The Rondo Theatre - Cairns

The Rondo Theatre - Cairns PO Box 232
CAIRNS QLD 4870
www.therondo.com.au
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All remaining performances for Charley's Aunt are SOLD OUT!After a smash-hit opening weekend, the word got out and all r...
25/02/2025

All remaining performances for Charley's Aunt are SOLD OUT!

After a smash-hit opening weekend, the word got out and all remaining seats for this hilarious comedy are now sold!

Congratulations to all the cast and crew - and if you missed out on tickets, we're sorry, but we did try and warn you to book early!

Our next show, Breakfast on Pluto, is not a comedy but is a wonderful drama written by local successful playwright Ken Cotterill. You can book now at www.therondo.com.au/book or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333.

VERY FEW SEATS LEFT!If you want to come and watch this hilarious comedy with friends, then Wednesday is your best bet. B...
22/02/2025

VERY FEW SEATS LEFT!

If you want to come and watch this hilarious comedy with friends, then Wednesday is your best bet. But don't forget that the RONDO is a very welcoming theatre if you're visiting alone!

Our Opening Night audience loved it, so we're sure you will too!

Performance starts at 7.30pm sharp, and our bar opens at 6.30pm.

Book here: www.therondo.com.au/book or phone Last Call on 0415 822 333.

CHOOKAS!Yes, it's Opening Night tonight (Friday 21st) so it's Chookas to cast and crew! Having watched the final dress r...
21/02/2025

CHOOKAS!

Yes, it's Opening Night tonight (Friday 21st) so it's Chookas to cast and crew! Having watched the final dress rehearsal, we know our audiences are in for a treat!

Just a few seats left, so book your seats now at www.therondo.com.au or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333

20/02/2025

After the hilarious Final Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, the cast and crew are taking a well-deserved rest this evening before Opening Night on Friday 21 February!

With only two seats remaining from the three performances this weekend, this is another comedy sellout for the RONDO!

Some seats are still available for next week, but don't delay, book today!

www.therondo.com.au or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333

Images courtesy of Barton Photography

OPENING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!Not many tickets left now!Forget the rain and the empty shelves of the supermarkets and come a...
19/02/2025

OPENING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!

Not many tickets left now!

Forget the rain and the empty shelves of the supermarkets and come and spend an evening of fun and laughter in your local theatre for this fabulous piece of period comedy, where 'love's young dream' has to surmount many obstacles (both real and self-inflicted!) in pursuit of happiness!

Book now at www.therondo.com.au or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333

Babs (Matthew Raleigh) trying to escape through the window from Jack (Johnathon Tydings) while stealing the precious cha...
18/02/2025

Babs (Matthew Raleigh) trying to escape through the window from Jack (Johnathon Tydings) while stealing the precious champagne.

High jinks and alcohol make for an hilarious combination during the first act of the period comedy, ‘Charley’s Aunt’ - rather like most parties we know! 🤣

Being staged at the Rondo from Friday 21 February to Saturday 1 March, come along to this, the first play in the Rondo 2025 Season and book at therondo.com.au/book or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333

Image courtesy of Barton Photography

Amy, one of the belles of “Charley’s Aunt”, played by newcomer Amelia Roy, is on the receiving end of a gallant kiss fro...
17/02/2025

Amy, one of the belles of “Charley’s Aunt”, played by newcomer Amelia Roy, is on the receiving end of a gallant kiss from Charley, the namesake of the first play in the Rondo 2025 Season.

Charley has never been 'a-wooing' before, and has a lot to learn. Come and see how he makes out, laughing all the while.

“Charley’s Aunt”, a Victorian Romp, opens at the Rondo on Friday 21 February and plays until Saturday 1 March.

Book now at therondo.com.au/book or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333 before it’s too late. The matinee is already sold out and other performances are pretty close!

Image courtesy of Barton Photography.

'Ah Ha! Caught you in the act!'Dean Franklin as Stephen Spettigue in 'Charley’s Aunt' provides some of the best laughs t...
16/02/2025

'Ah Ha! Caught you in the act!'

Dean Franklin as Stephen Spettigue in 'Charley’s Aunt' provides some of the best laughs throughout this period farce, even though he tries not to. This serious solicitor has a definite weak spot, and he’s taken advantage of, to your and everyone else’s delight.

Forget your troubles and come and laugh at the Rondo with 'Charley’s Aunt' from Friday 21 February until Saturday 1 March. (But our matinee is sold out!)

Book now at therondo.com.au/book or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333

Image courtesy of Barton Photography.

“Shhh!” Says Mrs Buttercup Smythe (Mara Turner) to her adopted niece Ella Delahay (Rebecca Martin) But why, you ask? Wel...
12/02/2025

“Shhh!” Says Mrs Buttercup Smythe (Mara Turner) to her adopted niece Ella Delahay (Rebecca Martin) But why, you ask? Well, there are secrets and confusions galore in this fabulous period farce, featuring fresh new faces along with RONDO stalwarts, all set to make you laugh.

You’ll find ‘Charley’s Aunt’ at the RONDO from Friday 21 February till Saturday 1 March, with a matinee on Sunday 23 February (there are only 3 seats left for the matinee!).

Hurry now and book at therondo.com.au/book or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333.

Image courtesy of Barton Photography

09/02/2025

Laugh? I nearly died!

