QPAC is proud to launch a brand-new Learning and Engagement program in 2026, bringing learning to life through creative and transformative experiences that champion access, inclusion and cultural equity.
We’re inviting schools and early learning centres, educators and community partners to connect with our program through
- In-venue experiences at QPAC
- Curriculum-linked in-classroom projects and community programs across Queensland
- A growing suite of performances and learning resources on our Digital Stage platform.
Below is a first look at what’s to come, with even more initiatives on the way—including Artist in Classrooms programs, QPAC-supported seasons in South-West Queensland, and a range of professional development workshops and masterclasses.
For enquiries and more information email education@qpac.com.au.
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QPAC Learning and Engagement Program
The Riddle of Washpool Gully
Combining storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology.
Dakota of the White Flats
A high-action pulpy punk noir with snappy dialogue that snatches the classic coming-of-age adventure story out of the hands of a gang of boys, and passes it to two loud, unapologetic, brave young women.
Crossing the Divide
A powerful work by Shock Therapy Arts exploring the long-term impact of Australia’s colonial past and how it has shaped our national identity and the issues we face today.
World Science Festival Brisbane
World Science Festival Brisbane explores the delicate threads connecting life and the universe, from galaxies to mycelium networks.
Extend the Experience
These activities for students are part of the Interdisciplinary Learning Program and are designed to extend the experience beyond the performance.
Workshops are booking out quickly, with limited availability left. If you would like to host a workshop at your school, please contact education@qpac.com.au to discuss how we can support you and your students.
Lost and Found
Drama Workshop
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 11:30am
Duration: 70 mins
*Limited availability
Through drama, students will step into the world of the play — playing, making, and creating as they explore its key themes.
Visual Theatre Workshop
Workshop by Dead Puppet Society
Duration: 70 mins
*In-venue allocation exhausted. Please contact education@qpac.com.au to host a workshop at your school.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the creative techniques behind The Riddle of Washpool Gully using Dead Puppet Society’s innovative visual theatre training methods.
First Nations Storytelling: Caring for Country
Workshop
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:30am
Duration: 70 mins
*Limited availability
Exploring how storytelling acts as a living practice that ensures important First Nations and Torres Strait Islander stories endure and maintain cultural continuity.
“What Artist Am I?”
Pathway Panel
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11am
Duration: 60 mins
*Limited availability
This interactive panel invites students to meet a range of artists and gain insight into their creative careers, pathways, and practices.
Songs of Protest
Workshop
Duration: 70 mins
*In-venue allocation exhausted. Please contact education@qpac.com.au to host a workshop at your school.
Guided by First Nations artists, students will explore how song becomes a voice for truth and transformation — investigating stories of colonialism, the Stolen Generations, and resilience.
Who Writes History?
Panel
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 11am
Duration: 60 mins
*Limited availability
Who owns history - and who gets to tell it? This panel of writers and artists takes on the complex craft of writing history in fiction and nonfiction, confronting power, perspective, and truth along the way.
Storytelling and Creating Drama
Workshop by Shock Therapy Arts
Duration: 70 mins
*In-venue allocation exhausted. Please contact education@qpac.com.au to host a workshop at your school.
Students work with Shock Therapy artists and explore play-building, playwriting, and the power of storytelling in theatre.
Red Leap Theatre Workshop
Drama Workshop
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:30am
Duration: 70 mins
Pathways into Creative Industries
Panel
Friday 15 May 2026, 11:30am
Duration: 60 mins
Hear from a dynamic mix of artists, producers, creatives, and technical experts as they share their journeys and what their work looks like today.
Education Resources
Education Resources Library
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
Digital Stage for Schools
Designed for schools and educators, the Digital Stage School Subscription provides access to a growing library of performances, educational resources, and behind-the-scenes content.
What's On for Schools
Explore the upcoming semester's schedule and bring the magic of performing arts to your students.
Semester 1 - 2026
Tuesday 27 January to Friday 26 June 2026
Annie
Experience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.
CATS
Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, coming to QPAC in February 2026.
Crossing the Divide
A powerful work by Shock Therapy Arts exploring the long-term impact of Australia’s colonial past and how it has shaped our national identity and the issues we face today.
The Riddle of Washpool Gully
Combining storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology.
World Science Festival Brisbane Moss Piglet
An explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters.
World Science Festival Brisbane Australian Youth Orchestra: Beautiful Equations
An immersive journey through sound and space, communicating complex mathematics to non-specialist audiences in an interactive performance.
World Science Festival Brisbane Q&A with Dr Karl
It’s time to put Australia’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in the hot seat with Q&A with Dr Karl.
World Science Festival Brisbane Bright Future Careers with Dr Karl
Australia’s most famous science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki explores how science opens doors to the jobs of tomorrow.
Dakota of the White Flats
A high-action pulpy punk noir with snappy dialogue that snatches the classic coming-of-age adventure story out of the hands of a gang of boys, and passes it to two loud, unapologetic, brave young women.
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.
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The Wharf Revue: The End Of The Wharf As We Know It
Rent NowDigital StageWatch this joyous yet bitter-sweet send-off to one of the great national theatrical institutions before they step away from public life.
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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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Philosophy and Life – An Evening with A.C. Grayling Philosophy and Life – An Evening with A.C. Grayling
Watch NowDigital StageEmbark 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.
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Changing the Conversation
Watch NowDigital StageExplore the past Changing the Conversation series – featuring thought-provoking discussions on multiculturalism with leading voices from various fields.
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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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Theatre Makers - Directors at Work THEATRE MAKERS: Directors at Work
Rent NowDigital StageA docu-series exploring contemporary theatre direction. Discover the innovative processes, philosophies, and practical exercises.
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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 NowDigital StageInspired 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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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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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Heartstrings
Rent NowDigital StageA captivating musical journey featuring Frank Martin, Tchaikovsky, Jessie Montgomery, and Copland.
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Speaker Stephen Carleton Drama Queensland Greening the Theatre of the Absurd
Rent NowDigital StageIn this workshop presented by Stephen Carleton, it calls for a rethinking and a ‘greening’ of the Theatre of the Absurd.
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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.