How To Vote + student Q&A

Read about the play + a Q&A with our cast to learn more

Our upcoming show How To Vote takes place on November 28th & November 29th 2025. Tickets on sale now!

How to Vote - written by Julian Larnach -

This story follows an entire election that is taken place on an Australian university campus. The story highlights the hazardous world of politics through the eyes of the youth. When Tash Bridges - the former student council president - mysteriously steps down after successfully running for three years in a row, three new candidates decide to step up and fight for her vacant spot. Lizzie Somers, Giles O'hagan and Monica DePuissant, are RTU's (Royal theatre university) new competitors for the crown. RTU's Vice Chancellor makes it clear to all three runners that they must obey the campaign rules, however, with a combination of revealed secrets, deception and sabotage, things quickly go to the contrary of the Chancellors demand. With student Journalists- Figaro, Andy & Elise. Lizzie's campaign team - Phillipa & Kev. Gile's Campaign team - Warren & Hanya. And Monica, who's... running alone. Everything that could possibly go wrong, does go wrong, but it's up to you as the audience to make the final vote amongst this chaos. Who will hold Tash Bridge's previous title? And how many students can survive the election? Come to our show to find out. Go to ticket page 

Q&A with the cast of How To Vote - Ridgeline Youth Theatre Company

Question : What is one thing you think most people won't expect to see in How To Vote ?

Answer from Maddie : The audience has a really strong role to play too, they are also a part of this election. 

Answer from Malaika : Definitely the variety of characters that we have.

Question : What should people most look forward to with our performance ?

Answer from Lucy : The performance itself, I think it'll be easy to see the time and effort that has gone into rehearsing/organising all of this.

Question : Without spoiling anything, what is your favourite scene in the entire play ?

Answer from Finley: I really like the debate. I love the stage play - it's fun but also kind of violent.

Answer from Molly : My favourite scene is when we see the college room playing their game 'murder ball', to me, that scene is really funny. Although the debate is a close second, especially when things start to get heated.

Answer from Heidi : Definitely the debate. A lot happens, I can't say too much, but there is a lot of shouting.

Question : What is something you want audience members to know before coming to our show?

Answer from Alice : We've worked really hard for this. We've been with this script for five months now, a lot of love has gone into this.

Answer from Quin: Expect the unexpected.

Question : How do you feel with the show being less than a month away?

Answer from Tess : Nervous, but definitely excited.

Answer from Lotte : Scared, but more excited - I know the performance is going to be really great.

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