Upcoming Events
2024 Performance Season
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Shakespearean Murders
Sinister tales of murder and treachery.
Returning for its fourth year, this anticipated annual event is taking a dark turn. Embrace the unknown in this unique outdoor event where audiences are led down a mysterious path of tales and twists, all amplified by the atmosphere of the beautiful botanical gardens.
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Hamlet: Shakespeare at the Lake
To be or not to be… that is the question.
Returning in blazing glory for it’s eighth year, Shakespeare’s quintessential story of revenge, passion and deception, set against a timeless backdrop. Hamlet is a portrait of a young man struggling with the death of his father, his mother’s hasty remarriage to his uncle, and the vision of his father’s ghost looming in his mind’s eye. Family turns on family, friendships disintegrate and the ghost of his father pushes Hamlet’s entire world to its brink.
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The Wizard Oz: Youth Edition
There’s no place like home
On her exciting adventure along the yellow brick road, Dorothy and her little dog Toto encounter some delightfully unexpected friends. Meet the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey together to the wonderful Wizard of Oz in The Emerald City. In this ever-enduring story that’s full of heart, you’ll be reminded that there truly is no place like home.
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Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival
Celebrating the Sunshine Coast’s brightest young talent.
We are excited to invite you to the Lind Lane Theatre this August for the annual Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival, a showcase of short plays and exciting performances. A yearly highlight for many, in 2024 all of the Little Seed Acting Extension classes will be presenting one-act plays. Don’t miss out on this exciting event, celebrating the emerging performers of the Sunshine Coast.
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Mary Poppins
It’s practically perfect in every way!
Everyone’s favourite nanny flies into the Sunshine Coast for a Supercalifragilistic musical adventure. At its heart Mary Poppins is a story about family and the infinite possibilities that lie within us all. Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. It’s time to rediscover the undeniable magic of childhood and show new generations that anything can happen… if you let it.
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Robin Hood
The heroic outlaw
Relive the timeless tale of Robin Hood, the man who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Join Robin as he grabs his bow and arrow, dons his green hat and whisks the audience away on a thrilling escapade.
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Fantastic Mr Fox
No one outfoxes a fox!
Roald Dahl’s classic children’s tale comes to life this November. Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn’t realise how determined the farmers are to get revenge. Can he hatch a plan to save his family and friends? Can they outrun the diggers and outsmart the farmers? And can Rabbit shut up long enough not to give the game away?
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2024 Acting & Film Showcase
Bright young talent takes to the stage
An evening of showcasing the Acting and Film cohorts of 2024.
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2024 Musical Theatre Showcase
We’re ready for our close up…
Noosa, this is your call to the stage. Join us for a night of celebration as we showcase the talented 2024 cohort of Musical Theatre and Dance. From our littlest performers to stage-bound graduates, this joyous event brings together all ages of emerging performers for a night of storytelling like no other. From timeless classics, to broadway blockbuster hits, experience the magic of Musical Theatre at Little Seed this December.
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Joan of Arc
The revolution begins
Prepare for the uprising with this revolutionary reimagined version of the classic tale. A thrilling and provocative new show about challenging the powerful and believing in the impossible. At a time when women had no rights to speak of and no voice to speak out, Joan is a revolutionary. Joan is passionate, driven, and devoted to her cause. Watch how Joan paves herself a way forward in this gripping drama.
Relevant. Revolutionary. Rage. Experience it this December.
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Alice in Wonderland: On Tour
Tumble down the rabbit hole… wonderland awaits
Join Alice as she meets the eccentric Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the mysterious Cheshire Cat and the unruly Queen of Hearts. After tumbling down the rabbit hole, a fantastical journey ensues filled with adventure, imagination and wonder.
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Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots, the Pantomime is coming to Noosa this January! This reimagined production of the classic tail is sure to be purrfect family fun for all the family.
Tom returns home to discover that he has inherited the princely sum of one golden guinea and a cat, but little does he know that this cat and a pair of magical boots, will be the means by which he can reclaim his true inheritance.
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Under Milk Wood
In this small seaside community, the human experience comes to life.
Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood sets the scene in the small Welsh village of Llareggub. The play takes place over twenty-four hours, revealing the dreams, desires, and secret thoughts of its eccentric inhabitants.
This electric new production tells the story of Captain Cat, the blind sea captain, tormented in his dreams by his drowned shipmates, who long to live again and enjoy the pleasures of the world. It offers a poetic and intimate portrayal of the human experience, capturing both the mundane and extraordinary aspects of everyday life.
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2023 Musical Theatre Showcase
A song and dance extravaganza, inspired by the great Broadway hits.
Join us for a night of celebration as we showcase the incredible 2023 cohort of Musical Theatre and Dance. From our littlest performers to stage-bound graduates, this joyous event brings together all ages of performers for a night of storytelling like no other. With exciting classics and modern musical hits, experience the magic of musical theatre at Little Seed this December.
