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We are passionate about providing engaging and enriching experiences for students through our programs, excursions, performances, digital productions and learning resources.

Our team is dedicated to creating memorable educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds. We believe that education should be fun, exciting, and relevant to the world around us. That's why we offer a variety of programs and activities that are designed to complement the school curriculum and enhance student learning.

For those who prefer digital learning, we have a range of online resources that can be accessed from anywhere at any time, making them a great option for remote or distance learning.

We are committed to making education accessible, engaging, and relevant for all students. Whether you're a teacher looking for a school performance, a student looking for an online program, or a parent wanting to supplement your child's learning, we have something for everyone. Contact us today to learn more about our programs and how we can support your students' learning journeys.

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Explore our collection of educational resources to support your creative learning at home and in the classroom. Our resources are curriculum aligned to the Arts, English, Humanities and Media and can be accessed from anywhere at anytime.  We offer teacher's notes, talks, videos from past performances, masterclasses and workshops that are designed to engage your students and promote effective learning.

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Term 2

Tuesday 22 April to Friday 27 June 2025

Australasian Dance Collective – Blue David Kelly

Australasian Dance Collective Blue

Must Close 17 May
Playhouse
Years 7 to 12

Celebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future

QSO Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer

Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Education Concert 2025

23 May 2025, 11am & 12:30pm
Concert Hall
Prep to Year 12

Join us as we celebrate one of the unofficial kings of movie scores: Hans Zimmer, in QSO's Education Concert 2025.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

24 May - 8 Jun 2025
Playhouse
Years 9 to 12

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is an electrifying tale of creation and humanity, retold in a large-scale theatrical event, returning to QPAC’s Playhouse.

Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop

QPAC’s Out of the Box Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop

Mid to end of May
In-School
Kindergarten to Year 1

Register your school’s interest in this hands-on workshop. Students will explore the story of Where is the Green Sheep?, bringing the colourful characters to life through fun, drama-based activities. 

Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake Photography: JC Carbonne

2025 QPAC International Series Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake

31 May - 7 Jun 2025
Lyric Theatre
Years 8 to 12

A Swan Lake like no other. Experience the breathtaking artistry of Ballet Preljocaj, exclusive to Brisbane.

Where is the Green Sheep?

QPAC’s Out of the Box Where is the Green Sheep?

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Playhouse
Kindergarten to Year 2

Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s world premiere, is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.

The Gruffalo

QPAC’s Out of the Box The Gruffalo

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Lyric Theatre
Kindergarten to Year 3

After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to QPAC for songs, laughs and scary fun.

Let’s Dance!

QPAC’s Out of the Box Let’s Dance!

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Melbourne Street Green
Kindergarten to Year 3

Join in the fun for an upbeat celebration of music and movement that brings all ages together in one giant dance party.

The Lost Lending Library Image by Mihaela Bodlovic

QPAC’s Out of the Box The Lost Lending Library

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Playhouse Band Room
Years 1 to 3

At 314 floors high and with 72 spiral side departments, enter the largest collection of books in the world and discover a magical world.

Little Chefs Cooking Workshops

QPAC’s Out of the Box Little Chefs Cooking Workshops

17 - 21 Jun 2025
Lyrebird Restaurant
Kindergarten to Year 3

Calling all Little Chefs! Get ready for a delicious adventure where your child can learn the joy of cooking while creating fun, healthy recipes.

Tree of Hope

QPAC’s Out of the Box Tree of Hope

17 - 22 Jun 2025
QPAC
Prep to Year 3

What are you hopeful for? Craft your own Tree of Hope as part of the large scale site installation this Out of the Box 2025 festival season.

Terika, an artist from Jarjum Life Museum

QPAC’s Out of the Box Jarjum Life Museum

17 - 22 Jun 2025
QPAC Tunnel
Prep to Year 3

Welcome to Jarjum Life Museum – a museum made by children – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Jarjum.

Mindful Me Health & Wellbeing Workshop

QPAC’s Out of the Box Mindful Me Health & Wellbeing Workshops

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Concert Hall Balcony Foyer
Kindergarten to Year 3

Through guided meditation exercises, children will learn how to quiet their minds, improve focus and enhance emotional awareness.

State Library Scavenger Hunt

QPAC’s Out of the Box State Library Scavenger Hunt

17 - 22 Jun 2025
State Library of Queensland
Kindergarten to Year 3

Are you a keen explorer? Are you a master of puzzles? Then get excited and jump into our scavenger hunt at the State Library of Queensland.

Art Box for Kids: Mandy Quadrio

QPAC’s Out of the Box Art Box for Kids: Mandy Quadrio

17 - 22 Jun 2025
Gallery 1.4, GOMA
Kindergarten to Year 3

People have been using Tasmanian bull kelp as a material for thousands of years. Create your own unique paper carrier to hold your special treasures at GOMA.

Wonderbox

QPAC’s Out of the Box Wonderbox

18 - 21 Jun 2025
Playhouse Studio 1
Years 1 to 3

With immersive projections, delightful surprises, and kooky-carnival characters, every child’s curiosity is celebrated.

Gurril Storm Bird

QPAC’s Out of the Box Gurril Storm Bird

18 - 21 Jun 2025
Cremorne Theatre
Kindergarten to Year 3

Adapted from the prize-winning children’s picture book, Gurril by Gimuy Walubara Yidinji man Trevor (Bumi) Fourmile, is an exciting opportunity for children to experience the First Nations story told by jarjum.

Wolfgang in the Stars Image credit: Photography and Digital Art by Damien Bredberg.

