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Making Space for All:

Our Festival Story with QPAC

Access Arts (CPL) is proud to have partnered with QPAC as an Access Partner for this year’s Out of the Box festival for children eight years and under, working alongside QPAC and CPL families to help shape a vibrant week of live performances, sensory-friendly zones, and inclusive programming for children with disability.
 
One of the standout moments was Wonderbox by Sensorium Theatre – a beautifully crafted and highly specialised performance designed to welcome young audiences with disability and their friends, children who are often excluded from live events. One parent shared their heartfelt response:

“From the moment we arrived, I was struck by the care, thought, and inclusivity built into every aspect of the experience... My son not only stayed for the entire show, but he laughed, participated, and showed genuine awe... Wonderbox opened up a part of the world that my son is so often excluded from and gave our family an experience we will never forget.”

— Parent, Anonymous
A performer dressed in a vibrant green costume with leafy headgear smiles and engages warmly with a child wearing a paper crown. The two are interacting with a soft, furry puppet. Behind them, other festival attendees move through the foyer of QPAC.
A young girl and her mother sit together on a colourful crocheted rug, smiling warmly at the camera. The child holds a weaving frame while nestled in her mother’s lap. They are surrounded by a soft, textile-based installation of hanging lace and fabric, creating a sensory-rich, welcoming environment.
A mother and two young children are engaged in an art activity at a festival table. The boy uses a glue stick while the girl beside him arranges colourful paper and leaves. The scene is bright and interactive, reflecting a hands-on, inclusive space for creative play.
The performance used non-verbal cues, key-word signing, and a thoughtfully designed sensory environment to create meaningful, inclusive engagement. For this family, and many others, the experience was both joyful and deeply moving.
 
Across the festival, audience feedback celebrated small but powerful access-first details like Social Stories, Slow Down Zones, and inclusive theatre etiquette that helped families feel more at ease in public spaces.

“It has been a wonderfully rewarding opportunity to work with the Access Arts team. Your knowledge, generous guidance, and advocacy for truly putting inclusion upfront have been invaluable. I’m grateful for all we’ve achieved together - and what’s still to come.”

— Megan, QPAC

We’re incredibly proud of this collaboration and thank QPAC for making space for conversations that start with access, creating a culture where every child can belong, explore, and be included on their own terms.

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