I won’t tell, if you won’t.
You Can’t Tell Anyone is a philosophical thriller that examines the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Thanks to a game of Paranoia, this group of teens will never be the same again. No one is safe, not even the audience.
It’s the end of school and Gwen is throwing a party. After an emotional year, her friends are keen to spend the night drinking, playing games, and arguing about literally everything. But when a party game spirals out of control, long-held tensions start to strain and snap. Are the friends messing with each other? Or is there a bigger threat pounding at the door?
You Can't Tell Anyone was commissioned and first produced by Canberra Youth Theatre, 10 August 2023 at the Canberra Theatre Centre, Courtyard Studio.
August 20 – 23
Performances
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Thursday 20 Aug 7:00pm
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Friday 21 Aug 7:00pm
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Saturday 22 Aug 2:00pm & 7:00pm
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Sunday 23 Aug 1:00pm & 6:00pm
Partners
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Ballaarat Mechanics Institute
Auditions
Saturday May 2, 2026
Audition for You Can't Tell Anyone.
Please ensure you read the audition pack before booking, as it includes information on performance dates and rehearsals that are required for all cast.
Click here for the audition pack.
The audition pack includes all character audition information.
About the Director
Ruby Abbott
Ruby is a local creative artist, working as an actor, director, and producer.
Ruby has been involved in many productions in Ballarat and surrounds. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre, including in Mr Bennet's Bride (2022), Dust and Ruin (2023), A Date With Death (2024) and Dancing at Lughnasa (2024).
Ruby has previously served as an assistant director for many productions, including The Haunted Theatre (2025), Sister Cities (2024), and The Servant of Two Masters (2021).
Ruby directed God of Carnage for Ballarat National Theatre in 2025.
"I am very excited to be bringing a youth centred play to Ballarat in 2026. Our town is exploding with young talent. I hope you’re there to witness it."