QPAC is proud to launch a brand-new Creative Learning program in 2026. This year’s program 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‑classroom, in‑community, or online.
Performances at QPAC
Our curriculum‑aligned program features an exceptional suite of works across theatre, circus, puppetry, music and First Nations storytelling. Highlights in Semester One include:
- Duckpond – a schools edition by world‑renowned circus company Circa
- Dakota of the White Flats – a stage adaptation by New Zealand’s Red Leap Theatre
- Lose to Win – an autobiographical performance featuring Mandela Mathia, produced by Belvoir Street Theatre
- Productions by Shock Therapy Arts, Dead Puppet Society and the World Science Festival
Workshops & Interdisciplinary Learning
Extend learning beyond the stage with multi‑arts workshops and panel discussions available at QPAC or delivered on demand in your classroom. All Extend the Experiences come with comprehensive teaching resources.
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.
Regional Programs
We’re proud to support regional performances of:
- Crossing the Divide (Shock Therapy Arts)
- Dakota of the White Flats (Red Leap Theatre)
- The Riddle of Washpool Gully (Dead Puppet Society)
Plus concerts, workshops and professional development delivered by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra in schools, early learning centres and aged‑care communities across Charleville, Roma and Chinchilla.
Online – Digital Stage
Explore new performances now available on Digital Stage, including:
- MEDEA – Shock Therapy Arts
- A Girl’s Guide to World War – Musical Theatre Australia
- Wolfgang in the Stars – Circa
You’ll also find a suite of free resources that take you inside the creative process, featuring Queensland artists such as Yaron Lifschitz, Claire Christian, Quincy Grant and Liesel Zink.
For enquiries and more information email education@qpac.com.au.
School Bookings
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E: groups@qpac.com.au
W: School Booking Form
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QPAC's Creative Learning Program
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.
Crossing the Divide
Years 7 to 12
17 - 20 Feb 2026 | Cremorne Theater
A powerful work exploring the long-term impact of Australia’s colonial past and how it has shaped our national identity and the issues we face today.
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The Other Side of Me
Years 10 to 12
27 & 28 Feb 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
This international, cross-cultural collaboration tells the story of the Stolen Generations’ trauma and poses questions about relationships between country of origin, identity, adoption, the criminal justice system and psychological health.
The Riddle of Washpool Gully
Years 5 to 12
10 - 21 Mar 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
Combining storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology.
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Australian Youth Orchestra: Beautiful Equations
Years Prep to 12
26 - 27 Mar 2026 | Playhouse
Did you know music contains triangles, rectangles and curves? Maths is everywhere in music: in its structure and patterns – and, if you know where to look, music is in maths.
Q&A with Dr Karl
Years 4 to 6
27 Mar 2026 | Concert Hall
It’s time to put Australia’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in the hot seat with Q&A with Dr Karl.
Bright Future Careers with Dr Karl
Years 7 to 12
27 Mar 2026 | Concert Hall
In this inspiring session, Australia’s most famous science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki explores how science opens doors to the jobs of tomorrow.
Moss Piglet
Years Prep to 4
26 - 29 Mar 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest.
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Dakota of the White Flats
Years 5 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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Duck Pond
All Ages
14 May 2026 | Cremorne Theatre
The world’s most romantic ballet, Swan Lake, is re‑imagined as a circus spectacular, full of Circa’s signature physicality
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Lose to Win
Years 10 to 12
24 - 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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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.
Songs of Protest
*In-venue allocation exhausted. Please contact education@qpac.com.au to host a workshop at your school.
Workshop
Thursday, 19 February
Duration: 70 mins
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.
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Who Writes History?
*Limited availability*
Panel
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 11am
Duration: 60 mins
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.
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Storytelling and Creating Drama
*In-venue allocation exhausted. Please contact education@qpac.com.au to host a workshop at your school.
Workshop by Shock Therapy Arts
Friday, 20 February
Duration: 70 mins
Students work with Shock Therapy artists and explore play-building, playwriting, and the power of storytelling in theatre.
Lost and Found
*Limited availability*
Drama Workshop
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 11:30am
Duration: 70 mins
Through drama, students will step into the world of the play — playing, making, and creating as they explore its key themes.
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Visual Theatre Workshop
*In-venue allocation exhausted. Please contact education@qpac.com.au to host a workshop at your school.
Workshop by Dead Puppet Society
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:30am
Duration: 70 mins
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
*Limited availability*
Workshop
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:30am
Duration: 70 mins
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?”
*Limited availability*
Pathway Panel
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11am
Duration: 60 mins
This interactive panel invites students to meet a range of artists and gain insight into their creative careers, pathways, and practices.
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Red Leap Theatre Workshop
*Allocation exhausted*
Drama Workshop
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:30am
Duration: 70 mins
Pathways into Creative Industries
*Limited availability*
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.
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Storytelling for Healing
Panel
Thursday 25 June 2026, 1pm
Duration: 60 mins
Join us for a panel discussion about the importance of storytelling in the healing journey for refugees.
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.
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.
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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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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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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Wolfgang in the Stars
Digital 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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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
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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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Dead Puppet Society Ishmael by David Morton
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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.