History

Roma Performing Arts, or RPA, was affiliated in 1969, making us one of the town's oldest community groups. For decades now, we have presented a variety of dramas, comedies, pantomimes, and musicals. Our members, performers, stage crew, front of house team, and the committee are all enthusiastic volunteers who are driven by their passion for local theatre. We welcome anyone who would also like to contribute to the life of our theatre. We invite you to join us, both on and off stage, to become part of the family. Many of our shows are housed at Roma's premier performance venue, the Roma Cultural Centre.

​Our main studio is now located at the Roma Community Arts Centre, on Hawthorne St. Check out the history of our logo below:
Pre 2000
2000-2015
2016-Current

In the Community

Roma Performing Arts is dedicated to the local community and provides support in numerous ways. We make donations to a variety of community groups and causes as well as funding several local individuals in their artistic pursuits. 

​We also have several ongoing annual commitments including:
  • ANZAC Day donations to the Roma RSL
  • Funding for the Roma State College Performing Arts Award
  • Funding for the St John's Primary Performing Arts Award

Testimonies

Check out our Facebook Reviews to hear what audiences have to say.

Past Productions

  • Nunsense Jamboree (2021) Terry Schefe
  • Legally Blonde The Musical (2019) Emma Murray / Ella O'Brien / Tracey O'Brien
  • The Addams Family (2018) Trent Sellars
  • My Name is Alice (2018) Peyton Horn
  • Peter Pan (2017) Trent Sellars
  • The Boy From Oz (2016) Peter Devey
  • Nuncrackers (2015)
  • Murder in the Music Hall (2013) Cathy Cooper
  • Nunsense (2012) Eileen Hann / Cathy Cooper
  • Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (2011)
  • ​Grease (2011) Chon Doyle
  • Ma Baker's Tonic (2010) Hayley Caines
  • Cinderella Pantomime (2009) Cathy Cooper
  • Oklahoma! (2009)
  • Dimboola (2006)
  • The Sentimental Bloke (2004) Rachel Matthews
  • Robin the Hood (2003) Margaret Tiller / Rachel Matthews
  • The Sound of Music (2002)
  • Harry Redford Celebrations (2002) 
  • Bugsy Malone (2000)
  • Just Call Me Cowboy (2000)
  • Brigadoon (1998) Margaret Tiller
  • The Boyfriend (1997)
  • Phantom at the Music Hall (1997)
  • Mayor's Command Performance (1996) Debbie Craig
  • Guys n Dolls (1996) Brian Edmond / Margaret Tiller
  • Fiddler on the Roof (1995) Margaret Tiller / Roe Shield-Peters
  • Just to the West (1993) Margaret Tiller
  • Black and White Minstrels (1991) Margaret Tiller
  • Pajama Game (1990) Roxanne Scott
  • South Pacific (1989) Paul Collins
  • West Side Story (1988) Penny Hamilton
  • Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1987) Llyon O'Connell
  • Key for Two (1987) Brian O'Rourke
  • Mikado (1986) Brian Slater
  • Dimboola (1986) Dot Norton
  • Stages Through the Ages (1985) Shaun Dorney
  • Oklahoma (1985) Rod Strachan
  • Housemaster (1984) Maxine Mawn
  • Pirates of Penzance (1984) Rod Strachan
  • Peg of My Heart (1983) Robert Burdon
  • Lilac Time (1983) Rod Strachan
  • Toad of Toad Hall Jnr (1982) Edrine Keegan
  • Murder in the Music Hall (1982) Noel Miller
  • Junior Thesbian (1981) Edrine Keegan
  • Cactus Flower (1981) Rod Strachan
  • Cinderella (1981) Edrine Keegan
  • The Rape of the Belt (1979) Viv Harling / Marg Alcorn
  • Peril at Euthulla (1979) Ian Heath / Marg Alcorn
  • Knees Up Piccalilli Lil (1979) Gilbert Spottiswood
  • Hands Across the Sea (1979) Judy Ann Kent
  • Plaza Suite (1979) Viv Harling
  • I'll Get My Man (1979) Rod Strachan
  • Dear Delinquent (1977) Olga Thew
  • Move Over Mrs Markham (1976) Robyn Newton
  • Oh! What a Lovely War (1975) Sean Grant
  • Scrooge (1975) Rod Strachan
  • The Mating of Ulich Dooley (1975) Rod Strachan
  • Gaslight (1975) Lynne Craswell
  • Love's a Luxury (1974) Rod Strachan
  • Critic's Choice (1974) Edrine Keegan
  • Lack Limelight (1974) Jo Bosly
  • The Impossible Years (1973) Kay Dinte
  • Auntie Name (1972) Rob Raymond
  • Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (1972) Olga Thew
  • Raggedy Anne (1972) Noel Miller
  • Alice in Wonderland (1972) Noel Miller
  • What Did We Do Wrong (1971) Rod Strachan
  • A Man for All Seasons (1971) Noel Miller
  • Barefoot in the Park (1970) Jo Bosly
  • On Monday Next (1969) Jim Robertson
  • Our Town Jnr (1969) Noel Miller
  • Cinderella (1969) Jo Bosly

Pre Affiliation:
  • Doctor in the House (1968) Mrs Reardon
  • The Chalk Garden (1968) Isabel Wells
  • The Man (1968) Jan McLean
  • Dark Heritage (1966) Jo Bosly
  • Toad of Toad Hall (1965) Joan Keith
  • Bell, Book and Candle (1965) Barry Slamon
  • The Importance of Being Ernest (1965) Joan Keith
  • One Day of the Year (1965) Jo Bosly
  • Housemaster (1964) Jo Bosly
  • Ten Little Niggers (1964) Jenny Greenslade
  • The Reluctant Debutante (1963) Geraldine Rearden
  • Miranda (1963) Beris Tomkins
  • Dial M for Murder (1962) Mrs Epworth
  • Colour Bar (1962) Mrs Epworth
  • Thinking Aloud (1962) Mrs J Keith
  • The Monkeys (1961) Mrs Maiden
  • Bonaventure (1961) Mrs Maiden
  • All for Mary (1961) George Robinson
  • The White Sheep of the Family (1961) George Robinson​