Queensland Theatre of Puppetry (QTOP)

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Queensland Theatre of Puppetry (QTOP) Queensland Theatre of Puppetry (QTOP) is a non-profit organization which has been entertaining children on the Gold Coast for over 50 years.
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The Queensland Theatre of Puppetry (QTOP) is a non-profit organization which has been entertaining children on the Gold Coast for over 40 years. We perform puppet shows every school holidays (except September due to the motor race event) for the small admission price of $5.00 per person. We are always happy to hear from people interested in helping us either in puppet making, manipulating, front-of-house or by way of donations. The Queensland Theatre of Puppetry (QTOP) was founded in 1971 by the late Gerda Pinter and the late Kay Littler. The organisation is run entirely by volunteers and continues to produce amateur puppetry productions in school holidays for the small admission price of $5 per person. Many of our patrons were coming to see our shows when they were young children and now enjoy the chance to bring their own children along to QTOP shows.

18/09/2026

Hi all Puppet lovers, just to let you know that there is NO SHOW IN SEPT HOLIDAYS 2026. The car race takes over our theatre, so we can't perform. Our next Production will be "CINDERELLA" a truly wonderful story to be held at the theatre in the last two weeks of the January School Holidays 2027. Cheers Phil Bell

11/07/2026

Hi, thank you everyone that attended our wonderful "Under the Sea' presentation. We have enough from the proceeds to fund the Gold Coast Hospital Foundations request. Thanks again and see you in January. Kind regards Phil Bell

04/07/2026

Hi Puppet fans, the LAST "Under The Sea" shows for this week starts FROM tomorrow. it has been a wonderful production, don't miss it 9-30 and 11am. see all at qtop.org.au

02/07/2026

Hi Puppet fans, last "Under The Sea" shows for this week tomorrow, then 10 more next week. it has been a wonderful production, don't miss it 9-30 and 11am

27/06/2026

Qtop Puppets "UNDER THE SEA" an exciting tale of Mermaids , you won't believe how good this story is. It starts this MONDAY 29th June to Friday10th July 2026 (no weekends) pay at the door, cash or Card. Full details at qtop.org.au It is all for charity! 9-30 am and 11am two shows daily only $6-00 each. We are at Gerda Pinter Theatre, MacIntosh Island Park, Admiralty Drive and Gold Coast Hwy lights. Free parking. See some of the best Puppets ever. Don't miss out , starts tomorrow. Cheers Phil Bell

21/06/2026

come to our June/July Holidays show at Qtop Puppets "UNDER THE SEA" an exciting tale of Mermaids ,sea serpents and wonderful incredible scenes, you won't believe how good this story is. It starts Monday 29th June to Friday10th July 2026 (no weekends) pay at the door, cash or Card. Full details at qtop.org.au It is all for charity! 9-30 am and 11am two shows daily only $6-00 each. We are at Gerda Pinter Theatre, MacIntosh Island Park, Admiralty Drive and Gold Coast Hwy lights. Free parking. See some of the best Puppets ever. Don't miss out , not long to go. Cheers Phil Bell

31/05/2026

Well we all want you to come to our June/July Holidays show at Qtop Puppets "UNDER THE SEA" an exciting tale of Mermaids ,sea serpents and wonderful incredible scenes, you won't believe how good this story is. It starts Monday 29th June to Friday10th July 2026 (no weekends) pay at the door, cash or Card. Full details at qtop.org.au It is all for charity! 9-30 am and 11am two shows daily only $6-00 each. We are at Gerda Pinter Theatre, MacIntosh Island Park, Admiralty Drive and Gold Coast Hwy lights. Free parking. See some of the best Puppets ever. Don't miss out , not long to go. Cheers Phil Bell

20/05/2026

Hi Puppet lovers, It is Phil Bell here, would you like to operate a Puppet? I am looking for a number of Puppeteers who would like to help with our upcoming Production of "Under the Sea" a fantastic show in the June school holidays 2026. Must be about 9 years old and upwards , yes, even if you are older than teenage, we would like you to help us with the Puppets and sets and be able to 2 shows daily in the mornings of 10 days of the holidays 9-30am and 11am (not weekends). If you can handle this, and handle a puppet or two, it is all voluntary and our proceeds go to the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation, for them to buy specialised equipment. If you want to then please contact me email; [email protected] or ring 0413043898. Thanks Phil

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The Gerda Pinter Pavilion On Macintosh Island Park
Surfers Paradise, QLD
4217

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+61413043898

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