Scaredy House
Our story begins, as so many often do, on a dark and stormy night…
The house on the street is haunted. Ghosts hide in crevices, nooks, and crannies — but are they really as scary as they seem?
This school holiday, techno-trouble makers Counterpilot invites families to take part in an interactive theatrical haunting to illuminate our fears and befriend the ghosts that haunt us every day.
Think Goosebumps thrills meet Minecraft creativity with an existential twist—you’ve never heard a ghost story like this one.
Enter into our very own giant pillow fort through the secret tunnel, then work together to create your very own ghosts to become part of the story through the magic of projection—no two shows are ever the same!
It’s time to flip the haunted house upside down and tame the ghosts that haunt us every day as we shed light in our own dim corners.
Let your creativity run wild and step inside the Scaredy House for a playful adventure of slight frights and night lights.
Age suitability: this new interactive haunting is most suitable for young people aged 7-10+ and their grown-ups.
"“If you love Wednesday Addams, or A Series of Unfortunate Events, you might just have the kind of twisted instincts that we do. In which case, we don’t just want to make a show for you. We want you to be part of that show...”"
Acknowledgments
Scaredy House was commissioned by Metro Arts. Counterpilot is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Counterpilot is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Scaredy House is proudly supported by TAFE Queensland, and PQI
Technologies.
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Event and ticketing details
Date and time
| Thursday 23 January - 9.30am, 11.30am |
| Friday 24 January - 9.30am, 11.30am |
| Saturday 25 January - 9.30am, 11.30am |
Duration:
Tickets
| Ticket: | $25.00 |
| *Member Price*: | |
| Member Ticket: | $21.00 |
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Location
Accessibility
Event notes
Suitability
Recommended for ages 7 - 10.
Accessibility
The majority of the seating for this show is on large cushions on the floor of the theatre - similar to what you might find in an actual blanket fort. There will be some chairs in the room, and our front of house team will be able to supply additional chairs if needed.
For further assistance please contact Redland Performing Arts Centre on 3829 8131. Further information can also be found on the 'Access and Facilities' page.
Show Warnings
There will be lots of fun audience participation, with periods of darkness, haze / smoke, and strobe lighting effects. Please note a lockout period applies. Latecomers may be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
Booking fees:
$5.30 by phone and $6.40 online per transaction
Box Office hours:
Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm, and 1 hour prior to performances
FAQS
- Is this a haunted house?
No – Scaredy House is a theatrical work where a performer will share a story, interact with us, and instruct the audience in interactive elements. There are no performers with roles designed to scare the audience, and the work takes place in one space within the theatre, which is designed to be cosy, not frightening. - What is the space like?
For Scaredy House, the RPAC Concert Hall Stage is being transformed into an enormous blanket fort, with carpets and cushions on the floor. Audience are invited to sit on cushions around stations which will be used for parts of the experience. For anyone who is unable to sit on the ground or would prefer not to, there is an accessible station with greater height. For any grown-ups who would prefer to watch rather than play along on the floor, there are a few select seats available at the back of the space. - Are there jumpscares?
No, there are no jumpscares from actors, performers, or other physical elements that are specifically designed to scare the audience by hiding or lunging out at the audience. The closest elements the show will come to a jumpscare are the inclusion of occasional loud noises (for example, a thunderclap) that is auditory only. - Are parents & guardians involved?
Yes! Adults are welcome and encouraged to sit on cushions around stations along with their young people during the performance. It is not compulsory, however we would love you to get involved and share the experience. - Is this suitable for my older/younger child?
The work is recommended for ages 7-10, there are no restrictions on ages older than this recommendation. We recommend this work is not suitable for children 5 or under, due to the themes and necessary interactive elements of the performance.
We advise each guardian to read the show warnings and important information before bringing their young person to the performance to make an informed choice on if it will be suited for them – every child is different, and we welcome any young person who will enjoy the work.
For more details on these questions, or to ask one of your own, please contact Redland Performing Arts Centre.