2025 Calendar
Here is Underground’s 2025 Calendar, where you’ll find things such as Auditions/EOI’s for our shows, events, group workshops. Regular updates shall be posted
Playwriting Workshop
Underground is running a playwriting workshop hosted by an industry professional designed to advise on any new or existing work by emerging writers. We highly encourage attending this workshop if you are wanting to submit a script for Playground Festival.
The workshop will occur during April. Exact date and guest host TBA.
Show 1: THE CAMPAIGN by Campion Decent
The Campaign by Campion Decent
In 1988 more than one hundred arrests were made at Salamanca Market when the Tasmanian Gay Law Reform Group defied a ban on a stall that featured petitions to decriminalise sexual activity between consenting adult males in private. The arrests lit the spark for a campaign to change a law in Tasmania that was the most draconian in the Western world in terms of its penalty and, by the time of its repeal, the last of its kind in Australia.
The Campaign tells an historic and emotionally-charged story about real-life events that changed Tasmania for the better. Based on personal testimony, parliamentary transcripts, media reports, and archival sources from the people involved – including Rodney Croome, Nick Toonen and Christine Milne –The Campaign chronicles Tasmania’s journey from exclusion to inclusion, from opposition to acceptance, and from hatred to embrace
Show Times:
Thursday 24th April: 7pm
Friday 25th April: 7pm
Saturday 26th April: 2pm and 7pm
Show 2: A Night of Fun EOI
A NIGHT OF FUN CAST AND CREW CALLOUT
This 2025 Season, Underground is presenting a double header Night of Fun for our July shows: Abel Taylor’s Pandaemonium and Gavin Roach’s That’s One Damn Sexy Ape.
Pandaemonium (is a Place on Earth) SYNOPSIS:
Satan has a message for you! God is not dead, and He is hellbent on making your so-called sacred present history! In Pandemonium Satan flocks to Earth to forewarn the mortals of the imminent End of Days, as sanctioned by God, who is disillusioned with the human race as of late. Who can blame him? It falls on the shoulders of best friends River and Lana to convince God to stop the Apocalypse before it's too late - or before the start of fourth period. Some parameters are given; they have one hour to come up with the argument to save all of humanity, they have been granted access to time machines, and it's best if they make it snappy. Hey, no probs!
That’s One Damn Sexy Ape SYNOPSIS:
Bubo is a proud, strong and stoic gorilla. He is the pride of the Zoo. Its main attraction. Visitors come in waves to gaze upon his majesty and mystique.But when a series of chilling events tarnish his unblemished reputation, drastic measures must be used to win back the public’s favour.With a sultry new ad campaign and a cast of over-the-top characters, hilarity ensues as Bubo is pushed and pulled into an arena, he is not only ill-equipped for, but one that he never imagined he would shine so brightly in.
Auditions will be held at UQ on the 19th & 20th of May, 2025. All applications must be sent before the date.
Cast & Crew Applications open on May 1st, 2025 and close on May 16th, 2025.
Those with no experience are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Directing Workshop
Underground is running a directing workshop hosted by an industry professional designed to aid emerging directors in refining their craft.
The workshop will occur during May. Exact date and guest host TBA.
Playground Festival Script Applications open
PLAYGROUND FESTIVAL SCRIPT APPLICATIONS OPEN
Each year Underground holds our annual Playground Festival. It features new works from emerging playwrights featuring local talent across Meanjin. Opportunities are open for emerging playwrights, directors, cast, and crew to join.
Applications for playwrights to have your short play produced in the festival open on the 16th of May 2025 and close on the 10th of June 2025.
More information to be announced.
FUNDRAISING BBQ @ UQ
Join us for a sausage sizzle in the Union Complex at UQ’s St Lucia Campus raising funds for our ongoing theatrical and social efforts.
We will be selling Sausages with soft drinks, sauces, onions, and remnants of the Underground God that are edible (and legally safe for consumption). Vegan options included.
Audition Workshop
Underground is running an audition workshop hosted by an industry professional designed to polish skills in an audition room.
The workshop will occur during June. Exact date and guest host TBA.
PGF Director Applications open
UTC’s Annual Short Play Writing Festival, ‘Playground Festival’ is a festival dedicated to our communities aspiring playwrights.
Aptly named, the festival's emphasis on short plays aligns seamlessly with the concept of playfulness, encouraging creatives to take risks, challenge norms, and traverse the unexplored aspects of themselves and their work.
Bringing together dozens of creatives, It becomes a metaphorical playground where creativity knows no bounds, and innovative ideas are given the freedom to grow and roam.
