RMIT RedActs Presents: Ride the Cyclone
Description
Synopsis
Six teenagers from a chamber choir meet a tragic end in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. Now stuck in limbo, they’re each provided the opportunity to return back to life. The catch? They’ll have to win it by telling a compelling story to the mechanical fortune teller. Now the question is, who amongst them is the most worthy of this second chance and what makes life worth living?
Featuring a live band, unforgettable score and an unhinged yet darkly hilarious plot, this musical rounds off the RMIT RedActs’ 2026 production season with this cult-favourite production that explores ambition, identity, and our impacts that outlast us in the world.
Show Dates
During all performances, a 15 minute interval will take place.
Thursday 3rd December, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Haze will be used in this performance.
Friday 4th December, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Haze and Open Captioning will be used in this performance.
Saturday 5th December, 1:30pm - 3:30pm*
Relaxed Performance: This performance will have reduced volume and Open Captioning. Haze is not used in this performance.
Saturday 5th December, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Haze is not used in this performance.
Content Warnings
This show contains coarse language, sexual references and innuendo, references to death and drug use, depictions of injury, and theatrical violence.
For further detailed content warnings, please see the FAQs below.
Location
Kaleide Theatre, RMIT City Campus, 360 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
For further information regarding the venue, please see the FAQs below.
Accessibility
The Kaleide Theatre is a wheelchair accessible venue. If you require assistance with mobility, please email us at drama.club@rmit.edu.au to facilitate accomodations.
The performances on Friday 4th December at 7pm and Saturday 5th December at 1:30pm will feature open captioning.
The Matinee performance on Saturday 5th December at 1:30pm will be a relaxed performance. Performance volume will be reduced, and there will not be haze.
For further information regarding accessibility, please see the FAQs below.
Acknowledgement
RMIT RedActs acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we rehearse and perform this story. RMIT RedActs respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
Cast and Creatives
The Amazing Karnak - B. Kiki Wickramasinghe
Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg - Alexandra Shacklock
Mischa Bachinski - Micah Santiago
Noel Gruber - Phillip Lee
Ricky Potts - Zzaj Aguilera Adelman
Constance Blackwood - Kadee Axiak
Jane Doe - Maia Mendez
Director/Choreographer - James Pringle
Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer - Neave Mcgeehan
Music Director - Claire Gurrin
Assistant Music Director - Song En Kong
Vocal Director - Amelia Lau
Acting Coach - Annabel Edwards
Production/Stage Manager - Jemima Fincke
Assistant Stage Manager - Marney Noonan
Assistant Stage Manager - Stellarista Rifandiani
Equity Officer - Nora Dandurand
Set Designer - Indiana Pepperell
Set Assistant - Azra Adilah
Set Assistant - Ciel Giles-Manor
Props Designer - Tee Giannarelli
Props Assistant - Yen Ly
Costume Designer - Clara Verbeek
Assistant Costume Designer - Marney Noonan
Wigs, Hair and Makeup Designer - Alessandra Anile
Wigs, Hair and Makeup Designer - Naura Angelica
Lighting Designer - Allira Smith
Lighting Assistant - Quinn LaBelle
Sound Designer - Ruben Jaworkski
Sound Designer - Lachlan McCulloch
Sound Assistant - Eli Bacher
Photographer - Mia Sugiyanto
Marketing/Photographer - Eadie Milne
FOH Manager and Designer - Mia Mazzarella
FAQs
- How to find the Kaleide Theatre?
The Kaleide Theatre is located on 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne within RMIT’s City Campus. Within RMIT’s City Campus, the theatre is located in Building 8 Level 2.
Upon arrival at the entrance to Building 8, head DOWN the stairs away from the main entrance. The entrance will be signposted by the RedActs flag at the bottom of the stairs next to the elevator.
Attached is the RMIT City Campus mobility map with the entrance to the Kaleide Theatre highlighted with red arrows.

- Parking and Public Transport Information
Public Transport Information:
Trains
RMIT’s City Campus is only a few minutes walk from both Melbourne Central Station and the State Library Station, accessible by all metro train services including City Loop services. All stations have an accessible exit taking you onto Swanston St.
Trams
Tram routes running along Swanston St (routes 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 & 72) and La Trobe St (route 30 & 35) have the closest proximity to the theatre. RMIT University - Stop 7 takes you almost directly outside the Kaleide Theatre.
Parking Information:
Parking Stations
RMIT’s closest parking stations is the RMIT parking station accessible through Cardigan St (closes at 10pm), and the QV parking station accessible through Russel St, Lonsdale St and Little Lonsdale St (open 24/7).
Street Parking
Recommended street parking is on Cardigan St, Victoria St, or A’Beckett St. If planning on street parking, please consider additional time in your schedule to find a parking spot.
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