The oldest surviving community theatre in Brisbane (circa 1936) BAT stages plays adapted from children’s literature both classic and contemporary e.g. Roald Dahl & E.B. White. Here, children can enjoy traditional community theatre in a cutesy old-fashioned setting and meet and interact with the characters in the leafy cobbled courtyard afterwards.
At two and a half hours (including half hour interval) performances tend to be a bit long and wordy for toddlers and some pre-schoolers and as such are more suited to school age.
Seating is allocated and a snack bar open in the courtyard at intermission serving iceblocks, drinks, chips and pre-made sandwiches. The BAT can also accommodate birthday parties with a decorated table set up in the courtyard and BYO food.
Aside from the year round Saturday matinees and the odd Sunday matinee, during school holidays there’s a daytime session Tuesday to Friday excluding public holidays.
Parking may be found in front or within the narrow the streets of Petrie Terrace behind.
NOW SHOWING - Snugglepot & Cuddlepie The Musical Jan 21-Mar 25 Saturdays 2pm; Sun Feb 12, Mar 12 2pm
The classic Australian story book by author May Gibbs is brought to enchanted musical life on stage, as the cute gumnut babies and friends embark on their adventures.
