GAT Awards

19/03/2026

"It's astounding... time is fleeting..."

And it certainly is, because TONIGHT is the opening night for our friends Maffra Dramatic Society, and their production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

A cult-classic, with unforgettable characters and an iconic score, join the team at MDS as they bring this beloved show to the stage.

Details of the show are below, and a huge, huge chookas to the cast and crew!
🎭 Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show
📍 The Wedge, Sale
📅 March 20–29, 2026
🎟 https://thewedge.com.au/event/richard-obriens-the-rocky-horror-show/

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05/03/2026

"Morning in Paris, the city wakes to the bells of Notre Dame..." 🔔

A huge chookas to our fabulous friends, and newest G*T member company, Class Act Productions Inc. , for the opening night of their production of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

A collaboration between Class Act, the West Gippsland Chorale and Gippsland Symphony Orchestra, this breath-taking production is not one to be missed.

See the details of the show below, and be sure to get your tickets!
🎭 Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame
📍 Gippsland Performing Arts Centre
📅 March 6–15, 2026
🎟 https://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/gpac/events/Disneys_The_Hunchback_of_Notre_Dame

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05/02/2026

Congratulations to our newly appointed 2026 G*T Exec

President -Todd Miller
Vice President - Joel Stevenson
Treasurer- Leane Gooding
Secretary - Renee Fallon

Judges Coordinator - Christine Skicko

04/02/2026

Notice of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Year ending 31.12.25

The Annual General Meeting of Gippsland Associated Theatre Inc. will be held on Thursday 5th February, 2026
7.30pm at The Hub, 1 Oak Street, Drouin

Agenda:
• Welcome
• Apologies
• Acceptance of Minutes of previous A.G.M.
• President’s Annual Report
• Treasurer’s Financial Report
• Election of Executive Office Bearers for 2026
• All positions on the committee are declared vacant for:
• ----President
• ----Vice President
• ----Secretary
• ----Treasurer
• Appointment of Judges Coordinator
• Election of Judging Panel
• Confirmation of Award Hosting Schedule for the next 3 years
• Award Sponsorships
• Voting on the tabled motions

Nominations for Executive Office Bearers:
Nominations to be received by 29th January,2026. If no nominations received by this date, nominations will be open to the floor on the night of the AGM.

Proxy Voting:
Gippsland Associated Theatre Inc allows for proxy voting on Motions and for the Election of executive committee members if nominations have been made and accepted at least 1 week prior to the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you at the A.G.M., your input is critical to the ongoing success of Gippsland Association Theatre Inc.

08/12/2025

Congratulations to all of our 2025 G*T Award recipients:

MUSICAL THEATRE
Most Outstanding Lead Actor Male - Jonah van Stekelenburg as Bud Davenport - Gutenberg the Musical - WTG
Most Outstanding Lead Actor Female - Kerryn Lockhart as Morticia Addams - The Addams Family - WTG
Most Outstanding Support Actor Male - Scott Lawerence as Uncle Fester - The Addams Family - WTG
Most Outstanding Support Actor Female - Sid Mullins as Alice Beineke - The Addams Family - WTG
Most Outstanding Hair & Makeup Design - Jess Purtle & Kerrin Barker - The Addams Family - WTG
Most Outstanding Set Design - Tad Hendry - The Addams Family - WTG
Most Outstanding Costume Design - Jaida Warren - The Addams Family - WTG
Most Outstanding Lighting Design - Trevor Wyboon - The Addams Family - WTG
Most Outstanding Sound - Jack Jones - The Wedding Singer - WTC
Most Outstanding Director - Joel Stevenson - Gutenberg the Musical - WTG
Most Outstanding Choreographer - Melody Paulet - The Wedding Singer - WTC
Most Outstanding Musical Director - Kerryn Lockhart & Malcolm McCaffrey - Gutenberg the Musical - WTG
Most Outstanding Program - The Addams Family - WTG
Most Outstanding Production - Gutenberg the Musical - WTG

