The Jungle Book

If you’re looking to escape the suburban grind and dive deep into the Seoni jungle without actually leaving the CBD, the Australian Shakespeare Company has you sorted. The Jungle Book Musical is landing at the stunning Capitol Theatre, and it’s one of the most exciting kids shows in Brisbane these school holidays.

This isn’t just another re-run of a 60s cartoon it’s a high-octane, interactive musical that’ll have your little Mowglis swinging from the velvet seats with excitement. Expect Baloo to be more funk than fluff, and Bagheera to bring enough sass to rival a Melbourne barista on a Monday morning.

The perfect school holiday activity in Brisbane that manages to be bright, loud, and genuinely heartwarming all at once. You’ll get to sing along to original bangers like Rumble in the Jungle while the kids pick up the Law of the Jungle which is basically don’t eat your mates, a solid life lesson for any playground.

Plus, the Capitol Theatre’s ceiling is so mesmerising that even if the kids have a meltdown, you can just stare at the lights and pretend you’re somewhere else entirely. It’s proper children’s theatre Brisbane that doesn’t talk down to its audience a genuine win for parents who usually dread the kiddy-show circuit. One of the best family shows in Brisbane this season, full stop.