Students might visit QPAC to see a show, participate in a workshop or forum, view an exhibition, or take a backstage tour. Whatever the reason, your visit is eagerly awaited!

Once you have decided to visit us, there are a number of suggestions to make your visit trouble-free and memorable.

Before

Check

Performance details on your tickets (name of the production, venue, date, and times)
Number of tickets matches the number of students and staff attending
Finish time of the performance (including interval) for pick-up by coaches or parents

Dress

If students are not required to wear school uniform, smart casual wear is suggested.

Travel light

Please leave all large bags at school or secured on coaches
If this is not possible, please check bags into cloakrooms and designated holding areas
There are limited secure storage facilities for bags at QPAC. Please note that while exercising every care, we cannot take responsibility for the security of baggage.

Student preparation

Refer to support materials
Read a synopsis or program outline
Discuss aspects of the specific art form
Examine the nature of live performance
Identify likely technical elements (e.g. lighting, sound, set or costume design)
Consider possible responses to the production

During

On arrival

Aim to be at your allocated doors 10 to 15 minutes prior to start of the show.
To assist our Front of House staff, please distribute individual tickets to students for entry into the theatre.
Arrange a meeting point at which your group can assemble after the show.

During a performance

no mobile phones

In respect of fellow patrons, students should not move in and out of allocated seats after 'house lights' go down unless absolutely necessary. Any evacuation procedures will be led by Front-of-House staff.
Food and drink are not permitted in the auditorium as a workplace health and safety precaution. Bottled water is permitted.
For least interruption to the performers and other patrons, latecomers will be admitted into the auditorium at a suitable time nominated by the Stage Manager.

After

Remember to collect all belongings before leaving the venue.

QPAC is dedicated to being a welcoming and inclusive cultural destination. More information on accessibility of QPAC.
Access

Exhibitions relevant to the performing arts are on view in the Tony Gould Gallery. When planning a visit to QPAC, allow time for students to see the QPAC Museum's current exhibition. Curatorial talks by arrangement and costs apply.
Tony Gould Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm. Entry free.

Current Exhibitions

Ideas or requests to complement your classroom learning strategies or students’ interests are welcomed.
Contact:
Education Manager
T: (07) 3842 9474

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