Schools Program
Calling all teachers and educators looking for fun and enriching things to do in Gladstone with children!
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre is home to the Gladstone Region’s most exciting and engaging child-friendly entertainment and events.
Every year, our Schools Program is filled with a brilliantly diverse range of children’s theatre shows and events. With productions suitable for both primary and secondary school students, national touring acts provide performances that are highly engaging and relevant to the current national curriculum, many featuring workshops, education packs and teacher resources that are invaluable for consolidating learning.
Plan your school excursions to GECC!
Learning opportunities outside the classroom are extremely valuable for your students but we know that planning school excursions is not always easy. Our team aims to make your visit to GECC as streamlined and stress-free as possible so that students and teachers alike enjoy a great day out. Should you need supporting information or documentation to assist with your school excursion risk assessment please reach out.
Subscribe your school to receive priority group booking information and special offers to a wide variety of events.
Timetable
We know that time out of the classroom can be difficult to facilitate, particularly for secondary school students. We schedule some events outside of school hours so that your students can experience our live performances without missing critical classroom learning.
COMING SOON to a stage near you!
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins – 2026 Combined Schools Musical
Everyone's favourite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.
Adapted from the beloved stories by PL Travers and the original film; the world’s favourite Nanny comes to life on stage in the 2026 Combined Schools Musical.
At its heart, MARY POPPINS is a story about family and the infinite possibilities that lie within us all. It’s time to rediscover the undeniable magic of one of the world’s most loved tales and show new generations that anything can happen… if you let it.
Rated G. Suitable for all ages.
WARNING: This show may use strobe lighting and other lighting effects.
Time/ Date
11am, Monday, 2 March
11am, Tuesday, 3 March
11am, Wednesday, 4 March
Tickets
Students: $15
Teacher: FREE
Extra Adult: $18
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Proudly presented by Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre and Gladstone Regional Council.
The enchantment of Swan Lake, the thrill of the circus, with humour, panache and, of course, feathers.
With soaring aerials, gravity-defying balances and daring leaps, this world-class ensemble transforms Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling into a high-energy spectacle bursting with humour, heart and physical brilliance.
This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages with parental discretion.
Time/ Date
7:30pm, Saturday, 9 May
Tickets
Student: $15
Teacher: FREE
Extra Adult: $18
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Pevan & Sarah in Concert - Coming Soon
Grab your tiger ears and join Pevan & Sarah for the ultimate musical adventure! This interactive stage spectacle is packed with bangers, big laughs and brilliant learning. It’s a high-energy celebration that your kids will be talking about long after the curtains close.
Time/ Date
7:30pm, Saturday, 9 May
Tickets
Admission: $24
Free tickets will be offered to educators/supervising adults of school groups on a 10:1 student ratio. Please contact the box office to make a school booking.
Tickets on sale 11am (AEST), Wednesday, 18 February.
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind…
When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?
The team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child return with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up - and their grown-ups...
Recommended for ages 3+. Schools: Year/ Level 3 (Early Stage 1 - Stage 3).
WARNING: This show contains theatrical haze.
Time/ Date
10:30am, Wednesday, 12 August
Tickets
Student: $15
Teacher: FREE
Extra Adult: $18
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The Scene Project - Queensland Theatre Company in partnership with Gladstone Regional Council
Now in its 12th year, The Scene Project is a state wide participatory project that involves secondary schools (Years 7-12) in the creative process of performance, from rehearsal through to presentation. It acknowledges young people and teachers as artists and encourages the making, presenting, viewing and responding to live performance in a professional space and manner. The Scene Project prioritises collaboration, professional development of teachers and young people, and enhancing existing curriculum or co-curricular activities in schools.
Find out more about the process here.
Recommended for secondary schools (Years 7-12).
Time/ Date
9:00am - 3pm, Wednesday, 26 August
Registrations have now closed.
Unique cultural experiences for every student
GECC enjoys a strong connection to local schools and those across the wider Gladstone Region, introducing students of every age to unique cultural experiences that are chosen for their alignment with the national curriculum.
The performing arts provide a safe and engaging medium to explore broad themes and deliver educational content in a way that is both entertaining and personal. Nothing enhances cross-curriculum priorities quite like the addition of drama, music and dancing! Our shows will leave a lasting impression on your students.