Regional & Remote
Introducing R&R (Regional & Remote) 2025
Where the transformative power of exceptional arts experiences pulses across all corners of Queensland.
With support from Arts Queensland, Shake & Stir is proud to introduce our Regional & Remote Program. This initiative delivers a diverse range of artistic programs that align with the Queensland School Curriculum. From early childhood offerings to First Nations perspectives, we have partnered with leading artists and organisations across Queensland to ensure that quality arts opportunities are available to everyone, regardless of location.
Since 2006, Shake & Stir Theatre Co has been touring live performances, workshops, residencies, and professional development opportunities direct to schools in SEQ. Shake & Stir’s core focus has always been to entertain and enlighten students, via the power of arts. This goal remains the beating heart of the company – but now, we are extending our reach into new regional and remote areas.
R&R is a touring service dedicated to inspiring the next generation of artists and thinkers, by making arts education accessible for every young student in Queensland. At its heart, R&R embodies a blend of education, creativity, and community support, delivered with passion and a commitment to inclusivity and holistic artistic expression. We are passionate about not just providing arts education, but a transformative experience that encourages young learners to explore, imagine, and create, irrespective of their location.
R&R is committed to making a significant and lasting impact in the lives of young people in regional and remote areas by providing accessible, engaging, and dynamic arts opportunities tailored to the unique needs of each school - no matter where you are located.
We have partnered with some exciting companies to meet all areas of the arts curriculum to offer a full suite of opportunities, just for you, available at various times throughout the year. Please contact us at your earliest convenience for more information on our touring schedules and to make your booking.
We look forward to visiting you soon.
Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee & Nick Skubij
Shake & Stir Theatre Co - Artistic Directors
#Meet the R&R Family
Follow our eclectic collection of creatives as they embark on a journey across Queensland - delivering a program of Performances, Workshops and Professional Developments across all arts genres.
#Partner-led Shows
#Shake & Stir's 2025 In-School Shows
#By Request & more
Teacher PD
Enhance your teaching strategies and gain valuable insights into integrating arts into the curriculum, tailored specifically to the Queensland school system.
Small Schools Arts Camps
Join us as we provide Remote Schools Camp to rural areas, inviting remote and distance education students for a multi-day arts and culture immersion.
Workshops + Residencies
Discover workshops and residencies in all art forms, delivered across Queensland. Our expert artists bring hands-on experiences in music, drama, dance, and visual arts to inspire and educate.
Our Partners
Learn about our collaborations with Queensland’s leading arts organisations and creatives. Our partner-led tours bring top-tier arts performances and workshops to your community.
We want to hear from you!
Shake & Stir is dedicated to enhancing arts education across Queensland's rural and remote regions. If you have ideas or need support for arts in your school or community, we would love to hear from you.
It is so important for rural schools to be able to access live theatre. S&S offer shows that are engaging and relevant to the curriculum.
Dalby State High School
An excellent show as always. Thanks for coming out West to provide opportunities to our kids they wouldn’t otherwise get.
Richmond State School
Loved the opportunity to have PD exposure in a remote location! The experience was amazing!
Spinifex State College, Mount Isa
Masterclasses
Shake & Stir Masterclasses are tailored practical workshops facilitated by professional artists. Don't see what you're after? Get in touch with our team.
In-Residencies
Tailored programs that offer in-depth, skills-focused drama experiences designed to suit your school’s schedule and needs. Connecting students with professional artists, Residencies can be purely focused on building skills or can culminate in a performance for your school community.
Shake & Stir Virtual
Available on this unique online portal, are professional, multi-camera recordings of all of our in-school performances, along with extensive accompanying teachers’ resources and some useful and entertaining special features.
R&R is the Regional & Remote Schools Touring Service, an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland within the Department of Education.