Applications have closed for Cast and Spot Patrol. Tech and other supporting roles - applications are still open.
There is a waiting list if you have interest to join Spot Patrol.
Applications have closed for Cast and Spot Patrol. Tech and other supporting roles - applications are still open here. There is a waiting list if you have interest to join Spot Patrol.
We asked our Cast what they like about Showtime. They said:
“The people. They are so nice, so friendly, I have so many new friends. Showtime is so welcoming.”
“You learn stuff. Not just singing, dancing, acting. I’m better organised now. I don’t get stressed when things go wrong. That’s just life.”
“The things you learn help at school, in life, even in your career.”
“It’s so not like school. Young people write the show, direct the show, make the show. We lead the show, even make the rules.”
“Our rehearsals are fun. We also play games.”
“The show is the best fun ever, the best two weeks of the year.”
Cast
For cast the cost is $270 which includes light meals at Sunday rehearsals (except Rehearsal 1 which finishes early), dinner at the 26 July rehearsal, dinner between the performances on 23 August, the recovery lunch, rehearsal hall hire, printing costs and 2 adult entry tickets for the Fundraising Trivia Night.
For a second child in the family, the cost is $170 for cast.
For Over 18 members of cast, the cost is $170 which excludes the Trivia Night ticket cost.
Technical and other areas
No cost to join
If you sign up, you're in! Congratulations. Everyone is accepted into our cast.
The audition is just a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us! Be prepared for friendly people. On the day, we'll act out a sketch, dance some steps and sing a song.
We know it might be scary, and we aim to make it as fun as possible.
If you’re aged 15 and over at opening night (15 August 2025), you can join the Tech Team
Learn about the technical aspects of theatre through Showtime‘s training program with industry specialists - develop skills in audio, lighting, vision and more
There’s also opportunities to be a part of makeup, props, costumes and scenery design and construction.
All our Patrols are named after characters from Shakespeare.
Spot Patrol is a team of Cubs, Scouts, and Girl Guides, who aren’t ready for Cast but would like to be involved in the show.
Minimum age is 9 years on opening night (15 August 2025).
Spot Patrol get to attend part of a rehearsal to meet the team and learn about the show, then watch some of the rehearsal.
They attend a few performances at the theatre and do important jobs like selling programs and souvenirs, before the show and at interval.
They can do a tour back stage while the show is live.