QPAC’s Out of the Box

The Gruffalo

By CDP with Tall Stories

Lyric Theatre, QPAC


17 - 22 Jun 2025
$39
Discounts Available

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55 minutes

(no interval, subject to change without notice)

The Gruffalo

A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood ...

After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to QPAC!

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups!

The Gruffalo is part of QPAC’s Out of the Box .


While your children are having a whale of a time at The Gruffalo, you will too.

- The Courier Mail

Funny, charming and smart ... brings the house down.

- Sydney Morning Herald

Beg, borrow or steal tickets. Your kids will love you for it.

- Stage Whispers

Creative Credits

Olivia Jacobs

Original Direction

Toby Mitchell

Creative Producer

Jon Fiber

Musical Director

Jon Fiber, Robin Price, Olivia Jacobs, Andy Shaw

Music and lyrics

Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Shock Productions

Music production

Morag Cross

Choreography

Liesel Badorrek

Associate Director (Australia)

Isla Shaw

Designer

James Whiteside

Original Lighting Design


Accessibility

To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QTIX Group Sales: (07) 3840 7466 or email groups@qtix.com.au.

Auslan Interpreted

Sun 22 June 2025, 12:30 PM

Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.

Relaxed

Sun 22 June 2025, 12:30 PM

Relaxed Performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment – this can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities, dementia as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.

Explore our Visual Story, Access and Audio guides to familiarise yourself with our venue before your show and find out more about Accessibility at QPAC here.

Audio Described

Sat 21 June 2025, 12:30 PM

Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.

Tactile Tour

Sat 21 June 2025, 11:30 AM

Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production.

Important Information

Age Recommendation

This production is recommended for ages 3 Yrs Old +.

Free on the Knee Policy

Children under 18 months old who do not occupy a seat are free on the knee.

Venue Capacity

Stalls only

Accessibility at QPAC

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 calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here .

Presented by QPAC’s Out of the Box

This event is part of the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of joy, inclusion, gathering and stories. 

CDP with Tall Stories’ production of The Gruffalo, based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

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