Acknowledgment of country

Polyglot acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and create, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. For more than 65,000 years, children and families have created and played here, and we are grateful to make our art on this country too.

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Artistic Reflections

Paper Planet production photo: Sarah Walker. A child and Polyglot artist are smiling and interacting around a round table illuminated by a glowing lantern in a warmly lit outdoor setting with string lights.
8 Sep 2026 Artistic Reflections

“The options for participation are infinite”

Polyglot’s engagement with school communities is woven throughout our 48-year history. Now, our longer residencies allow richer, more meaningful connections with students and educators.......

Forest production photo: Laura May Grogan. Polyglot artists dressed in blue crouch in a bushland clearing, studying elements of the landscape through round blue lampshades. A stage manager walks behind them. They are surrounded by trees.
19 Jun 2026 Artistic Reflections

Let’s Meet the Forest

Reflections on Forest Poem & illustrations by Briony Farrell, Generator artist Let’s meet the forest. You and me, together. Take me where your curiosity......

Art Tree photo: Meg Taranto. A child's drawing in pale green paint pen of a fish and two hands on brown cardboard.
24 Apr 2026 Artistic Reflections

The Fish’s Dream

Reflections on Art Tree By Meg Taranto, Generator artist All across the floorI have drawn,all the ways I used to lookfrom all the eyes......

A Paper Planet production photo. A Polyglot artist in a handmade paper costume sits with a child in the middle of a forest of tall cardboard trees that are adorned with paper plants and creatures. They are illuminated with theatre lighting. Photography: Jacinta Keefe, courtesy of Footscray Community Arts
23 Mar 2022 Artistic Reflections

Abbotsford Convent In Conversation with Emily Tomlins

An established actor, creator, collaborator, Emily Tomlins is the Associate Director for Polyglot Theatre. Abbotsford Convent had a chat with Emily ahead of Bees,......

A Paper Planet production photo. A Polyglot artist in a black t-shirt looks at the camera, his hands over his face. A child in a grey jumper looks at him smiling. They are surrounded by tall brown cardboard trees.
21 Jun 2021 Artistic Reflections

Reflections on Paper Planet and access

By Mischa Long I have had the privilege of working for Polyglot for 25 years, and in that time I have also had a......

11 Jul 2019 Artistic Reflections

“The kind of passion and dedication that is needed when you make your work together”

In April, Polyglot’s Artistic Director Sue Giles, attended the ASSITEJ International Executive Committee meeting in Uruguay, in her capacity as Vice President. ASSITEJ International......

A Paper Planet production photo. A Polyglot artist wearing a handmade paper costume kneels on the ground amidst tall brown cardboard trees. She has turned her head and is smiling at the camera. Other people are visible around her.
23 May 2018 Artistic Reflections

“A powerful and wonderful experience”

By Stefanie Robinson, with support from Dean Lombard It’s Wednesday 28 February, 2018. I’m on a bus with Polyglot Theatre, NPO Acchi Cocchi and......

A How High The Sky production photo. A close up of a baby lying on a soft white surface, holding the string of a white balloon and a green streamer. An adult's arm is stretched towards them. They are illuminated with warm theatre lighting.
4 Feb 2018 Artistic Reflections

“How mesmerising it is to watch the focus of a baby”

In January, Sue Giles, Polyglot’s Artistic Director, flew to Macau to present a talk and workshop about creating theatre for babies at the Macao......