DRAMA/COMEDY
Most Outstanding Lead Actor Male - Justin Stephens as Richard Hannay - The 39 Steps - WTG
Most Outstanding Lead Actor Female - Marni Johnston as Christine - My sister Jill - Offshore
Most Outstanding Support Actor Male - Joel Stevenson as Clown 1 - The 39 Steps - WTG
Most Outstanding Support Actor Female - Pearl Hunter as Clown 2 - The 39 Steps - WTG
Most Outstanding Hair & Makeup Design - Kylie Sinclair & Danielle Davey - The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Set Design - Justin Stephens - The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Costume Design - Leane Gooding & Kylie Jansen - The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Lighting Design - Jimmi Jones-Ellis & Justin Stephens - The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Sound - Justin Stephens - The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Director - Justin Stephens - The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Program - Things I Know to Be True - OTL
Most Outstanding Production - The Game’s Afoot - WTC

GIPPSLAND THEATRE
Most Outstanding Youth Performance Male Presenting - Felix Fothergill as Willard - Footloose - LLT
Most Outstanding Youth Performance Female Presenting - Aoife O’Connell as Ariel Moore - Footloose - LLT
Most Outstanding Cameo Performance - Deb Welch as Martha Gillette - The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Small Ensemble - Cast of Gutenburg the Musical - WTG
Most Outstanding Large Ensemble - The Cast of The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Properties - Caroline Allen, Fiona Camp,
Kathryn Bordonaro, Natalie Collings - The Game’s Afoot - WTC
Most Outstanding Technical Achievement - The Game’s Afoot - Rain and Exterior Snow Effects - WTC

2025 Alby Fisher Award
Adie Perry for writing clever and catchy songs to enhance the story in James and the Giant Peach

SILVER OVATION AWARDS
MUSICAL THEATRE
Most Outstanding Supporting Actor Male - Mitchell Cameron as Glen Guglia - The Wedding Singer - WTC
Most Outstanding Choreographer - Linda Hamilton - The Addams Family - WTG

DRAMA COMEDY
Most Outstanding Leqd Actor Female - Kellie Bray as Fran Price - Things I Know to be True - OTL
Most Outstanding Support Actor Female - Rhiannon Stephens as Daria Chase - The Game’s Afoot - WTC

GIPPSLAND THEATRE
Most Outstanding Youth Performance (female presenting) - Penny Pratt as Reporter - James and the Giant Peach - WYT
Most Outstanding Large Ensemble - The Cast - Stop Rewind - Moartz

03/12/2025

Hi all

We are really looking forward to catching up with you all on Saturday night - 6.30 start!!
Tables are allocated with a very clear list at entry.

If by chance one of your party is unwell or can’t make it for any reason please contact Leane - [email protected] as we have a short wait-list, we can on-sell the ticket for you.

See you there 🤩🤩

21/11/2025

Today is your last chance to buy tickets!!
Only a few left!

Tickets are still available for the 2025 G*T awards but you better get in quick!

Bookings close 22.11.25 for what is going to be a wonderful evening of Gippsland theatre.
It's a fun night to celebrate the year that was, acknowledge all of our hard work and even hear a few performances from some of the nominated shows.

Book your tickets now to join in on the fun: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1484307

20/11/2025

Have you booked yet?

Seats are filling up and time is running out to get your tickets to the 2025 G*T Awards.

Bookings close 22.11.25 and no late bookings will be accepted.

Come along and celebrate the stellar year of theatre in Gippsland and acknowledge the hard work of everyone involved both on and off the stage!

Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1484307

16/11/2025

Tickets are still available for the 2025 G*T awards but you better get in quick!

Bookings close 22.11.25 for what is going to be a wonderful evening of Gippsland theatre.
It's a fun night to celebrate the year that was, acknowledge all of our hard work and even hear a few performances from some of the nominated shows.

Book your tickets now to join in on the fun: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1484307