October 19 - October 28 2024
Us. Here. Now. Short Film Screening at Fed Square
The viewpoints and voices of local children take centre stage in the heart of Melbourne during Children’s Week 2024.
Us. Here. Now. was a two-year Kids Collaboration between Polyglot Theatre and The Venny to empower local children through creative participation. It brought together Polyglot’s expertise in child-centred co-creation, with the knowledge and deep community connections held by The Venny. This short film celebrates the project; an exciting opportunity for the viewpoints and voices of local children to take centre stage in the heart of Melbourne during Children’s Week 2024.
Polyglot Theatre is a world-renowned contemporary theatre company based in Melbourne/Naarm making exceptional arts experiences for children and families. The Venny is a free communal backyard and safe space for children and young people in Kensington, particularly for local families in public housing. Across 2023 and 2024, through facilitated play and making workshops, the young people and playworkers of The Venny and artists from Polyglot Theatre explored identity, collectivity and a sense of ownership of space.
Us. Here. Now. was supported by the City of Melbourne through the Arts and Creative Investment Partnership fund.
General Access
- Accessible toilets are located in The Atrium next to IceBar.
- A registered Changing Places bathroom is available in The Atrium. This provides suitable facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. It is located off the same corridor as the other Atrium toilets. This corridor is open 7 days a week, 6am-11.30pm. Access to the Changing Places bathroom is via MLAK key or by calling security on the intercom at the end of the corridor.
- An All-Gender Toilet with open urinals can be found in the Atrium, down the hallway by the stairs.
- Seeing-eye dogs are welcome at Fed Square.
- A Prayer Room is located in The Atrium, down the hallway by the stairs. The intercom located next to the door will contact our security team who can then unlock the door for you.
- The undulating surface of the Main Square is made up of sandstone cobblestones, with a marked access path.
- For more information and a map, please visit fedsquare.com/accessibility
- If you have any questions about venue accessibility, please contact Fed Square on 03 9655 1900 or info@fedsquare.com.
Acknowledgements
Us. Here. Now. was supported by the City of Melbourne through the Arts and Creative Investment Partnership fund.
The Us. Here. Now. short film was created by Alana Tompson and Mekelle Mills, Said & Done Media.
Us. Here. Now. photography by Sarah Walker.
We thank Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation.
When
19 - 28 Oct 2024
Session time
Daily
Cost
FREE
Venue
The Atrium & Main Square, Fed Square
Age
- Children and families
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Access
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Opened Captioning (all audience can view)
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Changing Places Toilet
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Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome
