CDP Kids presents

Magic Beach

A play by Finegan Kruckemeyer
Based on the book by Alison Lester

At our beach, at our magic beach...

Every year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday. This isn’t just any beach - it’s Magic Beach, where everything you can imagine becomes real. But this year is different. As the eldest child begins to grow up, does she have to leave the magic behind?

Alison Lester AM’s classic book comes to life on stage in a wonderful world of text, song, light, shadow and movement for children aged 3-12 and their adults.

From the team behind The Gruffalo and The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses, this Australian adaptation from multi-award winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer is a celebration of the power of the imagination and the differences that make every child special.

Nominated: AWGIE Award for Theatre for Young Audiences (Magic Beach - Finegan Kruckemeyer)

📅 Live in Brisbane, 28–30 June 2025
📍 QUT Gardens Theatre

Recommended for: Ages 3-8
Runtime: Approx 55 minutes (no interval)

Attending with Small Children

Children 12 months and under are admitted free as long as they are on a parent/carer's lap. All children above this age will need a paid ticket to attend.

Limited booster seats are available at the venue (first-come, first-serve). You are welcome to bring your own booster seat if your child requires one.

Vacation Care/School Bookings

To make a group booking, please contact us via gardenstix@qut.edu.au

Tickets are $26 per person for groups 20+, one free teacher per 20 Students

Parking

Availability during busy periods and university semesters is limited. Several Pay Stations, which accept card-only, are located in and near the car parks.

Pay-on-exit public car parks are available within a short walking distance of Gardens Theatre. A car park is located underground in the Science and Engineering Centre (P-block) and under the Riverside Expressway.

QUT Gardens Point is very well serviced by public transport. We suggest using the Translink Journey Planner to plan your visit