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In-School Touring Actors

Shake & Stir Theatre Co, one of Australia’s leading touring theatre companies, is holding auditions for its 2026 In-Schools touring season.

Shake & Stir offers a professional, dynamic, fast-paced work environment where relevant actor training is desired but sheer talent and a great attitude trumps all.

We are seeking talented young performers of any gender or background with a passion for Shakespeare and a keen interest in performing for young people.

The position provides successful candidates with the opportunity to hone their skills as performers and facilitators, guided by industry professionals from the arts and education sectors.

Auditions will be used to cast the January 2026 – November 2026 In-Schools touring with contract up to 12 months.

TO APPLY FOR AN AUDITION: Please send a current headshot and acting CV to nick.james@shakeandstir.com.au.

Please note that these are not general auditions and not all applicants will be asked to audition. Due to the volume of applicants each year, only successful candidates will be notified of an initial audition slot.

Applicants will need to prepare one Shakespeare piece (1 min, own choice) and one contemporary monologue (1 min, own choice). Pieces should be contrasting and demonstrate your dramatic range and skills.

Although all effort will be made to see successful applicants in the room, if you are unable to make it to Brisbane in person, touch base to chat self tape options.

All applicants must be 18+ years old and possess a current QLD Working with Children (Blue) Card and a full QLD drivers license, with a good driving history.

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: COB Friday 19 September 2025
AUDITIONS: From late September
CALLBACK AUDITIONS: TBC

A NOTE ON MAINSTAGE CASTING/NATIONAL TOURING: Shake & Stir receives many enquiries about auditions for Mainstage productions and National Touring. While these auditions are usually by invitation only, performers auditioning for In-School touring, who show particular talent and/or potential, may be considered for future Mainstage and National Touring.