‘The Beep Test’ is a comedic, fast-paced, over the top new Australian musical that dives into the drama and chaos that was school Beep Tests. The musical follows four determined students and one far too enthusiastic PE Teacher of class 7C as they compete for the number one place whatever the cost! This Aussie show has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades (see below), recently being winning the Green Room Award for ‘Best New Australian Music Theatre Writing.’ Audiences can expect tight choreography, a hilarious script and some knock-your-socks-off singing!
AWARDS
2019 - Julie Michael Cabaret Award - WAAPA
2020 - Martin Sims Award (Nominated) - Perth Fringe
2022 - Best Performance Ensemble Ensemble - Melbourne Fringe
2022 - Best Theatre (Nominated) - Melbourne Fringe
2023 - Weekly Award Winner, Theatre and Physical Theatre - Adelaide Fringe
2023 - Best New Australian Musical Theatre Writing - Green Room Awards
2023 - Best Ensemble (Nominated)- Green Room Awards
2023 - Best Music Direction, Conor Neylon (Nominated)- Green Room Awards
2023 - Best Supporting Actor, Josh Reckless (Nominated)- Green Room Awards
Production History
September 2019. Julie Michael Cabaret Award, The Roundhouse Theatre, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. 10 minute mini-musical. Sir: Ethan Jones, Zach: Axel Duffy, Jane: Sara Reed, Cooper: Jack Keen, Sandra: Emily Wood. Direction Jackson Peele, Musical Direction Conor Neylon
February 2020. Perth FRINGEWORLD, Paper Mountain, Northbridge, ‘Neylon & Peele.’ 50-minute production. Sir: Jack Twelvetree, Zach: Tim Ogborne, Jane: Zoe Crisp, Cooper: Jack Keen, Sandra: Emily Wood. Directed by Jackson Peele, Assistant Director/ Set Designer William Gammell, Musical Direction Conor Neylon, Production Team Tiana Catalano, Jackson Peele, Conor Neylon, William Gammell, Photography Matthew Lister, Design Caitlin New
October 2022. Melbourne Fringe and Theatreworks, ‘Neylon & Peele.’ 55 minute production. Sir: Lachlan Hewson, Zach: Josh Reckless, Jane: Sara Reed, Cooper: Jack Keen, Sandra: Jo Jabalde . Direction Jackson Peele, Musical Direction Conor Neylon, Assistant Direction Alice Fittock, Stage Management Will Barker, Lighting Design Gabriel Bethune, Visual Design Francis Cao
February/March 2023. Adelaide Fringe and Holden St Theatres, ‘Neylon & Peele.’ 55 minute production. Sir: Lachlan Hewson, Zach: Josh Reckless, Jane: Sara Reed, Cooper: Jack Keen, Sandra: Jo Jabalde. Direction Jackson Peele, Musical Direction Mark Bradley, Assistant Direction Tiana Catalano, Stage Management Will Barker, Lighting Design Gabriel Bethune
Reviews
“The Beep Test is an original musical theatre show that is an A+ production. It is an exceptional fun hour of comedy...” - My Melbourne Arts
“received a well-deserved standing ovation at the performance I attended. A touching and impressive local show that deserves a further life.” - Stage Whispers
“The Beep Test is a ridiculously fun, fast-paced, and witty walk down memory lane” - InReview