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.

March 13 - March 14 2026

Pass It On at March On 2026 (Singapore)

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

A Pass It On promotional photo. A child's hand clasps an older person's hand, in front of wrinkled brown paper featuring a hand-drawn path. 'Pass It On' is written in brown letters with a yellow drop shadow, next to a red heart. 'Take the time. Skip generations. Pass on the stories. Keep it rolling' is written at the bottom in small brown letters.

A cross-cultural collaboration between artists in Australia (Polyglot Theatre) and Singapore (The Artground), presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Pass It On celebrates intergenerational play across cultures. Grandparents and grandchildren aged 3-11 years are invited to join artists from The Artground (Singapore) and Polyglot Theatre (Australia) and 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 on the Bay (Singapore) and ArtPlay. Polyglot received grant funding from the Australian Government through Austrade’s Export Market Development (EMDG) program.

Venue

Dates & Times 

  • Friday 13 March: 2pm
  • Saturday 14 March: 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 4pm

Tickets

  • Esplanade is a wheelchair-friendly and guide/assistance dog friendly venue.
  • Accessible toilets are located around the centre. Automatic doors are installed at these for ease of use.
  • Textured ground surfaces offer directional aid for patrons who are blind or have low vision. They are installed at the carpark, drop-off points and Forecourt Garden.
  • A wheelchair loan service is available upon request.
  • Designated accessible parking is located at both levels of the basement carpark, close to the entrances to the centre.
  • Esplanade is a designated Dementia Go-To-Point (GTP) and “safe return” point. Please alert any of the staff and they will assist you.
  • For more information about accessibility at Esplanade, please visit esplanade.com/visit-esplanade/visitor-guide/accessibility

Pass It On 

  • A Visual Story to help your family prepare for the experience is available to view/download here.
  • Languages: English, Mandarin, Malay
  • Recommended Age: Designed for grandparents and their grandchildren aged 3-11 years.
  • Nursing Rooms are located on the Mezzanine Level, open 8am-9pm daily, and Level 4, outside PIP’s PLAYbox, open 8am-6pm daily.
  • A children’s toilet is located at Level 4, opposite the entrance to PIP’s PLAYbox, open 11am-6pm daily.
  • For a guide to visiting Esplanade with children, please visit esplanade.com/visit-esplanade/visitor-guide/family-and-kids

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

Born from a vision formed in 1989, Esplanade is where Singapore’s performing arts spirit takes centre stage. Beneath our iconic domes, we are a home for stories, shaped by our community and open to all.

We champion the arts for today and tomorrow — nurturing artists, inspiring audiences and seeding the future of Singapore’s creative landscape

esplanade.com/

LOGO: Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay Singapore

 

March On is Esplanade’s annual festival for young audiences, a vibrant celebration of the stories and experiences that matter to them. With a sense of playfulness and wonder, the festival also supports artists in crafting meaningful and imaginative works for young audiences.

esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/festivals/2026/march-on

Logos: Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay Singapore, and March On festival.

When

13 - 14 Mar 2026

Session time

Various

Cost

FREE, bookings essential

Venue

The White Room

Age

  • Children and families

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access
  • Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet
  • Visual Story (Yes) Visual Story (Yes)
  • Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome
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Contact

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