"Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day"
Forum North
29 May - 14 June 2025
Director: Ringi Smith
Musical Director: Sarah Edgecombe
Vocal Coach: Chris Parry
Choreographer: Kayla Ganley
Production Managers: Gina Kitchen & Matthew Simpson
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CAST ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!
Written by Ben Elton as a tribute to the late Freddie Mercury, it is based on the idea of a world dominated by media and technology, where the current generation are controlled in thought and expression, where live music and creativity is a threat to an almighty marketing machine. Despite the premise of this being a dystopian future, it’s a reflection of society today and our dependence on the internet, influencers, celebrity and the battle for freedom of expression, individuality and creativity!
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Characters
GALILEO – Stage age: Late teens through to 20s. A misfit who keeps hearing strange voices and songs in his head which deliver messages he can’t understand. Needs to be charismatic, charming with a rock tenor voice up to a full voice sustained high B. Falsetto up to a D above high B is also required.
SCARAMOUCHE – Stage age: Late teens through to 20s. Another misfit, sharp witted who keeps Galileo on his toes. They eventually fall for each other. Vocally, a strong Mezzo belt is required.
KILLER QUEEN – Stage age: Late 20s upwards. Ruthless, powerful, tough and glamourous, KQ is in charge of GlobalSoft and controls every situation around them. Vocally, a strong Mezzo belt with the capacity and vocal stamina for a hard rock edge is required.
KHASHOGGI – Stage age: Late 20s upwards. Works for Killer Queen, epitome of tech corporate stooge. High Baritone or tenor range required.
BUDDY – Stage age: Mature, 40s plus. Old librarian with a passion for the ‘sacred texts’ (forgotten rock lyrics). Great comic timing needed. High baritone or tenor range required.
BRIT – Stage age: 20s to late 30s. Short for Britney Spears, Brit is the antithesis of early 90s op. One of the Bohemian rebels who believes there is a true musical style that can conquer the manufactured sound. High baritone or tenor with a rock edge.
MEAT/OZ – Stage age: 20s to late 30s. Another character challenging the vibe of their ‘namesake’, a Bohemian awaiting the return of real music. Mezzo belt range required.
ENSEMBLE – Stage age: 16 years +. The ensemble will be broken into groups, with some playing roles in multiple and some singular. Vocal range varied.
- Bohemians: A group of rebels, determined to rage against the machine. Characters will be named and themed based on ‘rock royalty’.
- GaGa kids/Teen Queens: Society’s next generation of internet-controlled humans
- Secret Police: Automated army that carries out Killer Queen and Khashoggi’s instructions
- Super Yuppies: Killer Queens entourage
- Teacher: Chosen from ensemble
- Doctors: Chosen from ensemble ​