health spa is just what she needs to recharge her batteries. Just as she is beginning to relax one of the group is found drowned, presumed murdered, in the Moor Mud Bath. Cast: 3M 7F. AGATHA CRUSTY AND THE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER. By Derek Webb.

A murder mystery dinner at a remote Victorian house is cut off by a storm. Life imitates art when one of the guests is murdered even though all the guests are together. Cast: 5M 6F. AGATHA CRUSTY AND THE MEDIEVAL MURDERS. By Derek Webb.

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Agatha joins a genealogy course in a medieval house. She has scarcely been there a few hours when one of the people running the course dies in suspicious circumstances. And then one by one others follow. Cast: 4M 7F. WATSON: THE LAST GREAT TALE OF THE LEGENDARY SHERLOCK HOLMES. By Jaime Robledo.

Funny, moving, and theatrically inventive, this high-energy play balances witty comedy and dramatic mystery to recount the last great tale of the legendary Sherlock Holmes as seen through the eyes of his trusted friend and colleague, Dr. John H. Watson. Cast: 4F 7M. DAME AGATHA’S GREATEST CASE. By Robert Sheppard.

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An eccentric selection of the rich and famous meet at a 1930’s country house weekend. Before anyone has had time to settle in a cabinet minister is murdered ‘totally without any warning’. Fortunately the famous amateur sleuth Agatha Christie is on hand to solve the crime. Optional G&S songs. Cast: 8M 9F.

MURDER AFOOT. By Knut Naerum.

A cleverly written, fast moving murder mystery comedy.Dark clouds are gathering over The Arches, the stately mansion of brash, larger-than-life shoe millionaire, Titus Platt. During a thunderstorm Titus Platt is found murdered leaving a dying clue in the form of two chess pieces. Cast: 5M 5F.

CANADIAN COMEDY. Royalty: C THE BIRDS AND THE BEES. By Mark Crawford.

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A laugh-out-loud comedy with brains…and a huge, honeyed heart. Set in two adjoining bedrooms on a modern Canadian farm, the play tackles sex, love, science, family, and the artificial insemination of turkeys. An athletic 23-year-old bee student, secretly still a virgin, receives a big lesson in pollination. Cast: 2M 2F. STAG AND DOE. By Mark Crawford.

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“The laughs come fast and furiously often.” Waterloo Record.

Two couples strike a deal to share the local reception hall for their Stag and Doe and wedding. Current couples are put to the test, and new romance blossoms as a wedding cake goes missing and a first dance disaster. Cast: 3M 3F. FIVE ALARM. By Kristen de Silva.

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For sixteen years Ava Rose has tried (and failed) to win a local chili cook-off. If she can piece together her late father's missing five alarm chili recipe, she might just piece together the mysteries of her past. Cast: 2M 3F. GIBSON AND SONS. By Kristen de Silva.

A struggling small-town funeral-home owner secretly procures a Russian mail-order bride. When Katya, and her acerbic older sister Eva, arrive on Canadian soil, the sisters are plunged into culture shock and his family is thrown into a tailspin. Cast: 3M 4F.

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OUTRAGEOUS COMEDIES & ONE ACT. Royalty: C DON’T GET YOUR VICARS IN A TWIST. By Lesley Brown and Ann Gawthorpe.

A fast-moving farce about , a senior church warden who has let the empty vicarage to a traveling theatre company for a murder mystery weekend to pay for his daughter’s extravagant wedding. Mistaken identity, cross-dressing, drunkenness and general chaos ensue. Cast: 5F 6M. SHAZ AND NICK’S BIG GREEK WEDDING OR DIM TOULA. By Craig Wellington.

Not just an outrageous comedy. This is an event. A dead Greek grandmother comes back to haunt her grandson Nick Kakamanospillipapadimiopoulis during his wedding reception because he has married an Aussie. “I say to him, Are you trying to kill your Grandmother? He was right.

