QPAC’s Out of the Box

The Lost Lending Library

By Punchdrunk Enrichment

Playhouse Band Room, QPAC


17 - 22 Jun 2025
$39
Discounts Available

Schools, Schools

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50 minutes

(no interval, subject to change without notice)

The Lost Lending Library

Image by Mihaela Bodlovic

QPAC's Out of the Box and Queensland Theatre in association with Imaginary Theatre present
The Lost Lending Library by Punchdrunk Enrichment

Spark awe and wonder in this immersive experience for children

At 314 floors high and with 72 spiral side departments, The Lost Lending Library is the largest collection of books in the world. Books of all sizes and colours are crammed together on its shelves, stories bursting to life from their covers.

The Lost Lending Library leaps from place to place for a very special reason. It only goes where it knows it can find the most precious stories – those written by young people with great imaginations. News of the return of QPAC's Out of the Box has reached The Lost Lending Library, and a leap to Brisbane is planned for this coming June.

Enter The Lost Lending Library to discover a magical world: a celebration of books, stories and the awe-inspiring journeys they take us on. Creative minds are required to enter its doors and contribute to its collection.

This immersive and intimate experience for children aged 5 years and older, their parents, caregivers and teachers is a feast for young imaginations.

The Lost Lending Library is part of QPAC’s Out of the Box .


Accessibility

To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please contact Queensland Theatre Ticketing Team on 1800 355 528 or email sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au.

Relaxed

Sat 21 June 2025, 10:00 AM

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.

Auslan Interpreted

Sat 21 June 2025, 2:00 PM

Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.

Important Information

Age Recommendation

This production is recommended for ages 5 Yrs Old +. 
Please note, adults must be accompanied by a child to attend this production. 

Free on the Knee Policy

Children under 12 months of age who do not participate are free on the knee. Please note, there is a limit to how many babies can attend due to space restrictions, please notify us when booking.

Venue Capacity

Capacity of up to 30 people per show.

Please Note

This experience contains sustained activity in a confined space, includes scented areas, requires the audience to travel to different spaces and move actively throughout, including sitting on the floor as there are limited seating options. 

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 and Queensland Theatre in association with Imaginary Theatre

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

Punchdrunk Enrichment’s The Lost Lending Library was originally produced in Australia for Festival 2018 by Punchdrunk Enrichment and Imaginary Theatre with the support of Circa.

Punchdrunk Enrichment in the UK is supported by Arts Council England.

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