Creative Director: Rachael Williams
Lighting: Nivven Barlow
Sound: Moses Monro
Costumes / Props: Leah Cocks
A massive thank you to the volunteers for all the random jobs they have helped with. This event would not be possible without you.
Special thanks to: Mount Barker District Council, Sally Hardy, Cameron Roberts, Dave Roberts, Emily Buckley, Imogen Doherty, Caitlyn Brooks, James Armstrong-Smith, Issy Mardell, Courtney Tohl, Jessica Radloff, Charlaina Thompson, Fred Harford and Melissa Anne,
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Aldo Longobardi is a versatile actor, director, writer, and Drama educator, currently heading the Creative Industries faculty at Concordia College. He specialises in creating original works with and for young adults, tackling social issues through diverse styles. His recent plays include ‘Metropolis Now’ (Adelaide Fringe 2025), ‘The Thing About Love’ and ‘Out!’, a commissioned work for Banksia Park International High School Drama students. In recent years, Aldo has served as lead education writer for the Adelaide Festival. For more about his work and writing, visit: aldolongobardi.com
Kristen Doherty is a nine-times published and internationally produced playwright, who has been a writer, director, theatre maker and drama teacher for more than twenty years. She has directed countless theatrical productions and written dozens of plays. Over the past three years, there have been more than five hundred productions of her plays in schools and theatre companies all over the world, as well as every state of Australia and America.
Michael Fazackerley (Faz, They/Them) is an actor, playwright and theatre maker who has performed with a number of theatre companies in both Tasmania and South Australia. Most recently Faz, has been developing their writing for both the stage and screen. While Faz’s writing usually takes on a comedic/satirical flavour where he explores the weird and wacky elements of society, more recently their writing has explored social and political events, and incidents that have affected their life or those around them.
Pete Monaghan, with Ruth Estelle, is one half of writing partnership, Word Ninjas. Word Ninjas’ feature OK Boomer, starring Heather Mitchell and Bryan Brown, is with Brouhaha Entertainment. Pete’s co-written television series Kinmont Brown, a supernatural twisted history, The Balmain Bookclub, a cosy mystery, and Honey Gum Creek, a live-action kids show, are all out to market. Musical television dramedy, Sharehouse, is in late development funded by Screen Australia and the SAFC. Pete is a credited Script Editor/Story Consultant who works with clients to improve their writing work Pete also works as a mentor for writers with intellectual challenges. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0597500/
Sally Hardy is a multi-award-winning playwright, dramaturge, and theatre maker, and Arts Officer for the Mount Barker District Council. Her work has been featured in the DreamBIG Children’s Festival, the World Festival of Children’s Theatre, and the Adelaide and Melbourne Fringe Festivals. As a dramaturge, she has contributed to productions in the Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Sally has also served as Chair of the AWG in South Australia and as an AWG Board Member for many years. In her current role, she fosters the local arts community, enhancing cultural engagement and creative development in the region.
Thomas is a South Australian filmmaker, playwright, and educator. He is about to make his professional filmmaking debut with his documentary Unsung, which chronicles the life of pro skater Kat Williams. In 2024, Thomas premiered his play The Ark as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival. This immersive piece, staged in the round, explores what life might look like after climate collapse. The Ark was supported by the Adelaide Fringe Fund and received in-kind support from Carclew. Thomas is a practising teaching artist and currently works at a secondary college in Adelaide’s east. He lives and works on Kaurna land.
Tracy Crisp is a writer and performer across many formats including novels, essays, stand-up comedy and solo monologues. In 2025, she performed all six of her solo shows in a single season at the Adelaide Fringe, winning several awards including Spirit of the Fringe and the Frank Ford Award. Her next book, Pearls, will be published by Pink Shorts Press in 2026.
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Albert has worked in the entertainment industry for over three decades, from TV host of Here’s Humphrey, to pantomimes and stage shows for Disney and Warner Bros. He began coaching young people in performing arts and later become head of production at Channel 44. His writing credits include award-winning plays touring the international Short ‘n’ Sweet circuit, short films, along with 200+ monologues used by actors, casting agents and drama teachers. He was commissioned to write, produce & direct various plays and musicals for primary and secondary schools, and has produced/directed multiple short documentaries for film festivals, CTVplus and NITV/SBS.