He kill me.” Cast: 9M 8F. Also available in new Italian edition with same hilarity.

SHEZZA AND LEO GET MARRIED - A BIG FAT ITALIAN WEDDING. By Craig Wellington.

GIRL TALK. By Patrick Edgeworth.

“A sure-fire winner.” The Age. Original Australian hit tour starred Jacki Weaver. Set in a suburban Australian living room, Girl Talk is a wry and humorous tale of two women, Julie and Gail, bonding over their shared experiences with men. Cast: 2F. STIFF. A comedy by April Phillips. (Play or add songs to suit) This will make your audience die laughing. Angel Delight, the illegitimate daughter of a funeral parlour director, inherits her father’s business. Before she can sell she has to run the funeral parlour for five years. Unfortunately she knows nothing about the funeral business but a lot about prostitution. Nothing is off limits in this zany quickfire comedy about sex and death by misadventure. Cast: 5F 2/3M. Chapel Off Chapel 2013 SWINGERS. By April Phillips Long suffering golf widows, conspire to put some spice back into their lives. Cast: 3F 3M. DEATH & TAXE$. By April Phillips Dodgy deals, a fishy tax inspector, a nutty cop, murder, mayhem and a hairy Yak! Cast: 4M 4F. SPY CLUB. By Liane Mills.

Set in the Spyglass Club frequented by a hot bed of Russian, American, and British businessmen, spies or gypsies such as Artie Choke, and Mona Littlemore. The audience laugh themselves silly and listen out for titles to James Bond movies. Cast: 8F 8M. CRUISE CLUB. By Liane Mills.

Set sail for adventure on the cruise of a life-time to Bermuda aboard the beautiful Costa Lotta. It’s not all smooth sailing. Someone is trying to poison the passengers and nobody knows who will be next. Audience participation is a must. Cast: 5-8M 3-7F. Hurunui Theatre Group NZ

ACT YOUR AGE… Musical Farce by Christopher Wortley.

Celebrity Sanctuary is a clinic that offers relaxation for A Listers. It has, however, fallen on hard times.

When the owner receives a call from “Victoria’s agent” they are delighted, but this quickly turns to concern as they realise that they cannot now provide all the facilities that are expected.

Cast: 10F 4M + minor principals and chorus. Orch: Piano, keys, Drum. MD. Royalty: B.

ONE ACT COMEDIES. Royalty: C NEW

SUPERSNOUT. By Jane Cafarella.

When Julie discovers that her pet chihuahua Andre can talk, she is incredulous. She is even more shocked to discover what he has to say. Andre has sniffed out that Julie’s husband Tom is having an affair. Cast: 2M 2F. GIVE A LITTLE LOVE. By Alan Stockdill.

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When four old school friends meet up again after thirty years at a Bay City Rollers tribute concert it soon becomes apparent that you can take a girl from her teens but you can't take the teenager from the girl. Cast: 4F. FLUSHED. By Ron Nicol.

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It’s a singles night, and Jan and Meg are taking a break in the Ladies Room. Jan is criticising Tara, unaware that Tara is hiding in one of the toilet cubicles. Cast: 3F. Plus the sequel FLUSHED AGAIN.

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YOUTH PLAYS. Royalty: C NEW

LAMBS. By Sean Riley.

“An extremely powerful piece of theatre.” Stage Whispers.

From the safety of the classroom to the horrors of no man’s land, Lambs is a heart-felt look at one of the darkest times in Australia’s history. Thousands of Australian boys lied about their ages, to fight and in some cases die for King and Country. Cast: 11M 6F and chorus.

WAS AND WILL BE. By Tracey Rigney, Tom Molyneux and Brodie Murray.

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Aboriginal monologues, dialogues, choruses and dynamic movement sequences — designed to be performed by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous actors. They traverse topics from the digeridoo to Australian Rules Football.

Includes accessible stage directions suitable for upper primary and middle High School.

