October 03 2026
Paper and Tape at The Creativerse
Use paper and tape to create characters, plants, costumes and creatures.
Children and their families are invited to use paper and tape to create characters, plants, costumes and creatures… anything you can dream up with your imagination and recycled materials. With Polyglot artists to guide sensory exploration and engagement, children choose how they interact, and adventures spring to life through making and play.
Drop-in to this relaxed two-hour session, enjoy the Festival atmosphere, and add your creation to the foyer space or take it home.
Venue & Session Time
Venue
- The Honourable Howard Nathan Foyer (Ground Floor) Ulumbarra Theatre10 Gaol Road, Bendigo VIC 3550Google Maps link here.
Dates & Time
- 3 October: 12-2pm
- This is a FREE drop-in session with no bookings required.
- Learn more: thecreativerse.org.au/festival-program/
General Access
- Paper and Tape will take place indoors at Ulumbarra Theatre, in The Honourable Howard Nathan Foyer (ground floor).
- There is one unisex, accessible bathroom with sensor lighting on the ground floor. This bathroom includes a baby change area.
- There are gendered bathrooms, including ambulant, on the ground floor.
- To access Ulumbarra Theatre’s Access Key, please see here.
- Guide dogs and other registered assistance animals are welcome in the venue.
- A Visual Story to help your family prepare for the experience is coming soon.
Paper and Tape
- You choose how you interact with the artists and the materials. You can move around as you like.
- You can come and go at any time during the session.
- Paper and Tape will take place in the Ulumbarra Theatre foyer. While the workshop doesn’t use any bright, flashing lights or amplified sound/music, there may be noise from the surrounding space.
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!
Family Access
- Water, infants’ bottles and breastfeeding/chestfeeding are welcome, however we do ask that there is no eating (where possible) in the Paper and Tape workshop space.
- Food and drinks (including takeaway options) are available to purchase nearby at Ghosty’s Diner, Oya’s Turkish Kitchen, and Jun & Nov.
- Ulumbarra Theatre hosts a café with snacks and drinks that can be purchased.
- You are also welcome to BYO food and drinks for picnicking before or after Paper and Tape. Rosalind Park is a green space next to the Ulumbarra Theatre.
Getting There
Parking
- There is one accessible parking bay located 80 metres from the main
entrance to the theatre. - There are four accessible parking bays located 65 metres from the
secondary entrance to the theatre, on Gaol Access Road. - There is an accessible drop off zone, next to the accessible pedestrian
pathway on Gaol Road. - General parking in surrounding streets (excluding Gaol Road),
throughout the Bendigo Central Business District and within
nearby major car parks. Metres and time restrictions may apply.
Public Transport
- The V/Line regional train from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne/Naarm to Bendigo will get you there. The nearest railway station is Bendigo Station, 1.6 kilometres from the theatre.
- The nearest bus stop is on the corner of Water Street and Barnard Street, 400 metres from the theatre. Use the regional Eaglehawk bus. For further information on how to get to Ulumbarra Theatre, please visit
Public Transport Victoria.
The Creativerse
Produced and presented by Arena Theatre Company, The Creativerse transforms Bendigo into a playground of possibilities.
Free & ticketed events that spark imagination and bring families together through creative discovery. Interactive installations. Live performances. Hands-on workshops. Build something amazing. Watch creativity come alive. Make memories that last. Perfect for families with kids 3-12.