Alicia is an actor, acting teacher, and director based in Adelaide. She has been teaching and mentoring young people for almost 20 years and performing for almost twice that long! She has appeared in many local theatre productions, TVCs and film, and was nominated for Best Actress at the 2015 ATG Curtain Call Awards for her role in Bracken Moor with Independent Theatre. Alicia has trained hundreds of students across Adelaide and regularly runs performance workshops at schools and community groups. She has directed musicals for Seymour College, Prince Alfred College and Inkpot Arts, as well as dozens of plays for Actually Acting Youth Theatre since it's inception in 2022.
Benn Welford is an Adelaide-based actor, director, and educator. A NIDA graduate, he has performed internationally, including Disney’s The Lion King on London’s West End and across Australian tours. Benn directs and tutors at Scotch College and leads workshops through the State Theatre Company of South Australia’s education program, inspiring the next generation of performers. With over 20 years of stage and screen experience, he thrives on creative challenges and collaboration. He is excited to bring his passion and energy to the 24 Hour Theatre Project, shaping a brand-new play in just one day.
With roots in film directing and as a creative director in the agency world, Cameron has spent over a decade combining engaging storytelling with tight production.
In recent years, he’s enjoyed bringing this creative and technical expertise across from film to theatre. He particularly enjoys crossing mediums through AV on stage, to create unique visual experiences for audiences.
Cathy has studied at The Actors Centre, NIDA and Victoria University’s Theatre Arts program. She received a development award from Malthouse Theatre for a devised piece and has directed shows like The Maids, The Actor’s Nightmare and The Ugly Duckling. After a few years away from performing she’s recently been back on stage with On The Fly Impro in their Adelaide Fringe show Maestro and in Stacey Hallal’s Ruby Rocket. She loves collaborative storytelling and is looking forward to bringing that energy to the 24 Hour Theatre Project.
Holly is an Account Director at creative agency Floodlight. She loves working with creative people and bringing their ideas to life. Her love of theatre was honed with a performing arts degree from UTAS, and working with Play Every Day gives her the opportunity to continue to practice her craft. She has been a part of 24TP since it's SA debut in 2017, and can't wait to see what insanity comes out of the writers minds this year!
For the last four years, Scott has Produced, Written and Directed the Adelaide Short Play Festival for Adelaide Fringe. Before that, Scott Produced, Directed and Wrote for a new show at the Subiaco Arts Centre Perth, and workshops at the Seymour Centre Sydney.
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Ava-Rose Askew is a performer and graduate of the Elder Conservatorium of Music (University of Adelaide), holding a Bachelor of Music Theatre. Stage credits include Bonnie Parker in Bonnie and Clyde (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Chloe in Be More Chill (Hills Musical Company), Bimbo (Girl) in the Adelaide Fringe Award-winning production, Aunt March/Mrs. Kirk/Hag and Marmee cover in Little Women, and Mama Ogre/Thelonious/Tweedle Dee in Shrek the Musical. She has also appeared in Candide with State Opera South Australia/State Theatre Company South Australia, alongside cabaret appearances in Piano Bar and Cinematic Sinners. Ava-Rose is also a producer and voice artist with Fresh FM.
Bonet Fimeri (she/her) is a Singaporean-Australian actor, producer and dramaturg currently working on Kaurna Yerta. She has diverse experience across stage, screen, and creative industries and holds a Bachelor of Media (Journalism) from The University of Adelaide. In 2024, Bonet was selected to participate in Australian Plays Transform’s ‘Developing the Dramaturg’ program paired with ActNow Theatre, and participated in OzAsia Festival’s 2024 Artist Lab. She has appeared on stage in Dora Abraham's original play 'Coldhands' at RUMPUS Theatre and was listed as one of 'the 10 rising South Australian theatre stars to watch in 2024 and beyond’ by The Advertiser.
Carol Lawton studied Performing Arts in the UK and has since built a versatile career across stage and screen. In addition to popular performances in the 24.one and 24.two theatre projects, she played Woman in the highly acclaimed South Australian debut of Tender Napalm and has appeared in productions including Me and My Girl, Blackrock, Death of a Salesman, Oscar and Felix, Empty Vanity, and Fefu and Her Friends. On screen, she featured in SBS’s global sensation The Hunting and in the acclaimed Wolf Creek TV series, as well as short films including the award-winning Charon for the Adelaide 48hr Film Project.
Danielle is an award-winning Malaysian-Australian actor, writer, theatre maker and producer, graduating from Flinders Drama Centre in 2021. She has worked with ActNow Theatre, State Theatre Company South Australia, Contemporary Asian Australian Performance, Windmill Theatre, South Australian Playwrights Theatre, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Fastbreak Films, Australian Plays Transform, DreamBIG Festival and OzAsia Festival.