If you loved 'The importance of Being Earnest' - or if sadly you missed it - then don't miss 'Charley's Aunt' opening on Friday 21 February at RONDO Theatre for eight performances only.

This is another superbly-written, fast-paced, period comedy, again directed by Kevin Shorey, with a heady mix of experienced and new cast members who bring these glorious characters to life on our stage.

Tickets are flying out of the door - don't delay, book today at: therondo.com.au/book or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333.

Images courtesy of Barton Photography

Aahh, young love!.  But how difficult it all was in the Victorian age. After all, where's the chaperone?!So how does it ...
08/02/2025

Aahh, young love!. But how difficult it all was in the Victorian age. After all, where's the chaperone?!

So how does it all work out for Jack Chesney (Johnathon Tydings) and Kitty Verdun (Alice Bosanquet)? Come and laugh your way through two acts of this beautifully dressed period comedy of manners, and see how it all resolves.

If you loved and laughed at 'The Importance of Being Earnest', this is another play you'll love for sure!

A wonderful way to start your 2025 theatre experience with ‘Charley’s Aunt’ at the Rondo from Friday 21 February till Saturday 1 March, with a matinee on Sunday 23 February. Don’t miss out.

Bookings at therondo.com.au/book or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333

Image courtesy of Barton Photography.

Not only stealing laughs galore throughout ‘Charley’s Aunt’ as Brassett, Rondo stalwart Wayne Rees steals the wine as we...
07/02/2025

Not only stealing laughs galore throughout ‘Charley’s Aunt’ as Brassett, Rondo stalwart Wayne Rees steals the wine as well. With years of comedy experience, Wayne revels in the character of Brassett, a valet/butler in the boy’s College of St. Oldes where the tales of young love, secrets, mistaken identity and rollicking good fun, all play out under his eagle eye.

This famous Victorian Comedy, ’Charley’s Aunt’ has brought laughter to hundreds of theatres throughout the years and this production will be no exception. With a cast of experienced actors combined with talented new faces, all attired in sumptuous period costumes, it is sure to uphold the RONDO tradition of excellent community theatre.

So join us from 21 February to 1 March for a laughter filled evening, or there are still some seats available for the matinee on 23 February.

Tickets available at therondo.com.au/book or call Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333.

Image courtesy of Barton Photography.

Don't forget our Volunteer Day on Saturday 8 Feb!If you're new to the RONDO or if you've been volunteering for years, we...
06/02/2025

Don't forget our Volunteer Day on Saturday 8 Feb!

If you're new to the RONDO or if you've been volunteering for years, we still want to see you!

Come along and have morning tea whilst finding out more about us!

Hope to see you there!

“Manners Gentlemen!” Would at least one of you offer a chair to Charley’s Aunt? Donna Lucia is actually head over heels,...
06/02/2025

“Manners Gentlemen!” Would at least one of you offer a chair to Charley’s Aunt? Donna Lucia is actually head over heels, caught between the wooing of these two characters, Stephen Spettigue (Dean Franklin) and Sir Francis Chesney (Antony Roth). It all makes for huge laughs in this Victorian Period Farce, “Charley’s Aunt”, the first play at the RONDO Theatre in their 2025 Season.

Playing from Friday 21st February until Saturday 1st March, with a matinee on Sunday 23rd March.

Have some fun to look forward to amongst all this rain! Book now at therondo.com.au/book.

Babs (Matthew Raleigh) seen here putting his ‘best front forward’ in the interests of making us laugh! He just wanted hi...
05/02/2025

Babs (Matthew Raleigh) seen here putting his ‘best front forward’ in the interests of making us laugh! He just wanted his friends to see his costume for the forthcoming College production. Who knew ‘two lovely fillies’ would be there - and what he would be asked to do? It all goes from bad to worse from here.

However you’ll love every minute of ‘Charley’s Aunt’ at the Rondo Theatre from Friday, 21st February to Saturday 1st March, with a Matinee on Sunday, 23rd Feb.

Book now at therondo.com.au/book. You won’t regret it.

‘CHARLEY’S AUNT’ by Brandon Thomas & adapted by Paul ThainDirected by Kevin ShoreyCombine Edwardian college lads and...
03/02/2025

‘CHARLEY’S AUNT’ by Brandon Thomas & adapted by Paul Thain

Directed by Kevin Shorey

Combine Edwardian college lads and lasses with Chaperones, an amorous, repressed Solicitor, and a doting ex-army Father. Then mix them with a wealthy aristocratic Aunt and a cross-dressing “stand in”,and you’ll have the laugh of your life.

Book now at www.therondo.com.au/book

We've  all heard of "the walls of Jericho".... well, how about the 'walls' of St. Oldes College? They're  taking shape a...
01/02/2025

We've all heard of "the walls of Jericho".... well, how about the 'walls' of St. Oldes College?

They're taking shape at the moment, rising like the proverbial in the hands of Director Kevin Shorey, as he puts his cast and set to the task for your total enjoyment. A period, costumed comedy, of chaperoned young love going wrong, and all at the mercy of a woman like no other - 'Charley's Aunt'. Wait until you see her in all her finery.

Don't miss out on the first Play of the RONDO 2025 Season. February 21 - March 1 with s 2pm Matinee on Sunday February 25.

Tickets available at www.therondo.com.au/book

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Cairns, QLD
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