The Rondo Theatre - Cairns

The Rondo Theatre - Cairns PO Box 232
CAIRNS QLD 4870
www.therondo.com.au
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"Dad, dad! I just found this woman in the gutter!"And so the story begins and this family's life will never be the same ...
06/04/2025

"Dad, dad! I just found this woman in the gutter!"

And so the story begins and this family's life will never be the same again...

From the mind of local playwright Ken Cotterill, Breakfast on Pluto will introduce you to Ian, his dad Stan, his aunt Jean and the mysterious Elena, who finds herself entering their lives via the gutter...

Book now at therondo.com.au/book

Pictured here are Ian (Jacques Hawkins) and Elena (Ola Adamczyk).

Image courtesy of Barton Photography

AUDITIONS Sunday & N***y April 6 & 7Please arrive at 6.30pm for registration and a 7pm start.Death and the Maiden, by Ar...
04/04/2025

AUDITIONS Sunday & N***y April 6 & 7
Please arrive at 6.30pm for registration and a 7pm start.

Death and the Maiden, by Ariel Dorman, is a white knuckle thriller, exploring the after effects of repression on hearts and souls; a riveting intellectual and emotional tug of war. As a nation tries to heal from a brutal dictatorship, a woman believes she has come face to face with her former tormentor. Will she take matters into her own hands to seek true justice?

With only three characters, this play will require very strong actors.

Further details about the characters and audition registration can be found at www.therondo.com.au/auditions.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST & FULL PLAY READINGSUNDAY 23 March at 6.30pm at RONDO Theatre.Death and the Maiden, by Ariel Dor...
22/03/2025

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST & FULL PLAY READING
SUNDAY 23 March at 6.30pm at RONDO Theatre.

Death and the Maiden, by Ariel Dorman, is a white knuckle thriller, exploring the after effects of repression on hearts and souls; a riveting intellectual and emotional tug of war. As a nation tries to heal from a brutal dictatorship, a woman believes she has come face to face with her former tormentor. Will she take matters into her own hands to seek true justice?

With only three characters, this play will require strong actors.

Auditions will be held on Sunday/Monday, 6/7 April, but come along on 23 March to get the inside track. No registration required for the read through. Further details about the characters and audition registration can be found at www.therondo.com.au/auditions.

Breakfast on Pluto is a new Australian play by local playwright Ken Cotterill.  The action is set in the Melbourne subur...
21/03/2025

Breakfast on Pluto is a new Australian play by local playwright Ken Cotterill. The action is set in the Melbourne suburb of Elwood in the home of Stan and his teenage son, Ian.

Stan has been single for some time but his elder sister, Jean, a bank manager’s wife, keeps trying to hook him up with her ballroom dancing friends. Unfortunately for Stan none of these dates with Jean’s friends have hit the right buttons with Stan. Then, one night, Ian, returning in his car from a friends place, finds a female sprawled out in the gutter. Ever the Good Samaritan he picks her up and brings her home.

From that point on the cosy, suburban lives of Stan, Ian and Jean are never the same again.

Breakfast on Pluto leaves as many questions as it answers as life, comedy, romance and love play a huge part in the drama.

Don't delay, book today! www.therondo.com.au/book

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST & FULL PLAY READINGSUNDAY 23 March at 6.30pm at RONDO Theatre.Death and the Maiden, by Ariel Dor...
15/03/2025

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST & FULL PLAY READING
SUNDAY 23 March at 6.30pm at RONDO Theatre.

Death and the Maiden, by Ariel Dorman, is a white knuckle thriller, exploring the after effects of repression on hearts and souls; a riveting intellectual and emotional tug of war. As a nation tries to heal from a brutal dictatorship, a woman believes she has come face to face with her former tormentor. Will she take matters into her own hands to seek true justice?

With only three characters, this play will require strong actors.

Auditions will be held on Sunday/Monday, 6/7 April, but come along on 23 March to get the inside track. Further details and audition registration can be found at www.therondo.com.au/auditions.

So there it is - or was!Our first production of the year, Charley's Aunt, was a critical and financial success with audi...
05/03/2025

So there it is - or was!

Our first production of the year, Charley's Aunt, was a critical and financial success with audiences providing excellent feedback to Kevin Shorey, his cast and the crew and sellout audiences showing up for all eight performances.

And now the set is cleared and the cast and crew for our second production, Breakfast on Pluto, written and directed by local playwright Ken Cotterill, are gearing up to entertain you.

Don't miss out on tickets - book now at www.therondo.com.au/book or phone Last Call Ticketing on 0415 822 333.

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.

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Cairns, QLD
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