In 2025, Danielle was ActNow Theatre’s MakeSpace x Adelaide Fringe Resident, developing and premiering her second solo work, The Good Decisions Project. She was also selected for ATYP’s National Studio.
Danielle is passionate about championing Asian-Australian stories, inspiring more Asian-Australians to pursue careers in the arts.
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Flinders University of South Australia, Drama Centre, BA (Hons) First Class (1992)
Focus: Community & Cultural Development & Community Arts, Arts & Culture, Education & Health sector.
Eliza is an independent artist and works as a Performer (Stage & Screen), Director, Acting Coach, Intimacy Director (IDC) for Stage & Screen and is a trained Audio Describer (2012). Eliza is a Creative Body-Based Learning (CBL) specialist and works as a Casual academic lecturer @ Flinders University & the University of South Australia (ELYF, PY, SY) & Carclew.
Elja is a seasoned improviser and performer with over a decade of stage experience. She has appeared at the Adelaide Fringe, Cabaret Fringe, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in shows including Unplotted Potter, Haiku for You, and Vicarious Cabaret. A founding member of Adelaide’s all-women improv troupe Alex and the Babes, she has taught with SA’s leading improv school On the Fly Impro since 2016. Elja has also starred in award-winning short films such as Switch (Best Micro Film, Indie Short Fest LA) and Chekov’s Gun (48 Hour Film Project, Adelaide).
Hayley is an Adelaide Hills local with a talent for accidentally stumbling into creative projects (much to her delight). She’s dabbled in just about everything - performing Shakespeare plays as a teenager, teaching screenwriting at university, producing music videos, composing a kids’ album, and even surviving a 24- hour film sprint. A part-time muso and occasional lyric-scribbler, she’s also a physical theatre nut drawn to dynamic characters, bold choices, and the glorious chaos of collaboration. This is her first time acting in a 24-hour play, and she’s equal parts excited and terrified - which, let’s be honest, feels about right.
Hugo Fielke is a locally and internationally trained performer and MC.
After having completed his Advanced diploma in Acting at ACArts, Hugo followed his passion for Shakespeare and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London during the summer of 2018. More recently, Hugo travelled to New York where he delved into the specifics of the Meisner repetition technique at the William Esper Studio, an experience that later proved to be essential to his development both as an artist and as a person in today’s world.
Jack moved from Mount Gambier to Adelaide to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor. He attended the Adelaide Collage of the Arts completing an Advanced Diploma in the Preforming Arts where he trained in both classical and contemporary methods of acting. His inspiration to pursue an acting career derives from his passion of storytelling. His previous work includes being a children’s entertainment performer, he also has a background in dance, improvisation skills and comedy. At AC Arts Jack played characters: Jim from Away and Trigorin from Seagull.
I discovered acting just a few years ago when I answered an advert for older citizens to learn how to Act. Having trained in public speaking I gave Acting a go and discovered I loved it.
With the Acting Out Troupe I have performed in community venues to packed out audiences. A short story I wrote became one of our favourite segments. Acting has brought me a new and satisfying chapter of my life proving life at over 70 can be fabulous!
John Charles has big presence on any stage. A graduate of the Adelaide College of the Arts acting program, he comes to theatre with a desire to create unique experiences that bring awareness of critical issues. The roles he has played while studying include Harry from Away (dir. David Mealor, 2024), Sorin from The Seagull (dir. Trent Baker 2024), and outside the college he played Caliban from The Tempest for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild (dir. Bronwyn Palmer, 2023). As an emerging artist, John hopes to create original theatre work to showcase talent that South Australia has to offer.
An English born actor, Jon studied Drama at Aberystwyth University. He made the move to London and performed a comedy play at The Camden Fringe, and at the The London Palladium performing as Rene Artoisin 'Allo 'Allo. He also has many film and television credits from his time in London. Since arriving in Australia, Jon has performed a role in Home and Away and an Australian Lamb advert, and most recently has done voice work for a new movie called 'Wicker'. Jon is incredibly excited to be performing in this production.
Kirsty is an improviser, children’s entertainer and MC with a keen eye for playfulness in performance. With a background as a school Drama teacher, over the past 12 years Kirsty has taught Drama and improvisation to students aged 4 – 74 in schools and organisations such as Mighty Good Talent School, On the Fly Impro, and Improv Adelaide. She performs improvised comedy year-round in Adelaide and has also performed in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her recent credits include StorySnorts, Improv Battle Royale, Vicarious Cabaret, Six In The City, and The Director’s Cut.
