QPAC's Creative Learning program, designed for Prep to Year 12, offers creative and transformative experiences that champion access, inclusion and cultural equity, while strengthening literacy and numeracy through arts‑based pedagogies.
There are multiple ways for schools to get involved - whether At QPAC, In Classrooms, In Community, or Online.
For enquiries and more information email education@qpac.com.au.
How to Book
To book a performance or workshop at QPAC, please contact the QTIX Group Sales Team
T: (07) 3840 7466
E: groups@qpac.com.au
W: At QPAC Creative Learning Booking Form
To book an In Classrooms workshop, please contact the Creative Learning Team
T: (07) 3842 9391
E: education@qpac.com.au
W: In Classroom Creative Learning Booking Form
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At QPAC - Performances
Semester 1 - 2026
Tuesday 27 January to Friday 26 June 2026
Explore the upcoming semester's schedule and bring the magic of performing arts to your students.
Dakota of the White Flats
Years 7 to 12
13 - 15 May 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
A high-action punk noir that snatches the classic coming-of-age story out of the hands of a gang of boys, and passes it to two unapologetic, brave young women.
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GRIMM - Tales from the Brothers Grimm
Years 10 to 12
22 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
Nationally-revered Shake & Stir Theatre Co invite you into a world where fairytales are reimagined with a profound intensity and irreverent glee. But be warned – these bedtime stories may cause nightmares.
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Macbeth
Years 9 to 12
6 - 21 Jun 2026 | Playhouse
This is Macbeth, as written by Shakespeare, reimagined at scale, for our age of clickbait and catastrophe: a dark, seductive, ratings-driven descent where perception is everything and loyalty is currency.
Lose to Win
Years 10 to 12
25 - 27 Jun 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
A joy‑filled yet hard‑hitting autobiographical show that tracks Mandela Mathia’s journey from South Sudan to Australia and offers insight into the racism he has experienced since making his home here.
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Fantastic Mr Fox
Years 1 to 4
24 to 28 Jun 2026 | Playhouse
Packed with Dahl‑icious mischief, hilarious mayhem and humongous belly laughs, Fantastic Mr Fox is the perfect tail for the whole clan.
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Semester 2 - 2026
Monday 13 July to Friday 11 December 2026
Explore the upcoming semester 2 schedule and bring the magic of performing arts to your students.
Sheltering
Years 10 to 12
9 - 18 Jul 2026 | Glasshouse Theatre
Experience a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, which honour the past while looking to the future.
Saplings
Years 10 to 12
15 - 18 Jul 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
A collection of hilarious and heartbreaking stories born from workshops with young people experiencing the youth justice system from Marrickville to Moree.
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Permission Granted
Years 2 to 7
23 - 25 Jul 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
World-renowned beatboxer Tom Thum has teamed up with harmony wizard Tnee Dyer to give you the cheat codes to turn any sound into music.
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Camp Culture
Years Prep to 8
30 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
This high‑energy performance, hosted by seasoned camp leader Dale Woodbridge‑Brown, blends circus, comedy and storytelling.
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Glow & Tell
Years Kindy to 3
26 - 28 Aug 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
Placing children at the centre of this engaging interactive experience, Glow & Tell blends the magic of light and the simplicity of storytelling.
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WOW Schools Day
Years 10 to 12
13 Oct 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
A full day of workshops, performances, and Speed Mentoring with over 100 mentors from a range of diverse fields, highlighting opportunities and inspiring diverse ambitions.
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Grossbusters – The Monster Musical
Years 3 to 8
2 - 3 Dec 2026 | Playhouse
Grossbusters is a monstrously hilarious musical that celebrates difference, champions individuality, and proves that being yourself is the bravest thing of all.
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At QPAC - Workshops & Panels
These activities for students are part of the Interdisciplinary Learning Program and are designed to extend the experience beyond the performance.
If you have a question, please contact our Creative Learning Team at education@qpac.com.au.
Red Leap Theatre Workshop
Dakota of the White Flat’s Director will lead a student workshop to build drama skills and explore the themes of the production.
Panel: Pathways into Creative Industries
This panel introduces students to people who work in the creative industries — artists, producers and technical experts who make theatre, music, film and live performance for a living.
Panel: Storytelling for Healing
A panel discussion about the importance of storytelling in the healing journey for refugees.
Music Workshop: Songs of Protest
Guided by First Nations musicians, students will explore how song becomes a voice for truth and transformation – investigating stories of colonialism, the Stolen Generations, and resilience.
Panel: Equality vs Equity: What does fair really mean?
Through conversation about storytelling, lived experience and social change, the panel will unpack how theatre can challenge perspectives, foster empathy, and open conversations about justice, access and belonging.
