QUT Entrepreneurship Inside Innovation - Dead Puppet Society

Dead Puppet Society is a production and design company who create design-led theatre in Australia and take it to the world.

About Dead Puppet Society:

The brainchild of David Morton and Nicholas Paine, Dead Puppet Society is an international design-led theatre company established in 2009. Widely considered one of Australia's most ground-breaking production houses, Dead Puppet Society is known for combining timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with world class arts companies and creatives to produce large-scale design-led theatre works that shake up genres, incorporate contemporary forms of puppetry, and push the boundaries of live performance. Recent box office hits include The Wider Earth, Ishmael, Laser Beak Man and Storm Boy.

Off stage, Dead Puppet Society creates visually compelling experiences and activations for events and public spaces, from one-of-a-kind, laser-cut artefacts and open-air performances to large-scale installations, unique training and professional development for young people and artists, as well as creating exquisite, custom-made sculptures.

Dead Puppet Society has a Gallery and Fabrication Workshop space at 6 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

At Inside Innovation events, you will:

🚀 Gain Insights: Explore the inner workings of a thriving company during a guided tour of Dead Puppet Society's facility. Learn about their team dynamics, innovative use of space, and much more.

💡 Hear Their Story:  Engage in a captivating group chat and presentation as Dead Puppet Society's representatives share the founding journey, evolution, and the exciting business transformation they've undergone. This is your chance to ask burning questions and gain firsthand knowledge.

💼 Connect with Future Opportunities: Build valuable connections and network with industry experts, founders, employees, investors, and other students passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and career diversification. Unlock potential employment pipelines and discover exciting prospects within this sector.

Inside Innovation events aim to:

🌟 Inspire Action: Motivate the next generation of change-makers and innovators to turn their ideas into reality.

🌟 Showcase Local Talent: Spotlight Brisbane-based, globally relevant companies and their contributions to the innovation landscape.

🌟 Provide Immersive Experiences: Immerse yourself in the world of founders, startups, and scaleups to gain a deep understanding of their work and challenges.

🌟 Challenge the Status Quo: Discover the power of determination, grit, and creating meaningful change.

🌟 Connect for Success: Forge meaningful connections and explore future employment opportunities within the thriving innovation ecosystem.

Don't miss out on this exceptional chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Register now to secure your spot at Inside Innovation visit to Dead Puppet Society.

Places are limited, RSVP is essential to guarantee your attendance.

Any questions please email entrepreneurship@qut.edu.au