Our Productions

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 to Sun, 27 Jul 2025

Nellie Robinson ODE - One Act Play Festival

Public Performance

Sat, 26 Jul 2025: 10:00am View details | Book tickets
Sun, 27 Jul 2025: 9:30am View details | Book tickets

Nellie Robinson OBE

One Act Play Festival

26 – 27 July 2025

A wonderful feast of fresh and original plays will be performed at Rep for theatre lovers at our second one act play festival. The festival will consist of open and youth sections.
The festival consists of a variety of one act plays performed by visiting theatre companies competing for prizes. Experienced professional adjudicator, Robert Ketton, will provide feedback on the performances and award prizes.

We thank Cat and Matt Brennan at Excavation Equipment Pty Ltd for their very generous donation.

Session Times and Ticket prices:

All Sessions Ticket  - $15 pp

Youth Session    Saturday from 10.30am        -   FREE

Open Session 1  Sunday from 9.30am          - $10 pp

Open Session 2  Sunday from 1.00pm           - $10 pp

Afternoon tea 4 to 4.15pm to be followed by adjudication and presentations

Robert Ketton was educated at The King's School Tynemouth and Newcastle upon Tyne University where
he studied Drama in Education under the legendary Dorothy Heathcote and later acting at the Burton
School of Speech and Drama. He was appointed as inaugural theatre teacher at Burton on Trent Grammar
School and subsequently was made Head of Drama at Foxhills Comprehensive School in Lincolnshire. In
1974, Robert migrated to Australia where he helped introduce Theatre into Queensland Secondary schools
by assisting in writing the initial syllabus.
In 1976, he was appointed lecturer in Theatre in Education at DDIAE (now University of Southern
Queensland) where, in 1992 he was made Senior Lecturer in Acting. Robert has written some dozen plays,
published collaboratively eight books, directed dozens of major stage productions, two of which were
written in collaboration with Australian poet Bruce Dawe. He has also written and performed in plays for
the Queensland Arts Council.
Since retiring from the USQ, he has worked for The Division of General Practice and Medicare Local using
drama techniques to educate medical practitioners and has lectured for Arts National (formerly ADFAS) on
a range of topics. An inspiring and talented actor and director.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:

Due to the age of the venue we are sorry to advise we do not have disabled toilet facilities,
and access into the auditorium is via two steps. 
Access is only possible for non-motorised wheelchairs
which can be pulled up two steps by someone in your party.
Ticket pricing/options: All Sessions Ticket - $15pp
Youth Session - FREE
Open Sessions - $10pp for each session
Tickets: Book now
Or at the door, if not sold out

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Tue, 23 Sep 2025 to Sat, 4 Oct 2025

Picnic At Hanging Rock

Public Performance

Thu, 25 Sep 2025: 7:25pm View details
Fri, 26 Sep 2025: 7:25pm View details
Fri, 3 Oct 2025: 7:25pm View details
Sat, 4 Oct 2025: 7:25pm View details

Group Fundraiser Performance

Tue, 23 Sep 2025: 7:25pm, for TBA View details
Wed, 24 Sep 2025: 7:25pm, for TBA View details
Thu, 25 Sep 2025: 7:25pm, for TBA View details
Tue, 30 Sep 2025: 7:25pm, for TBA View details
Wed, 1 Oct 2025: 7:25pm, for TBA View details
Thu, 2 Oct 2025: 7:25pm, for TBA View details

The Toowoomba Repertory Theatre Society presents
 
'Picnic at Hanging Rock'

Tom Wright's adaption of the classic Australian story
a drama 

By Arrangement with xxx

directed by Elyse Armstrong

Ticket Prices - Adult $25 , concession $20

plus a 50c per ticket booking fee by Humanitix.

To book for performances on September 26, 27 & October 3, 4 - Click xxx (tba)
 
For other dates (group fundraiser nights)
Sept 23, 24, 25 & 30, and Oct 1 & 2  click xxx (tba) for group contact details. 

Note - Ticket pricing for group fundraiser nights may vary.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:

Due to the age of the venue we are sorry to advise we do not have disabled toilet facilities,
and access into the auditorium is via two steps. 
Access is only possible for non-motorised wheelchairs
which can be pulled up two steps by someone in your party.
 
Synopsis -

In Tom Wright’s 2016 adaptation of Picnic at Hanging Rock, five schoolgirls retell and re-enact the infamous disappearance at the Rock—only to be gradually consumed by the story themselves. A chilling exploration of memory, identity, and the unknown.

If you require assistance with booking please phone Mark on 0416 359 340

Please arrive by 7.10 pm to be seated by 7.25 pm 
Ticket price includes 1 complementary drink,
served only before 7.20pm.
Ticket pricing/options: $25 Adult
$20 Concession (Pensioner and school children)
$15 TRTS member
Tickets: Ticket prices for fundraising nights may vary

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