When the World Turns at Bunjil Place

The Studio, Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren VIC 3805

• Thursday 7 September: 10.00am, 12.30pm
• Friday 8 September: 10.00am, 12.30pm
• Saturday 9 September: 10.00am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm
• Sunday 10 September: 10.00am, 12.30pm

Bookings

• To book, please contact the Bunjil Place Box Office on bunjilplace@casey.vic.gov.au or (03) 9709 9700.

Who is the show for?
When the World Turns is an interactive theatrical production created specifically for children with complex disability (who often face the most barriers to access) and their families or teachers/carers. ‘Families’ may include siblings, parents, family members and support people. A total of five people can be accommodated per family booking.

How many people are in each session?
In a performance for families, the audience is comprised of six family ‘pods’ (groups) each made up of between two and five people. Family ‘pods’ can include a mix of adults and children from a single family and must include at least one child with complex disability and one adult. The maximum number of people per show is 30.

What sort of show is it?
When the World Turns asks our audience to be participants in the work and this means adults as well as children. In the show, you won’t be in a traditional ‘audience’ seating arrangement. Instead, you will be surrounded by the world we have created and right in the middle of action and atmosphere.

How much time does the performance take?
The entire When the World Turns experience is approximately 60 minutes, including time to explore the space when the show finishes. The theatrical performance element of the show is approximately 30 minutes.

How can I help my child prepare for this experience?
When the World Turns begins at home, with instructions for a short audio experience delivered to your family. This is designed to spark magic and connect with the natural world you will encounter in the show. You will also receive a visual story, which will provide information about the venue and what will happen when you arrive and during the performance.

How do I book?
For all booking enquiries, please contact the Bunjil Place Box Office on bunjilplace@casey.vic.gov.au or (03) 9709 9700.

How will Bunjil Place know what our access requirements are?
When booking your tickets, the Box Office staff member assisting you will ask questions to find out your access requirements and other details so that the artists can provide the best experience for you and your family.

Why do I need to provide additional information?
Polyglot Theatre asks for this information so we can tailor the performance for your family as much as possible and understand the ways your child communicates. Polyglot and Bunjil Place will treat this information with confidentiality. If you have any concerns or questions about this please contact us.

Are there any content warnings?
When the World Turns contains low theatrical lighting, light and shadow, amplified music and sound effects, a variety of plants and foliage, and use of naturally scented sprays.

Where is Where the World Turns being performed?
The performance is taking place in The Studio, which is located next to the Gallery on the ground floor of Bunjil Place.

What if we need to take a break during the performance?
There will be a safe, quiet, comfortable, low-lit, enclosed space if you need some time out from sensory stimulation. The Front of House staff will show you this space when you arrive.

Where can we eat our lunch?
If you have brought your own lunch, you can sit in the foyer on the couches, or outside in the Plaza. The café will be open if you would like to buy lunch and sit in there.

Can food and drink be taken into When the World Turns?
Water, infants’ bottles and breastfeeding/chestfeeding are welcome, however we do ask that there is no eating (where possible) in the When the World Turns performance space.

Who can I talk to if I have further questions?
Please email Jessica Ibacache, Cultural Equity Officer, via jibacache@casey.vic.gov.au for any questions about When the World Turns at Bunjil Place.

Who should I contact on the day of the performance if I need to get in touch?
We will provide a mobile phone number so you can talk directly to our Front of House staff on the day. This phone number will be provided in the pre-show email.

Bunjil Place is fully accessible with ramps to the main entrances from the Plaza to inside Bunjil Place.

• A Changing Places Toilet is open during operating hours. An MLAK key is not required. This is a fully accessible change room with a hoist, shower seat, toilet rails and a lowered sink.
• Bunjil Place has an accessible gender-neutral toilet and separate male and female toilets.
• Assistance animals are welcome.
• Accessible parking bays are located on Patrick Northeast Drive opposite the Plaza and Casey ARC.
• The nearest ATM is located at Narre Warren Ampol on 2 Fountain Drive.
• Commonwealth Bank and Bank of Melbourne ATMS are located at Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre next to the Orange Carpark.

