Paper Planet at Parramatta Town Hall

Venue

• Parramatta Town Hall
  182 Church St
  Parramatta NSW 2150
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Dates

• Sat 28 Sep; Mon 30 Sep – Sat 5 Oct. No performances Sun 29 Sep. 
• Please note: The 10am performances on Thurs 3 Oct and Sat 5 Oct will be Relaxed Sessions. These will use less dynamic lighting, and the music and soundscape will be played at a lower volume.

Times

• 10am-11am
• 11.30am-12.30pm
• 2pm-3pm
• 3.30pm-4.30pm

• $10 per person + booking fees. Babies 18 months and under free.
• Book now: cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/phive/paper-planet

• Paper Planet will take place indoors. Both Parramatta Town Hall and PHIVE (the buildings are connected) are wheelchair accessible, via lifts or ramps.
• Guide dogs, hearing dogs and trained assistance dogs are welcome.
• Accessible toilets are available on both floors of the Town Hall, and all floors of PHIVE.
• An accessible Adult Changing facility is available in PHIVE on the basement mezzanine level. This can be accessed via the lift from the ground floor.
• Further access information is available on the Parramatta Town Hall and PHIVE websites.

Paper Planet

• Children and families choose how they interact with the performers and the space. You can move around as you like.
• Paper Planet is a universally accessible experience. There is no English language barrier, and it can be entirely non-verbal.
• You can come and go from Paper Planet at any time during your booked session.
• Paper Planet does not use bright or flashing lights. It incorporates theatrical lighting, including moments of low lighting, live music, and a soundscape played through speakers embedded in the set.
• The Relaxed Sessions (10am on Thurs 3 and Sat 5 Oct) will use less dynamic lighting, and the music and soundscape will be played at a lower volume.
• A low-stimulation lounge area will be available for children and families who would like a break from the performance space.
• A visual story to help your family prepare for the experience is available to view/download here.
• Polyglot Theatre staff and artists are trained in disability and cultural awareness. If you have any questions about Paper Planet, please contact us on 03 9826 3301 or info@polyglot.org.au.

How to prepare

• When you come to a Polyglot show 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.

• Baby changing facilities are available in the Town Hall ground floor accessible bathroom.
• A Parents Room with fully accessible baby changing facilities is located in PHIVE, near the Children’s Library on Level 1.
• Pram parking will be available outside the Paper Planet performance space. Staff will direct you.
• Water, infants’ bottles and breastfeeding/chestfeeding are welcome, however we do ask that there is no eating in the Paper Planet performance space.
• You can have a rest, or eat your snacks or lunch in Parramatta Square and/or the PHIVE foyer.
• Refreshments can be purchased from Publique Eatery (open Mon-Fri), located on the ground floor at PHIVE, or Westfield Parramatta.

Train

• Parramatta Train Station is approx. 300m from the Town Hall. It services the North Shore & Western, Inner West & Leppington, and Cumberland Lines.
• Station facilities: kiss and ride stopping area, taxi rank, bike lockers, bike shed, toilets, baby change table, emergency help point, payphone, departure indicator screen, Opal card top up or single trip ticket machine (cash or card payment).
• Access facilities: wheelchair ramp boarding assistance, independent access, hearing loop, PA system for announcements, platform edge tactiles, stairs, lift and escalator.

Bus 

• The Bus Interchange at Parramatta Train Station is approx. 300m from the Town Hall.
• It services a number of routes – learn more here.
• Learn more about accessibility on NSW buses here.

Ferry

• The F3 Parramatta River Ferry departs and alights at Parramatta Wharf, which is approx. 1km from the Town Hall. The ferry services the River to and from Circular Quay.

A public transport map of Parramatta Station, including routes serviced, is available here. Plan your trip here.

Shuttle Bus

• The Parramatta Shuttle Bus route loops around the Parramatta CBD from Macquarie St near Centenary Square and leaves every ten minutes. It is bright green, and free to use.
• It is approx. 260m from the George Street and Church Street shuttle bus stop to Parramatta Town Hall.

Learn more about the free Parramatta Shuttle Bus here.

Parking

• Parramatta Square Car Park: Enter via the corner of Smith and Darcy Streets. Rates begin at $5.50 for 0-1 hours; 24-hour access; 69 spaces; 2 accessible bays.
• Parramatta Station Car Park: Located on Wentworth St. Mon-Sat rates begin at $3.50 for 0-1 hours; approx. 450m from the Town Hall; 24-hour access; 2.1m height restriction; 1149 spaces; 18 accessible bays.

Learn more, and find street parking, with the City of Parramatta Car Park Finder.

Seamlessly connecting with the original heritage-listed Parramatta Town Hall, PHIVE boasts the striking design and state-of-the-art facilities of a world-class community hub, while drawing in the area’s rich history. From day to night, PHIVE is for locals and visitors to enjoy with a space for everyone, designed with sustainability, accessibility and inclusiveness at its core.

Find somewhere to learn, create and explore.

Find culture and coffee.

Find a place to meet and do business.

Find local services at your fingertips.

Find community.

PHIVE. Find your space.

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