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2023 Acting & Film Showcase
An evening of showcasing the Acting and Film cohorts of 2023.
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Treasure Island
Heave-ho, we’re all sailing off to Treasure Island this summer.
Swing aboard the good ship Hispaniola and be swept along on a swashbuckling adventure. What will happen when Jemma Hawkins and a band of bumbling pirates hoist the mainsail, weigh the anchor and shiver their timbers in a quest to find the fabulous treasure of Captain Flint?
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Murder on the Nile
Fatal circumstances await a newlywed couple as they embark on their honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Based on Agatha Christie’s classic novel, this exciting new production is guaranteed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats… case closed!
Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.
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Spamalot
Coming to Noosa AND Caloundra!
Find your grail with this outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining hit musical.
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table on their quest to find the Holy Grail. Guided by the alluring Lady of the Lake with her mystical powers and soaring vocals, they embark upon an unforgettable journey of mayhem and merriment. Audiences will be delighted as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”
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Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival
Celebrating the Sunshine Coast’s brightest young talent.
We are excited to invite you to the Lind Lane Theatre this August for the annual Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre Festival, a showcase of short plays and exciting performances. A yearly highlight for many, in 2023 all of the Little Seed Acting Extension classes will be presenting one-act plays. Don’t miss out on this exciting event, celebrating the emerging performers of the Sunshine Coast.
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Peter Pan Jr
Fly to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up!
From the company that presented ‘The Little Mermaid Jr’ and ‘Fame’, we are excited to present the illuminating Disney classic, ‘Peter Pan Jr’
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
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The Taming of the Shrew
Returning in all its glory, Shakespeare by the Lake.
Now in its seventh year, this is where we lay our scene: pack a picnic and take a short walk through the garden falls to the breathtaking view of Lake MacDonald framed by the spectacular Greco Roman style amphitheatre. Upon a stage, costumed players tell the story of two daughters and their suitors.
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The Shakespeare Tour Experience
A truly unique theatrical experience - the bard’s classics reimagined.
Now in its third year, this annual event is coming back stronger than ever. Weaving together tragedy, comedy and drama, get the best of the bard’s work with an exciting new twist. Audiences will be led by Shakespearean guides throughout an interactive experience, slowly unravelling the magic of each Shakespearean story. With reinvigorated classic tales and the stunning atmosphere of a starry night sky, what is there not to love?
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Open the door to a magical world…
You are about to enter the magical land of Narnia, the land behind the wardrobe door where animals talk, trees can walk, a white witch covers the landscape with snow and bewitches you with Turkish Delight, and where a mighty lion rescues you whenever you get into trouble. C.S. Lewis’ first tale of Narnia is loved by children and adults the world over and now comes to vibrant life on the stage. Just open the door. You’ll never believe what you’ll find.
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The Crucible
A witch hunt is beginning in Salem.
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, tells the story of a village that becomes embroiled in a witch hunt. The people of Salem live in a constant state of fear as more and more people are accused of witchcraft. Set in a strictly religious and isolated town, the story develops around the witch trials and explores hypocrisy, suspicion, and mass hysteria of the local community. The Crucible examines the fragile nature of truth with each character balancing their own needs and desires.
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Wind in the Willows
The hit production is returning this January for a strictly limited season. Join us for a wild adventure filled with humour and wit.
This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. Full of humour, wit and heart-warming lessons of friendship, 'The Wind in the Willows' is the perfect fit for all ages.
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2022 Musical Theatre Showcase
Introducing the Little Seed Theatre Company 2022 Musical Theatre showcase!
This event presents a variety of story, song and dance, all inspired by the great Broadway Hits. From our Junior to Senior students, this joyful celebration of performances brings all of the 2022 Musical Theatre and Dance classes together for a night of celebration and showcasing of their work.
Join us for a trip down memory lane as we journey through the musicals of Little Seed past, and present to you the performers of the future!
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Young Frankenstein
An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.
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Dracula
Enter the darkness with this classic gothic tale…
Closely based on Bram Stoker's classic novel, young barrister Jonathan Harker is assigned to a gloomy village in the mists of eastern Europe. He is captured and imprisoned by the undead vampire Dracula, who travels to London, inspired by a photograph of Harker's betrothed, Mina Murray. In Britain, Dracula begins a reign of seduction and terror, draining the life from Mina's closest friend, Lucy Westenra. Lucy's friends gather together to try to drive Dracula away.
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FAME! the Musical
The show follows the final class of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts. All of the struggles, fears and triumphs of teenage-hood are depicted with razor-sharp focus as the young artists navigate the worlds of music, drama and dance. From the company that brought you The Addams Family and Beauty and the Beast, FAME is sure to have audiences tapping their feet and singing all the way home.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr
From the company that presented 'The Lion King Jr', 'Beauty and the Beast' and many more, we are excited to invite you to our exciting underwater adventure, 'Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr'!
