Youth
Queensland Theatre is committed to nurturing the next generation of theatre makers, actors and audiences. We offer a variety of opportunities for young people to become more involved with their state theatre company.
2022 Student Season Pass
High school students (in Years 10–12) can purchase 2022 Brisbane Season tickets at a very special price. This is your chance to be part of a Queensland Theatre club!
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Monday 21 February, 6.30pm
- Bernhardt/Hamlet Monday 6 June, 6.30pm
- The Almighty Sometimes Monday 22 August, 6.30pm
- First Casualty Monday 7 November, 6.30pm
- Also includes tickets to two Young Artists’ Ensemble performances in July and September
Attending performances with a 2022 Student Season Pass is a great social opportunity for students to connect with like-minded individuals and experience the magic of live theatre.
Cost $60 per student
Supervision Students will always be appropriately supervised by Queensland Theatre staff whilst in attendance at the performances. In case of emergency, contacts and medical details will be captured upon registration.
Young Writers' Ensemble
Queensland Theatre is excited to introduce a brand-new Young Writers’ Ensemble, an intensive year-long program for aspiring playwrights aged 15–19 years.
Applications for the 2022 Young Writers’ Ensemble have now closed.
Young Artists' Ensemble program
Queensland Theatre's Ensembles program enables motivated, passionate and talented young artists (Years 8–12) to develop their skills with the state's flagship theatre company. Throughout the year Ensemble, participants train with the country’s finest theatre professionals, attend Company productions and meet artists from the 2022 Brisbane Season, and engage in a variety of performance opportunities.
Applications to audition for the 2022 Young Artists’ Ensembles have now closed.
Student Pathways Program
For students in Years 10–12, this week-long program offers the chance to engage with a range of departments at Queensland Theatre, showcasing the different career pathways the arts in general can offer. Students will develop a detailed and authentic understanding of the responsibilities of these various roles and have the opportunity to apply their learnings through a series of hands-on, practical tasks.
Theatre Residency Week
Theatre Residency Week (TRW) is an intensive theatre camp for students in Years 9–12. It is the longest running theatre program of its kind in Australia having run now for 50 years.
Young Playwrights' Award
Queensland Theatre's Young Playwrights' Award is one of Australia’s longest-running annual playwriting competitions for young writers. Find out who won the 2021 prize!
Secondments and internships
Queensland Theatre invites tertiary students who are engaged in a work-integrated learning course to apply for a secondment or internship position.