29 Jun - 01 Jul 2022
Feast at Family Fiesta
Polyglot fills The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts foyer with FEAST at this year’s Family Fiesta!
...Bees is a joyful interactive work in which children are welcomed into a world of community, communication, wonder and imagination.
Bees is a joyful interactive work in which children are welcomed into a world of community, communication, wonder and imagination.
Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy themselves in the creation of a community alongside children who transform into bees as they play. The bees are fascinating, strange and beautiful, traversing invisible pathways and mapping delicate patterns across the performance space.
Inspired by the mysterious life and work of bees, this re-imagining of public space involves the slow uncovering of an intricate unseen world. Children are immersed in the sounds, shapes and scents of the bee world, from their familiar buzz to honeycomb houses and vibrant pollen. Bees uses ritual, non-verbal communication and the secret world of bee movement to provide a range of access points for children to participate.
Please note: non-toxic, colourful, powder will be used during Bees, and audiences choose whether they touch it. Small amounts will wash out.
“Bees is about discovery, community and joy. I would love children and families to have had lots of fun and have felt a part of something bigger than themselves. I hope they go home filled with joy, wonder, excitement and still dressed as a bee… of course.” Emily Tomlins spoke to Abbotsford Convent ahead of the season – read her interview here.
Bees was developed through Polyglot’s Generator program, with support from the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, and the Sidney Myer Fund. This season is supported by the City of Yarra.
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Bees
The following COVID-safety measures are in place to ensure that everyone can have fun safely.
Parking
All day parking is available in the car park directly across from the Abbotsford Convent Precinct on St Heliers Street. The machines accept credit cards, notes and gold coins. Funds from the car park go towards the restoration and daily operation of the Convent, and also support the Collingwood Children’s Farm.
Parking weekday rates
Parking weekend rates
Max daily rate (until 2am) = $28
Additional overnight fee (after 2am) = $25
Lost ticket = $28
Accessible Parking
The following accessible parking spaces are available for use by holders of a Disabled Persons permit:
Public Transport
Bicycles/walking
Convent Kids is an exciting program developed by Abbotsford Convent for children and families to explore and create art together. Developed in collaboration with leading artists, Convent Kids offers a range of fun hands-on activities that will inspire children and their families to experiment, learn and make art together.
For more information, visit abbotsfordconvent.com.au/about/key-programs/convent-kids