QPAC to Hold Open House, 12 Oct.

On Saturday 12 October, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will be one of 30 iconic Brisbane buildings to open its doors to the public as part of Brisbane Open House 2013.

In its fourth year as a Brisbane Open House venue, QPAC will provide visitors with access to a series of free guided backstage tours, self-guided foyer tours, performances and exhibitions throughout QPAC's theatres and spaces.

QPAC Chief Executive John Kotzas said welcoming people into areas of the Centre they would not normally have access to was an important part of being a public building.

"In addition to tours of back stage areas, where people can gain an appreciation of the extensive behind the scenes technical workings of theatre, there will be the opportunity to experience an open rehearsal by our ensemble in residence, The Southern Cross Soloists, a demonstration of the Klais Grand Organ and performance by the QPAC Choir in the Concert Hall.

"We have had wonderful feedback from previous Brisbane Open House events, and I warmly invite families and those interested in learning more about QPAC to come along and enjoy as we open up our front and back of house areas especially for this annual event," said Mr Kotzas.

Since Brisbane Open House was launched in 2010, the annual event has continued to grow and has attracted more than 12,500 visits across the participatory venues.

The initiative provides visitors with the rare opportunity to discover a wealth of architecturally diverse, well-designed and historic buildings in Brisbane CBD, South Bank, Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill and Bowen Hills.

This year Brisbane Open House is offering the public a wider range of buildings and more hidden treasures to discover, with the initiative being held over two days Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2013 across Brisbane. (Please note QPAC will only be participating on Saturday 12 October 2013).

Brisbane Open House is held annually in conjunction with World Architecture Day as part of the Open House Worldwide initiative and supported by the Office of the Queensland Government Architect, the Brisbane Development Association and the National Trust of Queensland. For more information go to: www.brisbaneopenhouse.com.au

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