Mashed Theatre & Films

07/06/2026

ACTOR'S INTENSIVE INDUSTRY GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT:

Check out one of our industry professionals, Peter Thurnwald - you may know him from Netflix' 'XO Kitty' and Stan's hit 'Bump'. These School Holidays he'll be running an acting workshop with a focus on Screen Acting Techniques and Industry Preparation during our School Holiday 3-Day Actor's Intensive both in Toowoomba (Mashed Theatre & Films) and Brisbane (Metro Arts).

'Peter Thurnwald is an Australian actor who’s most known for his leading roles in Netflix’s multi-week number one show, ‘XO Kitty’ and Stan’s international hit, ‘Bump’. His sharp rise to success is due to both his love of acting, and deep knowledge of the craft. It’s these techniques which have allowed him to become well known amongst Hollywood casting directors, and hopes to share this knowledge with others in his masterclass.'

Toowoomba Intensive
Mashed Theatre & Films, 126 Margaret Street, Toowoomba
Wednesday 1st July - Friday 3rd July

Brisbane Intensive
Metro Arts, 97 Boundary St, West End
Monday 6th July - Wednesday 8th July

For More Information or to Sign Up click the link below:
https://mashedtheatre.com/winter-holiday-workshops-2/

03/06/2026

TOUR PHOTO DUMP

Thank you to all the schools in Victoria that hosted our team, Amanda and Kyle, as they whimsically performed our shows across the state! Here's some lovely snaps from various locations in Vic.

Our team spent the night on the Spirit of Tasmania, and have set foot once again on dry land where they'll be touring Tassy for the next two weeks!

See you soon students and teachers in Tas!

26/05/2026

All the world's a stage... and for the next five weeks, ours stretches from Victoria to Tasmania and all the way through New South Wales.

Our touring team is officially on the road, delivering Shakespeare and Well-Being productions to schools across three states.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Our actors just have a lot of kilometres thrust upon them.

Wish them luck! 🎭🚐💨

18/05/2026

Want To Level Up Your Acting Game These School Holidays?

This School Holidays we're running a 3-day professional training experience for young actors ready to push themselves creatively, build confidence, and sharpen their craft.

Across three intensive days, participants will work alongside professional actors, filmmakers, and teaching artists in a multi-disciplinary training environment exploring:

• Screen Acting
• Theatre Training
• Music Theatre
• Ensemble Work
• Improvisation
• Voice & Movement
• Audition & Performance Skills

Designed for passionate young performers aged 13–17, this is a chance to step into a professional creative space, challenge yourself artistically, and connect with other like-minded actors.

📍 TOOWOOMBA — Mashed Theatre
1st–3rd July
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

📍 BRISBANE — Metro Arts
6th–8th July
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

⚠️ Limited Spots Available

Book now at:
https://mashedtheatre.com/

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Step into an intensive three-day training experience designed for passionate young performers ready to challenge themselves creatively, build confidence, and develop professional acting skills across multiple disciplines.

18/05/2026

Want To Level Up Your Acting Game These School Holidays?

This School Holidays we're running a 3-day professional training experience for young actors ready to push themselves creatively, build confidence, and sharpen their craft.

Across three intensive days, participants will work alongside professional actors, filmmakers, and teaching artists in a multi-disciplinary training environment exploring:

• Screen Acting
• Theatre Training
• Music Theatre
• Ensemble Work
• Improvisation
• Voice & Movement
• Audition & Performance Skills

Designed for passionate young performers aged 13–17, this is a chance to step into a professional creative space, challenge yourself artistically, and connect with other like-minded actors.

📍 TOOWOOMBA — Mashed Theatre
1st–3rd July
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

📍 BRISBANE — Metro Arts
6th–8th July
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

⚠️ Limited Spots Available

Book now at:
https://mashedtheatre.com/

05/05/2026

The work experience kid is getting in the way of me writing my magnum opus.

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22/04/2026

A film we made alongside Continuance Pictures. and Sandy Pictures, is making it's Australian Premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival.

With a star studded cast from the likes of The One Shu (Shuang Hu - Five Blind Dates on Amazon Prime ), Isabella Procida, Charles Cottier (Home & Away, The Demon Disorder), Peter Thurnwald (XO Kitty), George Pullar (It Only Takes a Night, Stonefish), and many more local talents - it's a project we're very proud to have been apart of.

Our long time producing partner Tristan Barr at the helm in the director's chair, did wonderful work alongside Director of Photography Julian Panetta to create an eerily Australian Gothic planescape that will suck audiences into the world.

Our Artistic Director, Matthew Caffoe, also stars in this feature and makes their first feature film debut as the Irish Catholic Priest burdened with knowledge he shouldn't posess, Father Muldoon.

We're super proud of everyone involved in getting this over the line, from the writers, to the cast and crew and the creatives and producers pushing this forward.

We're keen to see everyone this Friday, 24th April for the Premiere of Deathkeeper.

DEATHKEEPER — PREMIERE THIS FRIDAY 🔥
5:30PM — Red Carpet
6:30PM — Screening + Q&A

Matt Caffoe plays Father Muldoon will be joining after apart of the Q&A.

Shot on the outskirts of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the film blends horror, romance and the supernatural with a throwback to the Noughties. At its core, it’s about love and loss.

Made fully independently, with a small local team.

Come experience it with us. Tickets via the website.

21/04/2026

1 MORE WEEK TO GO!

Are you an aspiring actor based in Toowoomba/Darling Downs?

Term 2 enrolments are open for Screen Acting for Teens (Ages 13–17) with only 1 week before classes kick off!

This 8-week program focuses on professional on-camera performance, taught by film-maker, actor and screenwriter Matthew Caffoe.

Students will make a short showreel scene this term - diving into the deep end and developing on their on-screen skills and presence.

Classes held Monday nights kicking off 27th April!
Beginner-friendly classes + Advanced (audition-only)
Work with motivated young actors and start building your network early.

Enrol now:
https://mashedtheatre.com/classes-for-teens/

21/04/2026

Van packed? Check. Sunnies on? Check. Frosted tips? Double check.

Kyle is keen to see you all in schools for our biggest Term 2 yet - and we hope you're just as excited!! This term our touring team will be performing through QLD, NSW, VIC and for the first time ever TASMANIA!

Stay tuned for an adventure packed term! Make sure you follow to see exclusive behind the scenes vlog-style van talks with our touring actors as they travel, perform, bump-in and bump-out and whatever else it is they do.

See you all soon!