Permission to Dance - Street Dance Workshop
An energetic street dance workshop designed to deepen students’ understanding of the relationship between music and movement.
Permission to Create - Music Technology Workshop
Led by industry professionals, this interactive session explores beat-making, sound design and the use of technology in contemporary performance, encouraging students to experiment, collaborate and create.
In Classrooms - Workshops
Artists in Classrooms is part of QPAC’s Creative Learning Program. It has been developed to extend the learning beyond the stage, these workshops are designed to be delivered in-school and provide inspiring, curriculum-linked experiences to your students.
If you would like to host a workshop at your school, please contact education@qpac.com.au to discuss workshop availability and suitability.
Songs of Protest Workshop
Guided by First Nations musicians, students will explore how song becomes a voice for truth and transformation – investigating stories of colonialism, the Stolen Generations, and resilience.
First Nations Storytelling: Caring for Country Workshop
Trevor Fourmile and Nadine McDonald-Dowd guide students in an exploration of storytelling as a dynamic and living cultural practice vital to First Nations and Torres Strait Islander stories.
Lost & Found Workshop
Through Process Drama, Teaching Artists Dave Burton and Emily Burton guide students into an imagined world shaped by curiosity, challenge and discovery.
Online - Digital Stage & Learning Resources
Digital Stage offers a School Annual Subscription and Classroom Access to a single production. Find out more about Digital Stage for Schools here.
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The Riddle of Washpool Gully The Riddle of Washpool Gully by David Morton
Watch NowDigital StageA heartfelt tale of resilience and wonder, combining puppetry and miniature sets by Dead Puppet Society.
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Big Yikes! by Madeleine Border
Rent NowDigital StageA coming-of-age story about leaving school and navigating the messy reality of adulthood.
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Void
Watch NowDigital StageA descent into the mind’s spiral – where memory fractures and the self multiplies.
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Dead Puppet Society Ishmael by David Morton
Rent NowDigital StageExperience 'Ishmael' now on Digital Stage, a captivating space odyssey intertwining a climate refugee's fate with Captain Ahab's obsession.
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky
Watch NowDigital StageExplore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.
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MEDEA Shock Therapy Arts MEDEA
Rent NowDigital StageAward-winning performance makers Shock Therapy Arts put their signature touch on this timely Greek Classic.
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Wolfgang in the Stars
Rent NowDigital StageJoin Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his loyal circus bear on their journey to seek inspiration for the beloved early masterpiece “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”
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A Girl’s Guide to World War A Girl’s Guide to World War
Rent NowDigital StageExperience this unforgettable story of courage and compassion, only on Digital Stage.
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Dead Puppet Society The Wider Earth by David Morton
Rent NowDigital StageAn ensemble cast, remarkable puppetry and cinematic projections. Don't miss this gripping tale behind one of the most important discoveries in history.
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Dead Puppet Society and Legs On The Wall's Holding Achilles by David Morton
Rent NowDigital StagePresented 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.
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A man holding a top hat and three acrobats twirling around the hatImage by Damian Bredberg Carnival of the Animals by Circa
Rent NowOnlineInspired 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.
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World Science Festival Brisbane
Watch NowDigital StageEnjoy this tribute to the relentless spirit of scientific inquiry. Now available to stream free on Digital Stage.
Makers Series
Story Makers
Dance Makers
Music Makers
Theatre Makers
Learning Resources
Learning Resources Library
Explore our collection of learning 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.
What else is on for Schools
MJ the Musical
Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is set to thrill audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning MJ the Musical.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Featuring a story and score that’s out of this Netherworld, don’t miss this touching show about making the most of every Day-O.
Queensland Theatre Company Pride & Prejudice
A dazzling retelling of Pride & Prejudice returns to QPAC, where Jane Austen’s timeless wit meets a luminous Queensland cast in a ode to romance and independence.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Music of Video Games
From Assassin’s Creed to Sonic the Hedgehog and more, experience the most unforgettable video game soundtracks in symphonic force.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra Education Concert: Cinematic
Experience famous film scores from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Up and more with this Education Concert.
Opera Queensland & Queensland Theatre Into the Woods
In a world where fairytales collide, this timeless musical asks what happens when the story ends and “... everyone lives happily ever after”.
ANASTASIA the Musical
New performances now on sale from 7 to 18 October! ANASTASIA the Broadway Musical, the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film, is coming to Brisbane.
A Bee Story
The award-winning, uniquely Australian, A Bee Story by ARC Circus is the perfect family entertainment.
360 ALLSTARS
BMX, basketball, breaking, acrobatics, drumming and more! This smash hit returns to QPAC bigger and better than ever before!