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
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Blackrock
A party on the beach, drugs, booze and surf. But by morning a young woman lies dead on the sand, beaten and raped. Who is responsible? This incredible human drama examines the social impulse to violence within Australian culture, within young males, within us all.
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The Shakespearean Tour Experience
Fresh off the success from its debut in 2021, we are excited to present a new instalment of this annual series. Audiences will be led throughout an interactive experience, witnessing exciting characters and iconic shakespearian scenes. Enjoy an evening of the bard's classics with a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, under the starry night sky. Drama, comedy and something for everyone - don't miss out on this exciting event.
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As You Like It
NEW DATES ADDED - On sale now
'All the world's a stage.'
Join us for the Bard's big hearted comedy in partnership with Anywhere Theatre Festival, only this May!
Enjoy an afternoon of scenic beauty and be transported into a timeless tale of chance encounters set within a fantastical forest where all are welcomed and embraced. Pack a picnic, your favourite tipple and a cush for your tush and get ready to revel in the magic of Shakespeare at the Lake, just how you like it.
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Wind in the willows
Back and better than ever! Book our rescheduled dates now.
Wind in the willows • A wild adventure filled with humour and wit... the heartwarming classic opens this January.
This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. Full of humour, wit and heart-warming lessons of friendship, 'The Wind in the Willows' is the perfect fit for all ages.
COVID-19 and Vaccination Information
*Please note as per the Government’s current roadmap, this event is classed as an outdoor community event and can welcome vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons. For more info please visit full event page.
Picnic at hanging rock *SOLD OUT*
Picnic at hanging rock • This december, experience the classic gothic tale in all it's glory.
Beauty and the Beast
The tale as told as time, Beauty and the Beast hits the J Stage this September and we want you to be our guest! Set to be Little Seed’s biggest Musical production to date, now is not the time to miss out. Book your tickets before the last petal falls!
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
September 24/25 at The J Noosa
The Lion King Jr
Little Seed Theatre Company presents Disney’s The Lion King Jnr, with a powerful cast of performers. Hakuna Matata!
This July at Eumundi, let the whole family be transported to the magical African savannah!
Suitable for all ages.
Show Dates: July 9 2:30pm, July 9 6:30pm, July 10 2:30pm, July 10 6:30pm
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Shakespearean Murders
A sinister night of murder and treachery. Audiences will be led by our three hags from one place to the next in a tour of Shakespearian murders and death. Its an outdoor event so come in you winter woolies for a unique theatrical experience. Click here to learn more…
Much Ado About Nothing
Little Seed Theatre Company is elated to announce their next project, Much Ado About Nothing. Celebrating 5 years of Shakespeare at the lake, our Senior Acting Extension class are ecstatic to be performing at the beautiful Cooroy amphitheatre once again. With a stunning backdrop, breathtaking cast and incredible soundscape, it is slated to become our best yet! Join us this May for an afternoon of theatre that you will never forget!
Performance Dates
May 15,16,22,23 at 2:30pm.
Tickets
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Running Length
The show runs for 2 and a half hours (including a short intermission).
Disclaimers
Suitable for all ages, parental guidance is recommended for younger children.
Audiences are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, pillows, snacks and umbrellas in case of light rain. The event will be rescheduled in the event of a weather that is unsafe for actors/audiences.
LORD OF THE FLIES *ENCORE SEASON*
The highly anticipated ENCORE SEASON begins FEBRUARY 12
Our Senior Masterclass + proudly present
Lord of the Flies
The stage play, adapted from the novel by William Golding, was first performed in 1996 by the Royal Shakespeare Company. This violent tale of the breakdown of civilised behaviour in a setting of isolation and fear highlights the contrast between cooperation and competition. The story is set against the background of some type of nuclear war and a plane crash that forces a group of British boys to cope with the human need for society and the animal need for survival. While protecting themselves from the outward threat of the beast, the discover that the real threat is their own primitive impulses.
Directed by James Millar, Costumed by Johanna Wallace with lights by Travis McFarlane
Show Dates
February 12, 13, 19 & 20, all 6-8pm.
Ticket information
Tickets available here
Concession $22.50, Adult $27.50
Running Length
The show runs for 2 hours (including a short intermission).
Location
Performance will be staged outside the little seed view in an outdoor performance space. The event will not be cancelled if it rains, only if weather is unsafe.
Disclaimers
Parental guidance is recommended when viewing this production as it features coarse language and mature themes.
Audience are encouraged to prepare for a tropical evening of theatre. Little Seed will provide mosquito repellent. Audiences may need rain ponchos and or umbrellas.