CHILDREN'S THEATRE: The Riddle of Washpool Gully - Dead Puppet Society

Title: The Riddle of Washpool Gully

Presented By: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) & Dead Puppet Society

Genre: Theatre / Family / Puppetry

Synopsis: Far beyond the outskirts of the big city, near a tiny town everyone forgot, lay a dry creek bed - Washpool Gully. When something long asleep stirs beneath the rumble of engines and darkening skies, this reimagined tale of Australian mythology comes to life with old-fashioned storytelling, contemporary puppetry and miniature sets. Originally created by Dead Puppet Society, the show explores imagination, myth and the unexpected wonders of the uncharted bush.

Performance Dates: March 10th - 21st, 2026

Performance Times: 

• Tuesdays - 1PM

• Wednesdays - 10AM & 1PM

• Thursdays & Saturdays - 10AM, 1PM & 6:30PM

• Fridays - 6:30PM

Performance Location and Address: Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cremorne Theatre, Corner Melbourne St & Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101

Ticket Costs:

• Standard - $49

• Discounts available for Family 4+ and School Groups.

• Schools - approx $35 each (1 teacher free per 10 students)

Ticket link: Buy Tickets - The Riddle of Washpool Gully

Warnings: This production contains haze, smoke and flashing lights

Recommended Age: 6+ (family audience; primary and secondary students)

Duration: Approx 55 minutes (no interval)

Creative Team:

• Director & Designer - David Morton

• Composer - Heath Brown

• Lighting Designer - Ben Hughes

• Dramaturg - Sam Routledge

• Sound Designer - Brady Watkins

Production Website: QPAC - The Riddle of Washpool Gully

Other Information:

• Part of QPAC’s 2026 Learning & Engagement program, with optional workshops, drama sessions and visual theatre activities for school groups.

• Accessibility options include wheelchair seating, Companion Card support, Auslan interpreted performances, tactile tours and audio described sessions (book via QTIX group sales).