A performer holds a tennis ball beside his ear while a small child watches him from inside a giant yellow cardboard tube.

Photo: Andy Rasheed - EyeFood photography

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QPAC’s Out of the Box presents

the Boy & the Ball

by Stephen Noonan in partnership with PaperBoats

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
Information for

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 Review

  • A theatrical gem.

    Stage Whispers/Theatre Travels

For Educators

Performance dates and times

Running time: 30 minutes, no interval

  • Tue 22 Jun

    • 10:00amOn sale
    • 11:30amOn sale
    • 1:00pmOn sale

  • Wed 23 Jun

    • 11:00amOn sale
    • 1:30pmOn sale

  • Thu 24 Jun

    • 11:00amOn sale
    • 1:30pmOn sale

  • Fri 25 Jun

    • 11:00amOn sale
    • 1:30pmOn sale

  • Sat 26 Jun

    • 11:00amOn sale
    • 12:30pmOn sale

  • Sun 27 Jun

    • 11:00amOn sale
    • 1:30pmOn sale
    • 3:00pmOn sale

Accessibility

Reviews

  • A masterpiece in exploring the subtle niceties, insecurities and joys of play, making friends and sheer magic.

    The Barefoot Review

  • A theatrical gem.

    Stage Whispers/Theatre Travels

Curriculum links

Health and Physical Education: Personal, social and community health

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