Boats at Williamstown Christmas Picnic

Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown, VIC 3016
Google Maps HERE

Dates & Times

• Saturday 6 December: 10am – 12pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
• These are FREE drop-in sessions with no bookings required.

• Boats will take place outdoors, on grass. Please check the weather and bring sunscreen, hats and water bottles.
• The venue is an outdoor public reserve, and it is wheelchair accessible. The grounds are grassed with paved footpaths.
• There is reserved accessible parking available near the venue.
• There are accessible, gendered, and unisex bathrooms available at 1 Syme St, Williamstown. Google Maps HERE.

Boats

• Boats is an energetic experience. Children and families choose how they interact with the performers and the landscape.
• Boats will take place outdoors in daylight. There will be no bright or flashing lights.
• Boats does not use amplified sound or music, but there may be noise from participants, performers, and other activities nearby.
• Polyglot artists will keep watch for any sailors who may need assistance.
• Polyglot Theatre staff and artists are trained in disability and cultural awareness.
• A Visual Story to help your family prepare for the experience is available for viewing/download HERE.

How to prepare

• When you come to a Polyglot workshop, we recommend you wear comfortable clothing that allows you to enjoy moving. Remember that you have come for an adventure and there are many ways to begin finding your play. You are curious and this space is yours. Just as you might at the beach, do you take your time and dip your toe in to warm up, or do you run and jump right in? The worlds we set up welcome you to take your time and find your own way to your imaginative play; and our performers are there to join you, or play alongside you, and look after these worlds and their inhabitants. See you soon!

• Water, infants’ bottles and breastfeeding/chestfeeding are welcome, however we do ask that there is no eating (where possible) in the Boats performance space.
• Food and drinks (including takeaway options) are available to purchase nearby from Monzarella, Tick Tok Cafe, and A Day in BKK.
• You are also welcome to BYO food and drinks for picnicking before or after Boats. The Commonwealth Reserve offers green spaces for you and your family to enjoy.

Parking

• Parking is available at EASYPARK Zone 11031 on Nelson Pl, 170m from Commonwealth Reserve, or Williamstown Station Car Park, 800m from the venue. At weekends free parking is available at the Tenix car park, further along Nelson Place; or street parking is available.

Public Transport

• By train: Williamstown Station and Williamstown Beach Station are both approximately 800m away from Commonwealth Reserve.
• By ferry: Ferries from St Kilda berth at Gem Pier.
  

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