It's an annual rendezvous where the serious business of storytelling melds harmoniously with the sheer delight of artistic play, resulting in an unforgettable and vibrant theatrical experience.
Applications open for Directors on the 15th June, 2025.
PGF Cast and Creatives applications open
UTC’s Annual Short Play Writing Festival, ‘Playground Festival’ is a festival dedicated to our communities aspiring playwrights.
Aptly named, the festival's emphasis on short plays aligns seamlessly with the concept of playfulness, encouraging creatives to take risks, challenge norms, and traverse the unexplored aspects of themselves and their work.
Bringing together dozens of creatives, It becomes a metaphorical playground where creativity knows no bounds, and innovative ideas are given the freedom to grow and roam.
It's an annual rendezvous where the serious business of storytelling melds harmoniously with the sheer delight of artistic play, resulting in an unforgettable and vibrant theatrical experience.
Cast and crew applications open on the 22nd June, 2025.
Technical Production Workshop
Underground is running a technical production workshop hosted by an industry professional designed to introduce you to the ins-and-outs of theatrical tech.
The workshop will occur during July. Exact date and guest host TBA.
Show 3: Prehistoric EOI
Show 3: Prehistoric CAST AND CREW CALLOUT
This 2025 Season, Underground is presenting Prehistoric by Marcel Dorney.
Celebrating the controversial legacy of late-1970s Brisbane with iconoclastic humour, Prehistoric is playful, self-aware, and passionate as four young people come together to form a punk band against the backdrop of the Bjelke-Petersen administration – a very different place from the Brisbane of current day.
Auditions will be held at UQ on the 18th & 19th of August, 2025. All applications must be sent before the date.
Cast & Crew Applications open on July 16th, 2025 and close on August 16th.
Those with no experience are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Show 2: UNDERGROUND DOUBLE HEADER
Double Header
This 2025 Season, Underground is presenting a double header for our July shows: Abel Taylor’s Pandaemonium and Gavin Roach’s That’s One Damn Sexy Ape.
PANDAEMONIUM: Satan has a message for you! God is not dead, and He is hellbent on making your so-called sacred present history! In Pandaemonium, Satan flocks to Earth to forewarn the mortals of the imminent End of Days, as sanctioned by God, who is disillusioned with the human race as of late. Who can blame him? It falls on the shoulders of best friends River and Lana to convince God to stop the Apocalypse before it's too late - or before the start of fourth period. Some parameters are given; they have one hour to come up with the argument to save all of humanity, they have been granted access to time machines, and it's best if they make it snappy. Hey, no probs!
THAT’S ONE DAMN SEXY APE: Bubo is a proud, strong and stoic gorilla. He is the pride of the Zoo. Its main attraction. Visitors come in waves to gaze upon his majesty and mystique.But when a series of chilling events tarnish his unblemished reputation, drastic measures must be used to win back the public’s favour.With a sultry new ad campaign and a cast of over-the-top characters, hilarity ensues as Bubo is pushed and pulled into an arena, he is not only ill-equipped for, but one that he never imagined he would shine so brightly in.
Season Dates are across the 24th of July to the 2nd of August, 2025 at Backdock Arts.
Ticket Link TBA.
FUNDRAISING BBQ @ UQ No. 2
Join us for a sausage sizzle in the Union Complex at UQ’s St Lucia Campus raising funds for our ongoing theatrical and social efforts.
We will be selling Sausages with soft drinks, sauces, onions, and remnants of the Underground God that are edible (and legally safe for consumption). Vegan options included.
Playground Festival
UTC’s Annual Short Play Writing Festival, ‘Playground Festival’ is a festival dedicated to our communities aspiring playwrights.
Aptly named, the festival's emphasis on short plays aligns seamlessly with the concept of playfulness, encouraging creatives to take risks, challenge norms, and traverse the unexplored aspects of themselves and their work.
Bringing together dozens of creatives, It becomes a metaphorical playground where creativity knows no bounds, and innovative ideas are given the freedom to grow and roam.
It's an annual rendezvous where the serious business of storytelling melds harmoniously with the sheer delight of artistic play, resulting in an unforgettable and vibrant theatrical experience.
Applications open for Directors on the 15th June, 2025.
Cast and crew applications open on the 22nd June, 2025.
Playground is a brilliant entry into the theatre industry, and this event sees Underground working with around 100 creatives. Due to this, first time theatre-makers are highly encouraged to apply.