QPAC’s Out of the Box Wolfgang in the Stars

18 - 22 Jun 2025
Concert Hall
Kindergarten to Year 3

Circa’s world premiere, Wolfgang in the Stars, is a music-fuelled circus space romp of galactic proportions.

Club Origami By Jacqui Manning & Daniel Boud

QPAC’s Out of the Box Club Origami

18 - 22 Jun 2025
Tony Gould Gallery
Kindergarten and Prep

Dance, fashion and live music meet the magic of origami to sweep us up on a spirited and inspiring adventure in a land made purely of paper and play.

Sing on Country Music Workshop Tai Bobongie

QPAC’s Out of the Box Sing on Country Music Workshops

19 - 22 Jun 2025
Concert Hall Balcony Foyer
Years 1 to 3

Learn about our beautiful, diverse country through song and traditional language with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Songwoman, Jessie Lloyd.

Spirits of the Wild Workshops

QPAC’s Out of the Box Spirits of the Wild Workshops

19 - 20 Jun 2025
INVENTory, Level 4, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
Kindergarten to Year 2

Our littlest Queenslanders are invited to learn, move and play with us as we share stories of animals from our land and their connections to First Nations cultures.

Moments of Wonder

QPAC’s Out of the Box Moments of Wonder

21 - 22 Jun 2025
Bodhi Tree Terrace, GOMA
Kindergarten to Year 3

This drop-in workshop invites you to consider a moment of wonder in your life, before creating a picture with coloured pencils and watercolour paint at GOMA.

Term 3

Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September 2025

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

From 29 June 2025
Lyric Theatre
Years 5 to 12

The iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, arrives at QPAC from July with a mesmerising new production.

The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker

Clancestry The Visitors

23 - 26 Jul 2025
Playhouse
Years 7 to 12

It’s January 1788 and a mysterious fleet is amassing in the harbour. Seven clan leaders make a momentous decision: to send these strangers on their way or welcome them? 

Bangarra Dance Theatre – Illume

Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume

1 - 9 Aug 2025
Playhouse
Years 7 to 12

Step out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.

Queensland Theatre – Julia

Queensland Theatre Julia

15 - 30 Aug 2025
Playhouse
Years 10 to 12

A powerful portrayal of the woman behind the speech that shook the world – a rallying cry for gender equality and justice.

Trophy Boys

Trophy Boys

25 - 30 Aug 2025
Cremorne Theatre
Years 10 to 12

Trophy Boys is a queer dark comedy about power, privilege …. and debating.

La bohème

Opera Queensland La bohème

4 - 13 Sep 2025
Lyric Theatre
Years 8 to 12

Experience the tender beauty of Puccini’s famous opera La Bohème. Follow four bohemians as they navigate love, dreams and heartbreak in this timeless masterpiece.

Term 4

Tuesday 7 October to Friday 12 December 2025 (Years 10, 11 & 12 vary)

Queensland Theatre – A Few Good Men

Queensland Theatre A Few Good Men

22 Nov - 7 Dec 2025
Playhouse
Years 10 to 12

Aaron Sorkin's gripping courtroom drama ignites the stage with explosive tension and razor-sharp dialogue.

Bring the magic of the stage into your classroom

Digital Stage offers a School Annual Subscription and Classroom Access to a single production. Find out more about Digital Stage for Schools here. 

  • The Wharf Revue: The End Of The Wharf As We Know It

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    Watch this joyous yet bitter-sweet send-off to one of the great national theatrical institutions before they step away from public life.

  • Tom Conroy as Charles Darwin

    Dead Puppet Society The Wider Earth by David Morton

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    An ensemble cast, remarkable puppetry and cinematic projections. Don't miss this gripping tale behind one of the most important discoveries in history.

  • Philosophy and Life – An Evening with A.C. Grayling

    Philosophy and Life – An Evening with A.C. Grayling

    Watch Now
    Digital Stage

    Embark on a profound journey with renowned philosopher Professor A.C. Grayling as he delves into life's fundamental questions in his latest work, Philosophy and Life.

  • Changing the Conversation

    Watch Now
    Digital Stage

    Explore the past Changing the Conversation series – featuring thought-provoking discussions on multiculturalism with leading voices from various fields.

  • Dead Puppet Society and Legs On The Wall's Holding Achilles by David Morton

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    Presented by Dead Puppet Society and Legs On The Wall, this innovative production delves into the queer facets of The Iliad, underscored by a haunting score performed by Montaigne.

  • Theatre Makers - Directors at Work

    THEATRE MAKERS: Directors at Work

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    A docu-series exploring contemporary theatre direction. Discover the innovative processes, philosophies, and practical exercises.

  • Carnival of the Animals by Circa

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' enchanting suite, this production by Circa transports you on a thrilling escapade through whimsical tales of creatures both on land and sea.

  • Dead Puppet Society Ishmael by David Morton

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    Experience 'Ishmael' now on Digital Stage, a captivating space odyssey intertwining a climate refugee's fate with Captain Ahab's obsession.

  • Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Heartstrings

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    A captivating musical journey featuring Frank Martin, Tchaikovsky, Jessie Montgomery, and Copland.

  • Speaker Stephen Carleton

    Drama Queensland Greening the Theatre of the Absurd

    Rent Now
    Digital Stage

    In this workshop presented by Stephen Carleton, it calls for a rethinking and a ‘greening’ of the Theatre of the Absurd.

  • World Science Festival Brisbane

    Watch Now
    Digital Stage

    Enjoy this tribute to the relentless spirit of scientific inquiry. Now available to stream free on Digital Stage.

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