Prologue - July 2026
Prologue: Journal of the Queanbeyan Players is published by The Queanbeyan Players Inc., PO Box 390, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
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ISSN 1834-6308 (Print) | ISSN 1834-6316 (Online)
President: Sarah Powell | Vice President: Adrian Bury | Treasurer: David Tricks | Secretary: Brigid Cummins
Prologue Editor – Sarah Powell & Sophie Hope-White | Contact: queanbeyanplayersinc@gmail.com
Hello QP family,
Welcome to the July Prologue for 2026 – and what a year it is shaping up to be!
First show 2026 - Les Misérables
May and June saw our production of Les Misérables take to the stage, marking a highly successful period for QP. We are delighted to reflect on a completely sold-out run; playing to packed houses every evening brought a wonderful energy to the theatre. We were also very pleased to receive excellent critical reviews, which highlighted the scale, emotion, and vocal strength of the performance.
This success is, of course, a testament to our talented cast, who approached these iconic roles with immense dedication.
However, a show of this magnitude relies just as heavily on the extraordinary efforts of those working behind the scenes. We must extend our sincere gratitude to the production team for expertly steering this monumental project from its very beginning. Equal praise is due to our set builders, who constructed the imposing barricades, and the wardrobe department, whose meticulous work with the costumes authentically brought 19th-century France to life. Furthermore, our skilled technical team ensured that the complex lighting and sound requirements were executed flawlessly night after night.
Earning a standing ovation at every single performance was a remarkable highlight for the entire company, and a clear indicator of how well the combined efforts of the cast, creatives, and crew resonated with the audience. To everyone who purchased a ticket, shared a review, or stood up to applaud: thank you. The hard work of our company, alongside our excellent orchestra, made this production possible, but it is your continued patronage that sustains live theatre. We are very grateful that you chose to spend your evening at the barricades with us.
Second show 2026 - Gypsy
Tickets are on sale now at: https://theq.net.au/whats-on/gypsy/
Looking ahead to Spring, we are very pleased to share an update on our upcoming
October and November production of Gypsy.
Based on the memoirs of the famous burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy: A Musical Fable is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the genre. With a celebrated book by Arthur Laurents and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, it stands as a classic example of a traditional book musical. However, despite its title, the narrative is truly driven by Gypsy’s mother, Rose Hovick. Often described as the ultimate stage mother, Rose serves as the fierce focus of the story, relying on her daughters to make her own deferred theatrical dreams a reality.
Audiences can look forward to a fantastic score featuring songs that have firmly established themselves as standards of the musical theatre canon, including ‘Some People’, ‘Let Me Entertain You’, and ‘You Gotta Get a Gimmick’.
Tickets are on sale now for this standout musical, and we highly recommend securing yours early to avoid disappointment. We are incredibly proud of the talented company we have assembled to tackle these complex, iconic roles. Please read on below for our cast announcement and be sure to join us later this year to see this amazing cast bring this classic fable to the stage.
GYPSY CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
Rose: Emma White
Louise: Emily Pogson
Herbie: Steven Galinec
Dainty June: Paris Ellis
Tulsa: Ash Syme
Baby June: Matilda Hutchinson
Little Louise: Elodie Sweett
Tessie Turra: Aleisha Croxford
Electra/ Miss Cratchet: Alissa Pearson
Mazeppa: Sarah Hull
Children
Dakota Page
Indyana Dew
Alma Sims
Harlan Blazeski
Ensemble
Thomas (Dac) Lee
Andrew Finegan
Jasper Granger
Joshua Hammond
Eleanor Graham
Toreadorables
Lillian Fromyhr (U/S Louise)
Alice Macnab (U/S Dainty June)
Ally Stewart (U/S Burlesque trio)
Carly Carter
Mikayla Nutt
If you have any news or would like to contribute a story, please contact us at queanbeyanplayersinc@gmail.com
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