THE JUNGLE BOOK. Adapted by Briandaniel Oglesby.

Mowgli struggles to fit in with the wolves, monkeys, and even the humans on his journey to discover where he belongs, in this new imagining of Rudyard Kipling’s classic. Masks, puppets, a trip to the Starbucks in the cell-phoneobsessed city make this new adaptation of The Jungle Book a delight. Cast: 11 and ensemble.

THE TIME MACHINE. Adapted by Mark Scharf.

H.G. Wells’ classic tale about a Victorian inventor who builds a time machine and visits the far future is beautifully adapted into a ninety-minute play. Explores how individuals fit into society and asks whether technology always leads to progress and where it is taking humanity. Cast: 11 and ensemble.

THE TREASURE OF PETER PAN. Adapted by Helen Dickson.

A fresh take on J.M Barrie’s classic sees Wendy, John and Michael Darling return from their adventures in Neverland to find the world changed. Peter Pan comes to the rescue, having fun with a band of clumsy pirates before facing Hook in a chilling showdown. This play with music has opportunities for young actors, dancers and gymnasts. Cast: 10 to 40.

CINDERELLA AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. Written by Dave Lowe. Music by Phil Kan.

NEW

Since Snow White rode off with Prince Charming, Explainy, Cranky, Panicky, Mimey, Rhymey, Clumsy and Boofhead have been struggling to pay the rent. Enter Cinderella. Sick of being abused by her stepmother (landlady to the seven), she moves in with the dwarfs, then plots to meet the Prince at the ball and pay their rent. 70 minutes, 5 songs. Cast: 20+.

PANTOMIMES & CHILDREN’S MUSICALS. Royalty: C Brisbane Arts Theatre

NEW ENGLISH PANTOMIMES. By Peter Denyer.

• Cinderella • Dick Whittington and his Cat • Jack and the Beanstalk • The Snow Queen • Snow White • Mother Goose • Aladdin • Peter Pan • Sinbad the Sailor • Beauty and the Beast • Robin Hood and The Babes in the Wood • The Sleeping Beauty • NEW: A Christmas Carol Peter Denyer is incredibly popular because his pantomimes are funny, well written and modern.

And they have production notes about characterisation, costumes, staging and sets. Cast: Most have up to 17 principals plus chorus. Small casts available. Script only with suggested songs.

MUSICALS FOR CHILDREN. By Peter Pinne and Don Battye.

• Jack and the Beanstalk • The Little Tin Soldier • The Emperor’s New Clothes • The Shoemaker and his Elves • Billabong Bill • Beauty and the Beast • Rumpelstiltskin Peter and Don wrote a series of delightful musicals for children which premiered at the Alexander Theatre in Melbourne. They’ve become classics revived all over the world. Each includes great humour and original music, with superb CD backing tracks. Critics raved “hummable entertaining theatre songs”, “..enchanting...full of fun, heroism and wickedness”. Cast: Usually eight or more principals and chorus.

ONCE UPON A FAIRYTALE CRISIS. By Drew Lane.

NEW

During a blackout siblings are forced to read fairytale stories when they are mysteriously transported into the world of the book. The Fairytale Princess tells them that something bad is happening - all of the fairytale creatures are slowly disappearing! Can they save the world? 70 minutes, 16 songs. Cast: 4 leads and large ensemble.

OTHER RECOMMENDED PANTOMIMES. • Frosted by Warren McWilliams: Even funnier than the Disney edition with new gags and characters. Full length and junior edition • Snow White by Doreen Moger (Dwarves replaced by garden gnomes) • Cinderella by Doreen Moger • Pinocchio by Doreen Moger • Red Riding Hood by Richard Hills • The Slipper And The Rose by Robert and Richard Sherman: From the composers of Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang comes a new release based on the legend of Cinderella. The Slipper and the Rose has beautiful music, charm and lots of laughs. Cast: 13F 12M & Chorus. Orch: 9 or 18 part.

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