June E-News

Be part of Polyglot

Polyglot’s unique theatre experiences take different forms so that we can reach children everywhere. Kids and their families can create and play with us in parks, major venues, community centres, city streets, football grounds, schools. Wherever we are, our work gives children the agency to be in control, to communicate their ideas and imagination, and experience joy and connection.

Polyglot is driven by children’s rights, as recognised by the United Nations, to play, participation in arts and culture, and freedom of expression. Since 2018, more than 156,000 children and families have been able to access Polyglot’s work for free; 83% of our total audience.

To keep dreaming, making and touring, we need champions who share our vision. Audiences to join our creative adventures. Partners to present our performances and events. Peers and advocates to collaborate. Funders, sponsors and donors to provide financial stability from which our artistry can soar. Together, we make Polyglot everything it is.

This end of financial year, you too can be part of Polyglot. Learn more & give: polyglot.org.au/support-us/be-part-of-polyglot-2025

Your generosity supports a world where all children are empowered: artistically, culturally, socially.

L: Us. Here. Now. Photo: Sarah Walker. R: Paper Planet. Photo: Katje Ford, Sydney Opera House.

Happy International Day of Play!

This special day is marked annually on 11 June, after it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2024. It ‘creates a unifying moment at global, national, and local levels to elevate the importance of play.’

Polyglot’s mission is to make transformational, playful arts experiences for children everywhere. Play is one of our organisational values; it is the basis for our creative exploration and vital for children’s development, health and wellbeing.

The 2025 International Day of Play theme is Choose Play – Every Day: “… a reminder for all of us – governments, businesses, schools and families – to take decisions that embrace and prioritize play for children.”

To celebrate, Polyglot invited two of our Generator artists, Lauren Swain and Zak Pidd, to respond to the theme.

Discover their creations: polyglot.org.au/day-of-play-2025