Noosa Arts Theatre

16/06/2026

The 49th One Act Play Festival showcasing the three finalists of the Playwriting Competition is on in less than four weeks time.
"Whiskey and Mischief" director, Andrew Moon, has cast Oriana Packman and Darcy Truman in this funny play, written by Sheree Veysey.

Oriana plays an Irish leprechaun that bursts into Daniel O'Connor's life, played by Darcy, claiming that she is the seventh son of a seventh son and she needs him to break a curse. With much whiskey flowing, tempers flaring and a touch of Irish magic, Daniel stumbles his way through the chaos.

Sheree, who hails from over the ditch, has been a finalist in this competition for the past three years, proving she's a force to be reckoned with and a contender for the Audience Choice Award. Will she have the luck of the Irish?

Andrew will be putting this play together with his usual great talent for direction, resulting in an amusing half hour's theatre.

There are, of course, two more plays to tempt you and your vote for the Audience Choice Award is most valuable to this festival!

We open on 9th July with the Preview, Opening Night on the 10th,
then 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th at 2pm and 16th, 17th at 7.30pm.

Book online at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or call the theatre Tuesday - Friday, 10am to 2pm to contact the Box Office 5449 9343

15/06/2026

To Theatre makers far and wide - this looks like an event not to be missed......

REGIONAL THEATRE MAKERS NETWORKING EVENT: Making Theatre Happen in the Regions
Join Jess Lamb (Regional Arts Advisor, .qld | JUTE Theatre Company) and Dr Sharon Hogan (Artistic Director, Perseverance Street Theatre Company) for an evening of connection and conversation.

Hosted by Perseverance Street Theatre Company on the set of their newest play, Sisters, this is a valuable opportunity to share practice, seed collaboration and discuss all things theatre making in the regions.

When: Thursday 18th June 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm
Venue: Perseverance Street Theatre Company Studio, 4/24 Barter Street
Open to: Artists, arts workers and creatives with an interest in theatre and performance - all practices and levels of experience welcome!
Cost: FREE – registration required as spaces are limited

REGISTER HERE https://rasn.au/programs/
PERFORMANCE: Sisters by Sharon Hogan and Sofia Abbey (optional extra)
Join Jess in supporting this great new work of local theatre, and feel free to stick around afterwards for a casual, post-show yarn with other creatives.

When: Thursday 18th June 2026, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Venue: Perseverance Street Theatre Company Studio, 4/24 Barter Street
About the Show: Developed, produced and directed by six-time Matilda Award nominees, Perseverance Street Theatre Company, and starring Kerith Atkinson and Jo Loth, Sisters is a dark, feminist fantasy exploring the volatile bond between two women bound by blood, history, and buried rage. Suitable for audiences aged 15+.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/sisters-a-dark-feminist-fantasy/tickets

Special Offer for Sisters Ticket Holders
Head across the road to Surface Hill Restaurant and Bar for a meal before the show. Show your ticket when ordering your meal to receive a FREE beer, wine or soft drink. Available on orders placed before 6:45pm.
Creative Arts Gympie Region
Regional Arts Services Network - RASN QLD

14/06/2026

🎭Creatives on the Coast 🎭
Lind Lane’s next production!

10/06/2026

2027 Production Panel!

Noosa Arts Theatre is seeking expressions of interest to join our Production Selection Panel for our 2027 season, which will be chaired by VP Nicola Wilson.
We’re looking for people with diverse experiences, but a shared love of theatre, to help us select our productions for 2027. Our submissions process for creatives closes on 30 June, and the Panel will choose from those submissions.

We are looking for approx 8 people for the Panel, bringing a diversity of age groups and experience in theatre as performers, directors and audience members across the genres!
You will need to be available to attend three or four panel meetings in July (dates TBC, will be weekday evenings) and to read all submissions early July.

To express your interest or ask questions please contact Nicola Wilson: [email protected], and state “NAT 2027 Panel” in your subject.
Applicants are asked to complete a short survey to assist in a balanced selection process and to confirm availability for meetings.

Our One Act Plays and Shorts on Stage festivals will form part of the 2027 program but are managed via a separate process. So this committee will focus on ideas for full plays, musicals, family shows, etc - a possible four or five productions.

10/06/2026

Calling directors (and other creatives) for our 2027 season!
Please see info on our website. Submission deadline 30 June 2026.
https://www.noosaartstheatre.org.au/directors/

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Margaret Courtney and Diana Thomson on being recognized in the Queensland Day Awards for their huge contribution to our theatre over decades. Unfortunately Di is away so no photo!

Deb Noyek was nominated for her work with Noosa FM, and is also a valued NAT volunteer.

Congratulations to all 62 recipients and thank you to Sandy Bolton for a lovely evening 🥂👏🏻🌟

07/06/2026

Rehearsals are well under way for this year's One Act Play Festival, to be held in July. This is always a very popular festival and the tickets sell quickly. This year there are three comedies with very different themes!

"The Apology", is written by Tom Ballard and directed by Liza Park.

A corporate office meeting room. A mandatory HR meeting. Graham has made a mistake. Laura is very upset. Bernadette is trying to make it better. All of them want to go home......

Here is the cast of Sepi, Jenni and Frank in rehearsal.

Book online at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or phone the theatre on 07 5449 9343; or why not drop in to the theatre on Weyba Road, Tuesday - Friday between 10am and 2pm and meet our Box Office staff!

03/06/2026

🎭 Creatives on the Coast

Another great production coming up from Little Seed!
Details below
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What happened next? ❤️‍🔥 After Juliet is on sale now.

Fresh off the buzz of Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare at the Lake? Step back into Verona, and discover what happens after the world’s greatest love story ends. Brought to life by acclaimed directors Tania Nash and Ilsa Wynne-Hoelscher, this is not to be missed.

🎟 Tickets on sale now. Save with a Season Pass. Visit our website to book.
Noosa Arts Theatre | December 5 & 6
With production partners .co and
Image by Ilsa Wynne-Hoelscher

31/05/2026

So the curtain has come down on the very successful "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" and the director and her cast can take a well-earned rest.
No rest for the behind the scenes crew though, as rehearsals are already under way for the One Act Play Festival, show casing the three finalists of the Playwriting Competition. You will have your chance to vote for the coveted Audience Choice award.

This is always a very popular production and tickets will sell quickly.

Don't miss out, book yours at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or phone 07 54499343
OR why not call in to the theatre Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 2pm and talk to our lovely box office staff.

163 Weyba Road, Noosaaville, 4566