Age Recommendation
Recommended for ages 15+.
All participants aged under 18 require a guardian present – either participating with a booked ticket or sitting in the space throughout (chairs provided).
QPAC 40 Open Day
Behind the Curtain – Production Taster Workshops
Announcement
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Playhouse, QPAC
31 Aug 2025, From 10:30am
Free
45 minutes
(Content may vary, subject to change without notice)
Behind the Curtain – Production Taster Workshops
Experience a hands-on taster workshop of theatre production. Step behind the curtain to discover what happens backstage to bring a performance to life.
Led by members of QPAC’s Production Team, you can choose between workshops in Lighting, Staging, Stage Management, Audio or Wardrobe. Learn from our resident experts about the history, skills and challenges of each specialism, including the opportunity to try it out for yourself!
The workshops end with an activation of the stage space by the QPAC Technical Team, demonstrating how the elements come together to create the magic of theatre!
Behind the Curtain – Production Taster Workshops are part of the QPAC 40 Open Day. Find out more here.
Accessibility
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by giving us a call on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au. You can find a full list of accessibility enhanced performances including Audio-Described / Auslan Interpreted / Captioned / Relaxed / Tactile tours here.
Auslan Interpreted
These sessions are professionally signed by an Auslan interpreter, who will accompany the team member from QPAC’s Production Team.
Important Information
Please Note
The Wardrobe Workshop – Dressing includes the use of live models dressing and undressing (partial nudity only).
Accessibility
Auslan interpretation is available for the workshops commencing at 11:30am and 1:30pm. These tours can be booked online or by calling QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or emailing
Meeting Location
A member of the Production Services Unit will meet you at the Playhouse Box Office to commence the tour. Please aim to arrive 15 mins prior to the start time to avoid missing the commencement of the tour.
Tour Information
- Tours are conducted in English.
- No hot beverages are permitted on tour.
- All participants must wear enclosed shoes to take part and no heels are permitted on the stage.
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through QPAC's Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility
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Presented by QPAC
This event is part of the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of joy, inclusion, gathering and stories.
QPAC’s 40th celebrations are supported by 612 ABC Radio Brisbane.
