PAST PRODUCTION ARCHIVE
The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood • 27 February to 8 March 2026
PACA Productions staged the Australian amateur premiere of Disney’s Frozen with an ambitious mainstage production at The Concourse Theatre. Bringing the magic to life on stage, the production featured bespoke Arendelle production design, 2 custom-built full-scale puppets, over 100 custom costumes, a 23-piece live symphony orchestra conducted by David Catterall, and an extraordinary Sydney cast and crew.
NOW SHOWING & UPCOMING SEASONS
Loved the magic of Frozen? Explore our current mainstage season and upcoming Broadway premieres at The Concourse Theatre!
ENGINEERING ARENDELLE
Bespoke Arendelle Scenic Design
For the landmark Australian amateur premiere of Disney's Frozen, Production Designer William Pulley and Co-Directors Kaitlin Hillier and Rodrigo Medina Noël transformed The Concourse Theatre into the winter kingdom of Arendelle. Custom Nordic architectural set pieces, atmospheric stage snow, dynamic theatrical lighting, and integrated visual design brought Cassidy Lobb's Act I finale “Let It Go” to life.
2 Custom Puppets & 100+ Costumes
Head of Wardrobe Erica Williams and our construction team built over 100 bespoke Arendelle costumes, including Elsa's split-second on-stage ice-dress transformation, alongside 2 full-scale articulated puppets for Olaf (brought to life by Lachlan Ceravolo) and Sven (performed by Jack Fahd).
23-Piece Live Symphony Orchestra
At a time when commercial and professional theatre productions are increasingly cutting down their orchestra sizes or replacing acoustic players with digital click-tracks, PACA makes it a core mission to showcase live musical talent. Under the baton of Music Director David Catterall, a full 23-piece live symphony orchestra performed Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez's complete Broadway score.
TRAILERS & CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Step Inside the Ice Palace: Official Teaser
Official Cast Reveal & Company Announcement
Director's Diary: Staging Frozen
“Frozen is a plot deeply rooted in love: a love that is sacrificial, where our actions are not driven by what we gain, but how much someone means to us.”
Following our triumphant season at The Concourse Theatre, director Kaitlin Hillier shared an exclusive retrospective in Stage Whispers detailing the mammoth undertaking of premiering Disney's Frozen in Australia: marshaling our dedicated Sydney cast, ensemble, and crew, on-stage theatrical magic, 2 custom-built puppets, over 100 custom costumes, and a 23-piece live symphony orchestra to build the winter kingdom of Arendelle.
Critical Reception & Reviews
THE 4TH WALL REVIEWS
“The warmth of PACA Productions' presentation of Frozen left me cheering for joy... Cassidy Lobb was truly born to play Elsa with a magnetising presence, while Sophia Duncan as Anna is comedy gold and a masterclass of authentic character acting. Directing the amateur premiere is a mammoth responsibility and the team should be proud of the standard they have set for future productions across the country.”
“A fantastic amateur production that came across like a professional show. The singing, dancing, set, costumes: all amazing!”
- Liene D., Fever Verified
“The foyer was awash with tiny Elsas... capturing the pure magic of musical theatre.”
- Tracy Payne
Concluded its landmark season at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood with standing ovations across sold-out performances.
PRINCIPAL CAST & PRODUCTION TEAM
Meet the principal artists, youth performers, and creative leadership team behind PACA's Australian amateur premiere of Disney's Frozen.
Principal Cast
Production Team
STAGE PRODUCTION GALLERY
Stage Production Gallery
PHOTOS BY GRANT LESLIE PHOTOGRAPHY • 15 PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When did PACA Productions stage Disney's Frozen at The Concourse?
PACA staged the landmark Australian amateur premiere of Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood from 27 February to 8 March 2026, welcoming over 8,000 patrons across sold-out performances with a 23-piece live symphony orchestra conducted by David Catterall and bespoke Arendelle scenic and costume design.
Can schools and theatre companies hire PACA's Frozen costumes and Olaf/Sven puppets?
Yes! Our full 100+ costume Arendelle wardrobe, including Elsa's rapid-change ice gown, coronation robes, and our custom-engineered Olaf and Sven stage puppets, is available for hire Australia-wide via our Costume, Prop & Set Hire department.
How can I see what PACA Productions is staging next at The Concourse?
Explore our current mainstage season, upcoming Broadway premieres, performance dates, and ticket links at The Concourse Theatre directly on our Official Productions Hub.
How do young performers and adults audition for future PACA musicals?
All casting calls, youth video self-tapes, and adult in-person auditions in Ryde are managed via our Auditions & Casting Hub and the PACA Auditions Portal.