Written by Jonathan Biggins

Directed by Jude Hines

After several tours of duty as an Australia Day Ambassador in regional NSW, Jonathan Biggins’ initial scepticism about celebrating the national day melted like a lamington in the midday sun. It showed him the warmth, dedication and quiet patriotic pride of the organisers and the towns they serve. The experience also whet his appetite to write a comedy that takes aim squarely at another hallowed institution: the committee.

‘A charming comedy … full of up-to-date gags and finger-on-the-pulse problems’ – Sydney Morning Herald

‘There’s something to offend just about everyone in Jonathan Biggins deliciously light and perfectly pitched jokefest’ – The Australian

‘If you want social satire and huge laughs at the expense of, well just about everyone in our sun-drenched country, Australia Day is just the ticket’ – Herald Sun.

Characters (4M, 2F)

BRIAN HARRIGAN (45 plus) Mayor and a preselection candidate for the Liberal Pary. Chair of the Australia Day Organising Committee. A small business owner and a Rotarian.

ROBERT WILSON (45 plus) Deputy Mayor. Loyal deputy chair of the committee.

MAREE BUCKNELL (60 plus) President of the local Country Women’s Association. A long-serving committee member.

WALLY STEWART (55 plus) A local builder and small-scale developer. Another long-serving committee member.

HELEN McINNES (35 plus) The local greens councillor, a relatively new arrival from the state capital. New to the committee.

CHESTER LEE (25 plus) A new arrival to town. An Australian-born Vietnamese.

Season (10 performances) at The Arts Theatre, 53 Angas Street, Adelaide.

Thursday, 9th and Friday, 10th April at 7.30 pm

Matinees: Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th April at 2 pm

Wednesday, 15th to Saturday, 18th April at 7.30 pm

Third Matinee: Saturday, 18 April at 2 pm

Preview: Wednesday, 8th April at 7.30 pm

Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons and two weeknights TBC.

Auditions: Saturday, 20 September 2025.

15-minute slots at The Therry Clubrooms, 1 Regina Court, Beverley.

After booking your audition, a script will be emailed to you.