Lizzie Zeuner is an Adelaide-based actor and classically trained musician with a love for bold storytelling and beautiful language. She holds an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting) from the Adelaide College of the Arts, where she is trained in theatre, screen, movement, voice, and improvisation. Lizzie has a strong interest for Shakespeare, having taken on roles such as Oberon (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Paulina, and Autolycus (The Winter’s Tale). Outside of performing, Lizzie enjoys exploring photography, immersing herself in literature, and expressing her creativity through singing.
Mark Healy is an Adelaide-based actor whose work spans theatre and screen. Since debuting at the 2015 Adelaide Fringe with Tinder Surprise, he has performed in productions including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Death of a Salesman, The Golden Dragon, and Tender Napalm. On screen, Mark has appeared in short films such as The Final Chapter, Antaries, and The Sardonic Smile, as well as the feature Psychosis. He is drawn to roles that explore complexity and depth, bringing versatility and commitment to every performance.
Michelle is an emerging Adelaide Hills artist who is currently studying to become a drama teacher. Credits included being nominated for the Adelaide Theatre Guide Award ‘Best Young Female Performer’ and TASA’s ‘Best Female Youth Performer’, both for their role in ‘1918: The Untold Story’ at Hills Youth Theatre in 2019. Michelle is an active member of Play Every Day Actors Studio, taking the adult class and helping with teaching the youth classes.
Nicholas Koulioubas is a Greek/Australian actor and graduate of the Adelaide College of the Arts. Nicholas’s rigorous work ethic is matched only by his mischievous playfulness, which he applied with great panache in 100 Reasons for War under the direction of Anthony Nicola. Alongside his inquisitive mind Nicholas is proud of his skills in stage combat and parkour.
Peter Cortissos is an actor, comedian, writer and voiceover artist. Graduating from The Adelaide College of the Arts and further training at the John Bolton Theatre School, focusing on Jacques Lecoq's teachings.
Peter has worked consistently since 2011 as ‘Captain Starlight’, utilizing years of clowning and improvisation experience, performing in hospitals across Australia, the UK, and over 30 Aboriginal communities.
Peter has worked extensively in children’s theatre with Splash Theatre, Echelon Productions, Gaia Theatre, Inkpot Arts, Gumption Theatre, and Colourwheel Productions. Film Credits include Top End Wedding, Stateless, ANZAC Girls, Danger 5, The Golden Phung as well as various TVC’s
Ruby Lolic is an emerging performer with a strong interest in exploring relationships, perspectives, and the joys of life through theatre. She is delighted to be part of this play and grateful for the opportunity to share her creativity on stage.
Ruby Patrich is a dynamic Australian actor with a diverse portfolio spanning film, television, and theatre. She is best known for portrayal of Juliet in ‘Romeo & Juliet’ for the Adelaide Fringe Festival and for her role in ABC series ‘First Day.’ At just 21 years old, Ruby brings over a decade of performance experience, supported by training in dance, writing, and improvisation. Her recent work includes roles in a variety of short films, showcasing her versatility across both dramatic and comedic genres. Ruby is committed to bringing authenticity to every role and infusing her performances with sincerity and heart.
Tiffany Knight is an actor, director and lecturer in Drama at Flinders University, where she specialises in teaching Screen Acting. Tiffany recently directed the SASA-nominated web series Behind the Seams. Her screen appearances include Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1, ANZAC Girls, Red Dog and Wanted. Her stage credits include seven seasons with Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival and the multi-award-winning solo show, 19 weeks.
Tim Lorimar is a South Australian actor and musician with a passion for storytelling across stage and screen. With experience in theatre, film, and regular live music performance, he brings a dynamic and adaptable approach to his craft. His background in improv sharpens his instincts and sense of play, while his work as a performer informs his timing, presence, and connection with an audience. Tim thrives on collaboration and approaches each role with versatility and creativity, drawing on a broad range of performance experience.
Originally from the UK, Tom is an Adelaide based actor who graduated from the Adelaide College of the Arts in 2024 with an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting).
Prior to graduating Tom starred in several theatre productions through both the Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Festival including Escaping the Burning Sun and The Boredroom. Since graduating Tom has appeared in several productions, including the lead role in the short film Two Steps From Paradise. Outside of acting Tom also has a keen interest in writing and directing.
