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This show is currently only on sale to schools. To find out more about the curriculum links and schools pricing, please visit the Out of the Box website here. Or subscribe to QPAC’s Out of the Box emails to hear when it goes on sale to the general public.
Overview
A story about how one friend can become many
In a quiet world, simply constructed from cylinders of all shapes and sizes, we meet a very shy boy and witness how he makes a friend with the assistance of his ball.
This nonverbal performance is a wondrous tale for preschoolers about reassurance, joy and connection... with a little visual magic.
the Boy & the Ball is part of QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival.
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Creatives
- Conceived, Performed & Produced Stephen Noonan
- Direction and Dramaturgy Dave Brown
- Design and Dramaturgy Greg Cousins
- Music Composition James Brown
- Artistic Advisor Dr. Sally Chance
- Observing Scholar Dr. Anne-Marie Shin
Discover more
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Out of the Box
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Glow Nations: Where the Birds Go QPAC’s Out of the Box Glow Nations: Where the Birds Go
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Paper Planet QPAC’s Out of the Box Paper Planet
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Where I Belong QPAC’s Out of the Box Where I Belong
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Little Chefs Cooking Workshops QPAC’s Out of the Box Little Chefs Cooking Workshop
22 - 26 Jun 2027Lyrebird RestaurantGet creative in this hands-on cooking adventure designed for children!
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The Tantrum QPAC’s Out of the Box The Tantrum
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