Format: EventRelated items: Calculating...Series: Out of the Box
Date: 25th March 2004
Description: To celebrate Out of the Box 2004, a Teacher's Launch was hosted for educators to learn more about the performances. Guests were provided with a booklet highlighting how the performances aligned w...
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Date: 4th March 2004
Description: The City of Children Forum featured panels, talks and workshops that all centred on the experiences of children living in Brisbane. Children from McDowall State School and Acacia Ridge State Scho...
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Date: Between 7th June 2004 and 12th June 2004
Description: Out of the Box returned in 2004 with performances, workshops, exhibitions and installations for young children. This weeklong event celebrated the presence of children in communities.
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Date: 11th June 2002
Description: Made with Love was one of the exhibitions for Out of the Box 2002. This exhibition displayed toys around QPAC for children to visit and enjoy. Each toy was handmade by a member of the community.
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Date: 11th June 2002
Description: Herbivore was one of the exhibitions for Out of the Box 2002. Herbivore was a unique installation that highlighted how cars could have a positive role on the environment. A Volkswagen Beetle was ...
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Date: Between 11th June 2002 and 15th June 2002
Description: Out of the Box returned to QPAC in 2002 with performances, workshops and free activities that explored childhoods of the past, celebrated the lives of children currently, and speculated about the...
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Date: 24th October 2000
Description: ME! was a public exhibition featuring the self-portraits of children. These artworks celebrated the individual and were displayed across Brisbane including at the Queensland Performing Arts Compl...
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Date: Between 24th October 2000 and 28th October 2000
Description: Out of the Box returned in 2000 with a new program of performances and visual art. The program reflected the changes of childhood and encouraged children to celebrate who they are, what they know...
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Date: 29th August 1998
Description: The Labours of Hercules was originally produced in 1980 by Antonine Duhamel. Adapted to become a visual opera for children, The Labours of Hercules, combined mythology with circus to tell the sto...
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Date: Between 10th June 1996 and 16th June 1996
Description: Out of the Box 1996 was the third iteration of QPAC's festival for children. The festival's theme was MYTHS, LEGENDS AND DREAMING, inspired by the cultures from all over the world and their story...
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Date: 13th June 1994
Description: Artists Raquel Redmond and Sara Butcher visited local schools over 6 weeks, inviting them to participate in painting, drawing, clay modelling, carving and papier mache mask making. These works we...
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Date: 13th June 1994
Description: A Murri girl and her dog who bring home a friend to meet Gran. But Gran is missing! She went to the shop to buy bread but according to the shopkeeper, she bought a lot of sausages. Together they ...
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Date: 15th June 1992
Description: Out of the Box 1992 featured a variety of Roving Artists including clowns, musicians, stilt walkers, singers and visual artists.
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Date: 15th June 1992
Description: Imagine the Night Sky featured legends from 14 countries about the Sun, Moon and the stars. Children were introduced to other cultures and their creation stories.
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Date: 15th June 1992
Description: Soundscape was one of four free exhibitions that ran during Out of the Box 1992. The exhibition was created by Japanese artist Akinori Matsumoto and featured sound objects that moved automaticall...
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Date: 13th June 1994
Description: Once Upon a World featured magical folktales from the Filipino, Greek, Italian and Scottish cultures. Each session featured two tales providing children with a collage of stories and cultures.
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Date: Between 12th June 1992 and 19th June 1992
Description: The Queensland Performing Arts Trust broadcast a variety of performances from Out of the Box for viewers from across Queensland.
Format: EventRelated items: Calculating...Date: 24th November 1998
Description: Big River is a musical set in United States on the Mississippi River.
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Date: 16th June 1992
Description: Under the Covers was an interactive theatre experience that encouraged young children to explore their imaginations. The experience was devised by 2nd Year educational drama students from the Que...
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Date: 16th June 1992
Description: Wendy Gets It Wrong introduced children to Wendy the Witch and Puffy the Cloud. Together they encouraged children to explore the importance of friends and friendship.
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Date: 15th June 1992
Description: Let's Go Folk encouraged children to learn about different cultures through dance. The dances featured traditions, legends and authentic costumes from across the world.
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Date: 15th June 1993
Description: Letter from TOMK follows David who has just moved to a new apartment with his Mum. While his Mum is busy finding a job, David realises that he misses his friends. Then David meets TOMK - Terrible...
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Date: 15th June 1992
Description: Hands on Art was a series of 30-minute workshops that ran throughout the festival's duration. Children had the opportunity to participate in clay modelling, textile sculpture, paper collage, and ...
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Date: 16th June 1992
Description: Lakes and Snadders featured games and performances by the 'tribe of snadders' (audience members under 8 years of age and adults). The performance encouraged children to have fun whilst learning p...
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Date: 15th June 1992
Description: Performed by Brolgas, the youth arm of the Royal Queensland Theatre Company (now Queensland Theatre), Drac and the Gremlin was a story that celebrated imaginary play.
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Date: Between 15th June 1992 and 20th June 1992
Description: Performed by Rock 'N' Roll Circus, Trashed was an acrobatic quest for the mysterious toymaker.
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Date: Between 15th June 1992 and 20th June 1992
Description: This show followed Charley, a bully, and the chaos of the circus. Focussing on justice and fairness, the show taught children that might is not right and introduced them to strategies to help dea...
Format: EventRelated items: Calculating...Series: Leah Purcell Collection
Date: Between 11th December 2002 and 21st December 2002
Description: Black Chicks Talking is an original work devised by Leah Purcell and Sean Mee, transforming real life stories of Australian Indigenous women into a work of fiction. The collaboration between La B...
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Date: 15th March 2000
Description: Box the Pony is Leah Purcell's autobiographical play telling the story of a young Aboriginal girl growing up in a family of champion boxers on a mission in western Queensland.
Format: EventRelated items: Calculating...Date: Between 10th December 2004 and 11th December 2004
Description: The 10th anniversary of Spirit of Christmas celebrated the season with traditional carols, with the Christmas message read by Father Phil Crook. The ABC broadcast the concert on Christmas Eve.
Format: EventRelated items: Calculating...Date: Between 12th December 2003 and 13th December 2003
Description: The 2003 Spirit of Christmas was part of the @Home Series, and broadcast on the ABC. The Christmas message was read by Father Phil Crook.
Format: EventRelated items: Calculating...Date: Between 13th December 2002 and 14th December 2002
Description: The 2002 Spirit of Christmas was broadcast through the ABC, celebrating the season with traditional carols. The program cover illustration was designed by John Danalis.
Format: EventRelated items: Calculating...Date: Between 14th December 2001 and 15th December 2001
Description: The 2001 Spirit of Christmas features the traditional carols as well as orchestral favorites. The concert was broadcast on ABC TV on December 24.
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Date: 13th June 2006
Description: Chill Out was a free relaxing and reading space where children and their carers could experience a moment of retreat from the festival. Students from QUT School of Early Childhood operated in thi...
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Date: 13th June 2006
Description: DRAW! was a free event that was part exhibition and part art-space. The exhibition featured artworks created by children at school workshops. During the festival, children could create their own ...
Format: EventRelated items: Calculating...Date: 17th December 2025
Description: The longest running concert series at QPAC, Spirit Christmas celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025. The concert will be available on the Digital Stage from Christmas Eve. Uncle Steven Coghill m...
