May 2026

Auditions for Once Upon A Mattress are now open

Winnifred the Woebegone is just a simple swamp princess looking to win the heart of Prince Dauntless. But can she pass the impossible test Queen Aggravain has in store for her?

Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larkin and Sir Harry to the altar?

Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.

Season

May 8 - 23, 2026

Stirling Community Theatre
9 Avenue Road, Stirling

Production Team

Director - Jon McKay
Musical Director - Matt Redmond
Choreographer - Emily-Jo Davidson
Production Manager - Ben Stefanoff

Audition Information

DATES & VENUE: 
Saturday 6 December: Crafers Institute Hall, Crafers

Sunday 7 December: Crafers Institute Hall, Crafers

Call backs (if required): Wednesday 10 December

Auditions are by appointment only

Auditions will be in 80 minute sessions. You will be required to book into a single session. 

All auditionees must be at least 18 years old by the first rehearsal.

Ages listed are as a guide of stage age only.
Auditionees will be asked to participate in a group choreography call, read a short section of set dialogue and sing set vocal extracts.
The production team is looking for a diverse cast to fill all roles.

Please review the information following to ensure you give yourself the best possible chance of a successful audition.

For dialogue and songs, the show is set in 1400s Burgundy (South France), however we suggest a slightly english accent for auditions. We prefer clarity and articulation over specific accents for this production.

Please prepare the relevant music extracts, downloadable via the HMC website. During your audition the musical director and director may workshop these extracts with you. Please be aware that you may only get to present certain sections of the extracts. The musical director may also run some harmony exercises with you during your audition.

You will not be required to prepare your own music piece. An accompanist will be provided on the day. Backing tracks will not be accepted.

Audition Checklist:
- Download and read through the audition information pack
- Download and look through the relevant character information pack
- Book your audition
- Complete the online audition application form

Please direct any questions to info@hillsmusical.org.au and the production team will be more than happy to answer your questions as best they can. 

Auditions for Once Upon A Mattress are now open