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SUMMARY:The Sweet Science of Bruising
DESCRIPTION:The Sweet Science of Bruising\nWritten By: Joy Wilkinson \nCreative Team:\nWarren McKenzie – Director\nJethro Pidd – Assistant Director/Choreographer \n\nThe Sweet Science of Bruising is Joy Wilkinson’s Victorian-era drama set in 1869 London. It follows four women from very different backgrounds who are drawn into the hidden\, male-dominated world of underground women’s boxing. Recruited by an eccentric promoter to compete for the title of “Lady Boxing Champion of the World\,” each enters the ring seeking freedom\, survival\, recognition\, or escape. Although shaped by male control and restrictive Victorian expectations\, the women discover power\, independence\, and solidarity in the ring—one of the few places where their choices and bodies truly belong to them. \n\nSEASON SEPTEMBER 10-26 2027\nRehearsals from June to September 2027\n\nTo book an audition: https://www.trybooking.com/DNXKZ \n\n\n\nAudition Information #:1\n\n\nDate:\n15/08/2026\n\n\nTime From – Time to:\n10:00am – 5:00pm\n\n\nAudition Information #:2\n\n\nDate:\n16/08/2026\n\n\nTime From – Time to:\n12:00pm – 5:00pm\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:1\n\n\nRole Name:\nViolet Hunter\n\n\nGender:\nFemale\n\n\nStage Age:\n20 – 35\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: Upper class English\nA bright\, ambitious young woman from a respectable background who longs for education and independence. Her journey is one of awakening—intellectual\, physical\, and political. Stage intimacy required. Short Boxing movement audition required.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:2\n\n\nRole Name:\nMatilda “Matty” Blackwell\n\n\nGender:\nFemale\n\n\nStage Age:\n25 – 40\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: Irish/Scottish preferable but not mandatory\nA working-class woman fighting for economic survival and the safety of her children. Tough\, grounded\, and emotionally complex. Stage intimacy required. Short Boxing movement audition required.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:3\n\n\nRole Name:\nAnna Lamb\n\n\nGender:\nFemale\n\n\nStage Age:\n20 – 35\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: Upper class English\nA woman trapped in an abusive marriage with Gabriel\, who finds unexpected liberation in the ring. Her arc is one of reclaiming her body and voice. Stage intimacy required. Short Boxing movement audition required.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:4\n\n\nRole Name:\nPolly Stokes\n\n\nGender:\nFemale\n\n\nStage Age:\n20 – 35\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: Cockney/Working class Londoner\nA lively\, fame-hungry young woman who sees boxing as a path to recognition. Energetic\, charismatic\, and impulsive. Stage intimacy required. Short Boxing movement audition required.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:5\n\n\nRole Name:\nProfessor Charlie Sharp\n\n\nGender:\nMale\n\n\nStage Age:\n40 – 60+\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: English\nThe eccentric\, morally ambiguous promoter who orchestrates the women’s boxing matches. Manipulative and self-righteous. Short Boxing movement audition required.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:6\n\n\nRole Name:\nAunt George\n\n\nGender:\nFemale\n\n\nStage Age:\n40 – 60\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: Upper class English\nAunt George is Violet Hunter’s refined\, socially powerful maternal aunt. She is the gatekeeper in Violet’s future and sizeable inheritance. Loving but firm.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:7\n\n\nRole Name:\nPaul Stokes\n\n\nGender:\nMale\n\n\nStage Age:\n25 – 40\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: West Yorkshire/Cockney preferable\nPolly’s husband; well-meaning but often overwhelmed. Tries to keep up with Polly’s physicality but is outclassed. Stage intimacy required. Short Boxing movement audition required.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:8\n\n\nRole Name:\nGabriel Lamb\n\n\nGender:\nMale\n\n\nStage Age:\n30 – 45\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: Upper class English\nAnna’s controlling and abusive husband. Victorian domestic sense\, coercive control\, sudden temper\, moments of violence. Drawn to Matty’s passion and unpredictability. Stage intimacy required.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:9\n\n\nRole Name:\nDr. James Bell\n\n\nGender:\nMale\n\n\nStage Age:\n30 – 45\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: English\nA medical authority of Victorian science. Educated and articulate\, A logical\, calm\, observant man who loves Violet but maintains the appearance of social structure. Stage intimacy required.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:10\n\n\nRole Name:\nEmily\n\n\nGender:\nFemale\n\n\nStage Age:\n25 – 35\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: Upper class English\nA young woman who believes in women’s rights\, but only within the boundaries of propriety\, class\, and safety.\n\n\nCharacter Descriptions #:11\n\n\nRole Name:\nNancy\n\n\nGender:\nFemale\n\n\nStage Age:\n25 – 40\n\n\nRole Information:\nAccent: Midlands preferable but not mandatory\nWorking class maid for Anna Hunter. Terrified of Gabriel\, supportive and fearful for Anna. Knows about the boxing world.\n\n\n\n  \nIf you don’t receive a main role\, please let us know if you’d like to be considered for one of the extra parts we have available \n\nMore Information at: www.stirlingplayers.org.au\nAnne Jolly Hall\, Church of Epiphany\, Crafers \nEmail publicity@stirlingplayers.org.au for Audition Pieces \nAuditions for Violet\, Anna\, Matty\, Polly\, Professor Charlie Sharp\, and Paul Stokes will include acting audition and a short boxing movement section within the 20 minutes.\nPlease wear something comfortable.\nAuditions for Aunt George\, Gabriel Hunter\, Dr. George Lamb\, Emily\, Nancy do not require extensive movement. \nAny further information RE characters or production\, please contact:\nMr. Warren McKenzie\n0418890117\nmckenziw@hotmail.com \n\nContact: Publicity Officer\npublicity@stirlingplayers.org.au
URL:https://tasaonline.org.au/events/the-sweet-science-of-bruising/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Anne Jolly Hall\, Church of Epiphany\, Crafers\, 1a Epiphany Pl\, Crafers\, SA\, 5152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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SUMMARY:Pomona
DESCRIPTION:What darkness lurks at the heart of the city? \nOllie is searching for her sister\, and all roads lead to Pomona: an abandoned concrete island at the heart of the city. But as others have learned the hard way\, getting involved can cost you everything. Perhaps to survive\, it’s better to ignore the truth. Pomona is a dark\, intense and curious one act play about living in the modern world. It unfolds like a puzzle\, flirts with the fantastical\, and twists like a nightmare. \nThe play was first performed in London in 2014\, and this will be its South Australian premiere.
URL:https://tasaonline.org.au/events/pomona-2/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:University of Adelaide – Little Theatre\, The Cloisters\, Victoria Drive\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Productions
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