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QPAC’s Out of the Box presents
the Boy & the Ball
- Dates
- 22–27 June 2027
- Venue
- Playhouse Rear Stage, QPAC
- Duration
- 30 minutes, no interval
- Ages
- Ages 3 to 4
- Year levels
- Kindy
- Learning areas
- The Arts, Health and Physical Education
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.
For families
Performance dates and times
Running time: 30 minutes, no interval
Tue 22 Jun
- 10:00amComing soon
- 11:30amComing soon
- 1:00pmComing soon
Wed 23 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 1:30pmComing soon
Thu 24 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 1:30pmComing soon
Fri 25 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 1:30pmComing soon
Sat 26 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 12:30pmComing soon
Sun 27 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 1:30pmComing soon
- 3:00pmComing soon
Accessibility
Reviews
A masterpiece in exploring the subtle niceties, insecurities and joys of play, making friends and sheer magic.
The Barefoot ReviewA theatrical gem.
Stage Whispers/Theatre Travels
For Educators
Performance dates and times
Running time: 30 minutes, no interval
Tue 22 Jun
- 10:00amComing soon
- 11:30amComing soon
- 1:00pmComing soon
Wed 23 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 1:30pmComing soon
Thu 24 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 1:30pmComing soon
Fri 25 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 1:30pmComing soon
Sat 26 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 12:30pmComing soon
Sun 27 Jun
- 11:00amComing soon
- 1:30pmComing soon
- 3:00pmComing soon
Accessibility
Reviews
A masterpiece in exploring the subtle niceties, insecurities and joys of play, making friends and sheer magic.
The Barefoot ReviewA theatrical gem.
Stage Whispers/Theatre Travels
Curriculum links
Health and Physical Education: Personal, social and community health
- Foundation: AC9HPFP01 (opens in a new tab)
- Year 1: AC9HP2P01 (opens in a new tab)
The Arts – Drama
- Foundation: AC9ADRE01
- Year 1: AC9ADR2E01, AC9ADR2E02
Creatives
- Stephen NoonanConceived, Performed & Produced by
- Dave BrownDirection and Dramaturgy
- Greg CousinsDesign and Dramaturgy
- James BrownMusic Composition
- Dr. Sally ChanceArtistic Advisor
- Dr. Anne-Marie ShinObserving Scholar
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