Join us for our annual fundraising event with delicious food, great wine and a whole lot of fun, hosted by the ever-sparkly Todd McKenney and the fabulous Georgie Parker.
We’re rolling out the red carpet and you’re invited to the show behind the show!
Join us for a night of food, wine and a whole lot of fun, hosted by the ever-sparkly Todd McKenney and the fabulous Georgie Parker.
You’ll be treated to sneak-peek performances from our 2026 season, take your shot at raffle prizes that deserve a standing ovation, and raise your hand in our live auctions to help Ensemble keep the drama exactly where it belongs — on the stage!
So, pull a group of friends together, dust off your party shoes, warm up your applause, and get ready for a night where theatre meets mischief, and every laugh (and bid!) makes a difference.
Todd McKenney
One of Australia’s most dynamic performers, Todd McKenney has entertained audiences for over 30 years across stage and screen. His first Ensemble Theatre production was SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS (2006) with Nancye Hayes, which toured nationally, won the Helpmann Award for Best Regional Touring Production and returned in 2016. He has also delighted Ensemble audiences with cabaret shows and most recently reunited with Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry in THE ODD COUPLE at Theatre Royal Sydney.
Todd’s stage career is legendary, led by his acclaimed portrayal of Peter Allen in THE BOY FROM OZ. Other highlights include CATS, WICKED, HAIRSPRAY, SHREK, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT and STRICTLY BALLROOM.
On television, Todd is best known as a long-standing judge on 20 seasons of DANCING WITH THE STARS and has hosted or performed in major Seven Network events including THE FULL MONTY and THE REAL DIRTY DANCING.
Georgie Parker
Georgie Parker’s relationship with Ensemble Theatre began at 16 as an usher — the start of a lifelong connection with the company. Now one of Australia’s most recognisable performers, her career spans more than four decades across stage and screen.
Georgie has appeared in numerous Ensemble productions including HOW TO PLOT A HIT IN TWO DAYS, THE GREAT DIVIDE, RHINESTONE REX AND MISS MONICA, MURDER ON THE WIRELESS, LUNA GALE, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK and RABBIT HOLE. In 2026, she will return alongside Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry in 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD.
Georgie’ wider stage credits include HIGH SOCIETY (MTC), SCENES FROM A SEPARATION, ALL IN THE TIMING (STC), THE THREEPENNY OPERA (QTC) and the arena spectacular THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER.
On screen, Georgie is a household name with eleven Logie nominations and seven wins, including two Gold, and beloved roles in A COUNTRY PRACTICE, ALL SAINTS and HOME AND AWAY.
Brittanie Shipway
Brittanie Shipway is a Gumbaynggirr and Turkish storyteller whose work spans acting, singing, writing, and dramaturgy. She made her Ensemble Theatre debut as writer and performer with A LETTER FOR MOLLY which was nominated for Broadway World’s Best Play and was a semi-finalist in the Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award. Ensemble has since commissioned her to write a new play, premiering in 2027.
Brittanie founded First Stories, a playwriting program with Theatre Works mentoring emerging First Nations writers, and regularly works as a dramaturg on new Australian musicals, including ZOMBIE! (Hayes) and THE DEB (ATYP).
Her 2025 season as a director includes a national tour of David Milroy’s WALTZING THE WILARRA, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Hayes) and THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (Neglected Musicals).
As a performer, credits include THE DISMISSAL, KINKY BOOTS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, FUNNY GIRL, BIG FISH, THE SAPPHIRES and CHESS. Brittanie also received the APRA AMCOS Professional Development Award and Creative Australia’s Dreaming Award.
Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor is a writer, performer and broadcaster, best known for his work with THE CHASER, the comedy team behind ABC TV programs THE CHASER’S WAR ON EVERYTHING, CNNNN, and THE HAMSTER WHEEL. On stage, he made his Ensemble Theatre debut in David Williamson’s JACK OF HEARTS and appeared in NEVILLE’S ISLAND.
Alongside Andrew Hansen, Evan Williams, Mark Humphries and Christie Whelan Browne, Chris has been commissioned by Ensemble to create THE YEAR IN TATTERS, a 2026 revue. The production casts a sharp comedic eye over the year’s politics and culture, promising sketches, songs and lawsuits in the making!
Chris’ wider theatre work includes STC’s musical comedy DEAD CAESAR and his own live shows, including THE TAYLOR LECTURE, ONE MAN SHOW and IN CONVERSATION WITH LIONEL CORN. A journalist-turned-comedy writer, Chris co-hosted triple j’s TODAY TODAY, co-created the ARIA-winning THE BLOW PARADE and the acclaimed Foxtel drama UPRIGHT.
David Williamson AO
David Williamson AO is one of Australia’s most successful playwrights and has been honoured as a National Living Treasure. He has written over 50 plays, including classics such as THE REMOVALISTS, DON’S PARTY, TRAVELLING NORTH and THE CLUB, many of which have been adapted for film and television.
Ensemble Theatre has enjoyed a 30-year relationship with Williamson, presenting sellout seasons of DREAM HOME, JACK OF HEARTS, ODD MAN OUT, SORTING OUT RACHEL, THE BIG TIME, CRUNCH TIME, RHINESTONE REX AND MISS MONICA and THE GREAT DIVIDE to name a few. This year, Ensemble staged ARIA and EMERALD CITY, and in 2026 will present the premiere of his latest work, THE SOCIAL LADDER alongside TOP SILK.
Williamson’s contributions to theatre have earned him twelve AWGIE Awards, five Australian Film Institute awards, and a Special NSW Premier’s Literary Award for lifetime achievement, cementing his status as a defining voice in Australian culture.