CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
MUSEUM HEIST
One night. One museum. One perfect heist.
When the notorious heist crew "Brine's 37", a team of eccentric criminals, set their sights on the priceless Pharaoh’s Shoehorn, they think they’ve planned the perfect heist. But when a magical spell brings every exhibit in the Museum of Questionable Antiquities to life, chaos erupts... from talking knights and dancing Vikings to chefs controlled by squirrels and security guards named “Toot Toot.”
A hilarious, high-energy caper packed with wild twists, catchy songs, and more mayhem than a mummy’s curse, Museum Heist proves that when life gives you eggs… you make an omelette!
Where: PACC, Cessnock & Playhouse, Newcastle
Performance Dates: Dec 4, Dec 6-13
Times: 11am, 2pm, 7pm
2026 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS
“This year, the heroes fight back. They cast off glass slippers. They question everything. They speak up when they’re told to stay quiet. They break the rules when the rules don’t make sense. In 2026, our stories roar with rebellion, heart, and a hefty dose of glitter.”
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Where: Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle, PACC, Hunter Theatre
Performance Dates: Jan 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026
Times: 7pm
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
Powered by the chart-topping hits of the Princess of PopPowered by the iconic hits of Britney Spears, this bold and glittering jukebox musical flips the fairy-tale world on its head! When Cinderella, Snow White, and their storybook sisters gather for their book club, a rogue fairy godmother drops The Feminine Mystique into their laps — and nothing is ever the same. Packed with pop anthems, dazzling choreography, and girl-power reinvention, Once Upon A One More Time is a hilarious, heart-filled adventure that asks: what if happily ever after isn't the end of the story, but just the beginning?
Where: Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle
Performance Dates: April 9 - 19 2026
Times: 2pm, 7pm
THE BUGS
A hilarious satire about ecological disaster and labour issues, with a smattering of Greek Gods thrown in for fun.When a couple of disgruntled honeybees discover their habitat is going to be destroyed to make way for a swimming pool, there’s only one thing for them to do: forge an alliance with the other bugs who live in the yard and stop it. With the help of a swashbuckling cockroach, a pessimistic pill bug, a cicada who loves to party, and a couple of smitten fireflies, can the honeybees do the impossible and ruin human construction plans? Or will they have to resort to asking their ancient enemies, the spiders, for help? What can a group of bugs actually do when their ecosystem is threatened?
Where: Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle
Performance Dates: May 20 - 24 2026
Times: 2pm, 7pm
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Magic, mischief, and mayhem collide in Shakespeare’s most enchanting comedy.As night falls on an ancient forest, four young lovers flee the city in search of freedom — only to become tangled in a web of love potions, mistaken identities, and mischievous fairies. Meanwhile, a troupe of amateur actors prepares a play so bad it just might be brilliant. Filled with unforgettable characters, dazzling language, and a healthy dose of chaos, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a whimsical celebration of love in all its wild, ridiculous, and magical forms.
Where: Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle
Performance Dates: May 27 - 31 2026
Times: 2pm, 7pm
HOLLYWEIRD: A HD ORIGINAL
Lights. Camera. Total chaos.Welcome to the golden age of Hollywood — where the stars shine bright, the studios call the shots, and nothing is quite as it seems. When a wide-eyed troupe of young hopefuls arrives in Tinseltown chasing fame, they find themselves swept into a world of tap-dancing heartthrobs, over-the-top directors, secret scandals, and a studio system that chews up dreams faster than a paparazzi flashbulb. But as opening night approaches, the real drama begins — on and off the soundstage.
Where: PACC, Cessnock & Playhouse, Newcastle
Performance Dates: June 18, June 20-27 2026
Times: 11am, 2pm, 7pm
MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR.
Revolting children, rejoice!Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a big imagination, a sharp mind, and a mysterious gift — and she’s ready to take a stand. With terrible parents, a terrifying headmistress, and a school that squashes creativity, Matilda must use her brains, bravery, and a bit of magic to fight for what's right.Bursting with high-energy songs, larger-than-life characters, and heartwarming moments, Matilda JR. is a gleefully subversive celebration of courage, kindness, and the power of one small girl to change her story.
Where: Hunter Theatre, Newcastle
Performance Dates: July 9 - 19, 2026
Times: 2pm, 7pm
CLUE
It's not just a game anymore...On a dark and stormy night, six unique guests, plus a butler and a maid, assemble for a dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy. When their host turns up dead, it is clear that no one is safe! Soon the guests are racing to find the killer and keep the body count from stacking up. Based on the popular board game and adapted from the cult classic film, Clue is the comedy whodunit that will keep you guessing (and laughing) to the very end.
Where: Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle
Performance Dates: August 19 - 23, 2026
Times: 2pm, 7pm
RADIUM GIRLS
They painted with glow-in-the-dark radium. No one told them it was killing them.In the 1920s, hundreds of young women found work in factories painting luminous watch dials — a symbol of progress, elegance, and American ingenuity. But when their bodies began to fall apart, they were met with silence, denial, and a powerful company determined to protect its reputation. Based on true events, Radium Girls is a searing and heartbreaking play about courage in the face of corporate greed. As the women fight for justice, their voices shine brighter than any glow-in-the-dark dial — a reminder that speaking the truth can change the world. A co-production with Knock And Run Theatre and The Actors Company
Where: Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle
Performance Dates: November 5 - 8, 2026
Times: 2pm, 7pm
HUNTER DRAMA'S APOCALPYSE SURVIVAL GUIDE: A HD ORIGINAL
The end is nigh… or is it?From alien invasions to climate catastrophes, zombie breakouts to Wi-Fi blackouts, Hunter Drama’s most daring performers present a survival manual like no other. Bursting with original scenes, dark comedy, heartfelt moments and theatrical chaos, Hunter Drama’s Guide to Survive The End of the World is a wildly imaginative end-of-year showcase exploring what it means to hold on when everything’s falling apart.
Where: PACC, Cessnock & Playhouse, Newcastle
Performance Dates: December 3, December 5-12, 2026
Times: 11am, 2pm, 7pm