Parking

• Bunjil Place has an open car parking area within the precinct with 2-hour, 3-hour and all-day spots available.
• Parking is free of charge and subject to availability. A parking map can be accessed at bunjilplace.com.au/visit-explore/parking-and-getting-here

Public Transport

• Bus: the nearest bus stop is Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, Stop ID 21026, Zone 2. It services multiple routes between 695F – 981. It is approximately 500m from Bunjil Place.
• Train: The nearest train station is Narre Warren, Stop ID 19884, Zone 2. It is approximately 1.4km from Bunjil Place. 835, 841 and 895 bus routes run from Narre Warren Station to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr.
• Station access info: stairs, accessible parking, accessible toilet, lighting, tactile ground surface indicator, Pay phone, indoor waiting area, sheltered waiting area, bicycle locker,
  Parkiteer Bicycle Cage, toilets, parking.

Taxi/private bus drop-off

• Taxis and private buses can temporarily park (to pick-up or drop-off) on 2 Patrick NE Drive, at the front of the Bunjil Place Plaza.

• Baby change facilities and accessible bathrooms are available in the foyer and next to the cafe.
• A parent room with a microwave is located between the café and function centre.
• Water, infants’ bottles and breastfeeding/chestfeeding are welcome, however we do ask that there is no eating (where possible) in the When the World Turns performance space.
• The Bunjil Place Café is located in the main foyer and offers hot and cold beverages as well as a wide variety of food options. Orders can be placed online to help you avoid queuing.

Commissioned by Arts Centre Melbourne for major arts and disability festival Alter State, When the World Turns is supported by the UK/Australia Season Patrons Board, the British Council and the Australian Government as part of the UK/Australia Season, with further support from the Cassandra Gantner Foundation, State Trustees Australia Foundation, the Jennifer Prescott Family Foundation, the Marian and E.H. Flack Trust, ArtPlay and Arts Council England.

Polyglot Theatre thanks ecoDynamics for supporting When the World Turns.

• Co-directors: Sue Giles AM, Ellie Griffiths
• Eco scenography: Dr Tanja Beer
• Sound design: Max Reinhardt
• Sound realisation: Steph O’Hara
• Lighting design: Richard Vabre
• Dramaturgy: Kate Sulan, Arti Prashar
• Original Australian cast: Clement Baade, Tirese Ballard, Lachlan MacLeod, Kuda Mapeza, David Pidd
• Producers: Rainbow Sweeny (Polyglot) and Zoë Lally (Oily Cart)

When the World Turns has been created via a remote collaboration online; each team working in their local context when possible, then sharing results. The final creative development before the premiere season took place in-person at ArtPlay.

Original creative development teams

• Australia: Ashlee Hughes, Sylvie Meltzer, David Pidd, Leisa Prowd, Afsaneh Torabi, Jen Tran, Kate Sulan, Rawcus ensemble
• UK: Greta McMillan, Nwando Ebizie, Andrea Carr, Rhiannon Armstrong, Xavier Velastin, Emily Nicholl, Claire Willoughby
• Creative Advisor: Dr Jill Goodwin

Community collaborators

• Australia: ArtPlay families, Coburg Special Development School, Glenroy Specialist School, Hume Valley School
• UK: Linden Lodge School, The Bowen family, the Li family, the Murphy family

YOU NEVER LEAVE WITH JUST ONE STORY

Bunjil Place is an experience, no matter why you’re here. From the arts, to the performance, to the community, there is something for everyone. (And always something more for everyone.)

This is a creative hub. A hive of culture. A meeting place. Where people meet to sing, sip and share. Celebrating big names, big ideas and big creativity. Where one moment leads to another, and back again.

This is Bunjil Place. And you’ll leave here with stories to tell.

bunjilplace.com.au/our-story