Your chance to be in our hit ukulele musical!

A kooky ukey love story with unique audience engagement

Coming to the Bondi Pavilion, Sydney, 18-28 June 2026

After sell-out seasons in Central Victoria in 2019, and premiering in Auckland in 2024, Uked! is ready to get Sydney strumming.

Play along or be on stage with KARLA!

Register your interest now at uked.beintheshow@gmail.com

Volunteer Performers playing Karla’s fellow club members from the Newstead Ukulele Troupe (NUTS), on stage with Pete Gavin as JEREMY, the NUTS leader.

Calling all passionate ukulele players! You’re invited to be in the hit play-along ukulele musical, Uked!

THE STORY

Uked! is the hilarious and poignant story of KARLA, who is dumped on her 50th birthday by her violin-playing boyfriend Brian.  Between caring her for aged mother and working at Pack’nTrack with her friends Leonie and Julie, Karla begins to worry that she’ll never find love. The world is changing and she’s struggling to find her place in it. Desperate to belong and prove her musical worth, Karla buys a ukulele and joins a dating site – learning that love and the ukulele have a lot in common.

More info – https://uked.com.au/

Rebecca Morton who starred as KARLA in the Uked! premiere to sell-out audiences in Guildford Central Victoria in 2029

‘I wrote the show for all the Karlas out there, and to celebrate the humble ukulele’s ability to bring people together – and as an antidote to the daily misery of the news.’ – Jane Cafarella, writer.

MUST SEE! Take your uke, join in, sing or smile along! A GREAT NIGHT! Laughed a lot.‘ – Michelle Robie, Castlemaine, Vic.

‘If you only get to indulge in one ukulele fantasy this year, make sure it’s this one. A great night out!‘ – Kim Burns Music.‘Gave in, going again! 🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼 please don’t miss this!‘ – Kaye Nankervis, Bendigo.

BE IN THE SHOW

Bring your uke and play-along with Karla from the audience (chords and lyrics displayed on screen).  Playing level: beginner to intermediate. Songbook provided in advance.

BE ON STAGE WITH KARLA

Be on stage as KARLA’S fellow ukulele club members. Four Volunteer Performers are required each night. VPs get discounted tickets, free merch and attend two rehearsals.

Hate audience participation? Just sit back and enjoy the show!

NUTS in action on stage with KARLA (Rebecca Morton) and JEREMY (Pete Gavin) in the Guildford premiere of Uked!
NUTS in action at the Newham Mechanics Institute with KARLA (Rebecca Morton) and JEREMY (Pete Gavin).
KARLA (Rebecca Morton) gets into the song with the GRUBS (Guildford Regional Ukulele Band) led by RUTH (Fi Chant – far right).

BE IN THE UKED! BAND

Professional players and seasoned ukulele teachers are invited to register their interest to audition for the Uked! band. Two players are required (bass and tenor).  Includes a small walk-on acting role.

Don’t miss out! Register your interest now. uked.beintheshow@gmail.com. More info: https://uked.com.au/

JEREMY (Pete Gavin) and JOEL (Tex Turkey – drummer in the Uked! band) ham it up while KARLA (Rebecca Morton) and the NUTS play along.

SPONSOR OUR SHOW!

We’re looking for cash sponsorship and opportunities to partner with relevant companies. We offer high visibility and unique audience engagement for those whose products are ukulele or music-related, or whose products are of interest to older people who are looking to maximise their enjoyment for life, particularly women. Register your interest at uked.beintheshow@gmail.com.