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.


November 28 - November 29 2026

Pass It On at ArtPlay

Join artists from Polyglot Theatre (Australia) and The Artground (Singapore) to create, play and explore ideas for a brand-new interactive installation.

A cross-cultural collaboration between artists in Australia (Polyglot Theatre) and Singapore (The Artground), presented by ArtPlay

Pass It On celebrates intergenerational play across cultures. Grandparents and grandchildren aged 3-11 years are invited to join artists from Polyglot Theatre (Australia) and The Artground (Singapore). Together we will explore the different ways that memories and games are passed on; between family members, the people we know, and those on the other side of the world. Create and play with paper, share stories, and deepen the grandparent-grandchild bond. 

These workshops are part of an ongoing creative process in both countries and will contribute to the final installation. 

Take your time. Skip to a beat. Make your mark. Pass It On keeps it rolling. 

Pass It On is a cross-cultural exchange between artists in Australia (Polyglot Theatre) and Singapore (The Artground), supported by Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay, Singapore and ArtPlay. This engagement is further supported by the National Arts Council Singapore and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. 

Polyglot Theatre is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. 

Venue

  • ArtPlay
    Birrarung Marr
    Melbourne, 3000
    Google Maps HERE

Dates & Times 

  • Saturday 28 November: 10.30am, 1pm
  • Sunday 29 November: 10.30am

Tickets

  • Pass It On will take place indoors, on the ground floor (step-free access), at ArtPlay.
  • The ArtPlay building is wheelchair accessible, including entrances and bathrooms.
  • All bathrooms in the ArtPlay building are all-gender and individual cubicles.
  • There will not be a quiet space available on the day.
  • If you have any questions about accessibility at ArtPlay, or want to share anything about your access needs (including allergies) beforehand, please email artplay@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 03 9658 7880.

 

Pass It On 

 

  • A Visual Story to help your family prepare for the experience is coming soon.
  • Recommended Age: Designed for grandparents and their grandchildren aged 3-11 years.
  • Baby change facilities are available at ArtPlay. These are wheelchair accessible and accessible by parents of any gender.
  • Water, infants’ bottles and breastfeeding/chestfeeding are welcome, however we do ask that there is no eating (where possible) in the Pass It On workshop space.
  • A water fountain is available for refilling bottles.
  • The closest place to purchase food and drink is Fed Square.
  • An outdoor public play area can be found next door.

Public Transport

  • The nearest train station is Flinders Street Station, which is approximately 650m from ArtPlay. Facilities include: pay phone, sheltered waiting area, Passenger Information Display, Traveller’s Aid, accessible toilets, taxi rank, CCTV, lighting, escalator, Hearing Loop, lift, stairs, Tactile Ground Surface Indicator, accessible telephone.
  • The nearest tram stop is Federation Square/Swanston St #13, Stop ID 19499. It is a level access stop, but not all routes that use this stop are currently serviced by low-floor trams. Facilities include: payphone, lighting, Tactile Ground Surface Indicator, accessible ramp.
  • To get to ArtPlay from the train station or tram stop, cross over Swanston Street towards Fed Square and follow the river along Princes Walk until you see the playground on the left-hand side. ArtPlay is the red brick building next to the playground.

 

Parking

  • The closest parking is in the Federation Square Car Park. This can be booked ahead.
  • Weekend parking rates are $15.00-$18.00 (flat day rate). Parking is available all day.
  • To get to ArtPlay from the car park, take the lift or stairs down to the ground level and exit through the door facing out to the playground. Cross over the playground; ArtPlay is the red brick building next to it.

The Artground – A Curious Place to Be is managed by The Ground Co Limited, a registered arts charity dedicated to children from birth to nine years old. Their vision, ‘To let art do what art does’ defines their work. As the first multi-disciplinary children’s arts centre in Singapore, they aim to provide positive arts experiences across a variety of art forms, and build bridges between artists, educators, parents, and children from various communities, enabling them to discover and co-create meaningful arts experiences together.

theartground.com.sg

LOGO: The Artground

ArtPlay offers creative programs specifically designed with, for and by children and families. Children (from babies to 13 years) collaborate with artists to express themselves in a playful exchange.

melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay

Logo: ArtPlay

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