
About Parkes M&D Society
About Parkes M&D Society
About Parkes M&D Society
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coming productions 2025
9th - 31st May 2026

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
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Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. The cast is chock full of amazing roles for women of all ages, making this a perfect choice for high schools and community theatres. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!
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Directors: Ruth Barnes & Christie Green
Musical Director: Eliza Noakes​​
Choreographer: Zoe Bilsborough
15th - 30th August 2026

The Importance of Being Earnest is far more than a comedy of manners; it is a subtle mirror held up to Victorian society, where laughter serves as a tool of social critique. Oscar Wilde masterfully combines wit, irony, and the lightness of formal dialogue to create a world where charm and hypocrisy walk hand in hand.
This farce depicts the tangled affairs of two young aristocratic men, who lead double lives to evade unwanted social obligations, both assuming the name, Earnest, while wooing the two young women of their affections. In addition to the two pairs of young lovers – the play features the formidable Lady Bracknell, the fussy governess Miss Prism and the benign Canon Chasuble.
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AUDITIONS: 25th & 28th March - Information found in NEWS
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Director: Lisa Ramsay
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17th - 25th October 2026

It’s been 150 years since the Society’s first production in 1875. After overcoming the challenges of two world wars, the Society was officially reformed in 1951— making 2026 our 75th anniversary. The Council, in collaboration with the Society, will host a Historical Exhibition from 16th October to 14th November. To coincide with this, we propose a spectacular concert series (ICONIC) celebrating 75 years of outstanding, quality theatre.
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We have assembled an exciting and ambitious (provisional) song list from iconic musicals - half which have lit up our stage over the decades (celebrating our wonderful histrory) and half that are on our bucket list (reflecting the exciting road ahead).
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Register your interest HERE
AUDITIONS: Information to Come
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Directors: Lyn Townsend & Gracie Townsend