Show 3: PREHISTORIC
Prehistoric by Marcel Dorney
Celebrating the controversial legacy of late-1970s Brisbane with iconoclastic humour, Prehistoric is playful, self-aware, and passionate as four young people come together to form a punk band against the backdrop of the Bjelke-Petersen administration – a very different place from the Brisbane of current day.
Show times:
Thursday 16th October: 7pm
Friday 17th October: 7pm
Saturday 18th October: 2pm and 7pm.
Annual General Meeting
Come along to our Annual General Meeting! This is where our club admin happens, and we elect next years team of executives.
More information closer to date.
Acting Workshop
Underground is running an acting workshop hosted by an industry professional designed to hone a performers acting ability.
The workshop will occur during April. Exact date and guest host TBA.
DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS OPEN
Underground’s 2025 season is underway, and we are extending director applications open for both our productions of Pandaemonium by Abel Taylor & Prehistoric by Marcel Dorney.
Pandaemonium: Satan has a message for you! God is not dead, and He is hellbent on making your so-called sacred present history! In Pandaemonium, Satan flocks to Earth to forewarn the mortals of the imminent End of Days, as sanctioned by God, who is disillusioned with the human race as of late. Who can blame him? It falls on the shoulders of best friends River and Lana to convince God to stop the Apocalypse before it's too late - or before the start of fourth period. Some parameters are given; they have one hour to come up with the argument to save all of humanity, they have been granted access to time machines, and it's best if they make it snappy. Hey, no probs!
Prehistoric: Celebrating the controversial legacy of late-1970s Brisbane with iconoclastic humour, Prehistoric is playful, self-aware, and passionate as four young people come together to form a punk band against the backdrop of the Bjelke-Petersen administration – a very different place from the Brisbane of current day
📭 Applications close on 7th May at 11:59pm for Just for One Day & early August (TBC) for Prehistoric. First time Directors welcome and encouraged.
Application link will be active on 7th March 2025.
2025 Season Launch
2025 Season Launch
Join us at Covent Garden for our 2025 Season Launch on Friday the 28th of February.
More information such as tickets, prizes, announcements, will be announced closer to the date
Show 1: The Campaign EOI.
THE CAMPAIGN
Underground’s first show of the 2025 season is underway, and soon we will be starting the hunt for cast and crew to bring our first main-stage show to life … ‘The Campaign’ by Campion Decent.
Show Synopsis:
In 1988 more than one hundred arrests were made at Salamanca Market when the Tasmanian Gay Law Reform Group defied a ban on a stall that featured petitions to decriminalise sexual activity between consenting adult males in private. The arrests lit the spark for a campaign to change a law in Tasmania that was the most draconian in the Western world in terms of its penalty and, by the time of its repeal, the last of its kind in Australia.
The Campaign tells an historic and emotionally-charged story about real-life events that changed Tasmania for the better. Based on personal testimony, parliamentary transcripts, media reports, and archival sources from the people involved – including Rodney Croome, Nick Toonen and Christine Milne –The Campaign chronicles Tasmania’s journey from exclusion to inclusion, from opposition to acceptance, and from hatred to embrace.
Auditions will be held at UQ on the 27th of February. All applications must be sent before the date.
Applications close for CAST: on 25th February at 11:59pm.
For CREW: 26th February at 11:59pm. Those with no experience are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Cast Apply Here
Crew Apply Here
SHOW 1 Director Callout
THE CAMPAIGN
Underground’s first show of the 2025 season is underway, and we are beginning the hunt for a director to bring our first main-stage show to life … ‘The Campaign’ by Campion Decent.
Show Synopsis:
In 1988 more than one hundred arrests were made at Salamanca Market when the Tasmanian Gay Law Reform Group defied a ban on a stall that featured petitions to decriminalise sexual activity between consenting adult males in private. The arrests lit the spark for a campaign to change a law in Tasmania that was the most draconian in the Western world in terms of its penalty and, by the time of its repeal, the last of its kind in Australia.
The Campaign tells an historic and emotionally-charged story about real-life events that changed Tasmania for the better. Based on personal testimony, parliamentary transcripts, media reports, and archival sources from the people involved – including Rodney Croome, Nick Toonen and Christine Milne –The Campaign chronicles Tasmania’s journey from exclusion to inclusion, from opposition to acceptance, and from hatred to embrace.
📭 Applications close on 13th February at 11:59pm. First time Directors welcome and encouraged.
UTC's Production of 'I'm with Her' by Victoria Midwinter Pitt
Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1067888?eid=1067888&
