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.


24 Feb 2023

Kuda Mapeza

Baby photo - Kuda Mapeza

Kuda has been acting since high school, but the journey really began when she was awarded the John Bell Scholarship in 2017, then moved to Melbourne to be a cast member in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Michael Cassel Group) in 2018. Since then, she has performed in shows such as Emilia (Essential Theatre) and Invisible Opera (RISING), as well as becoming a Support Artist with Western Edge Youth Arts. 

Polyglot stepped into Kuda’s life in late 2022, when she was given the opportunity of performing in the sensory work When the World Turns. For her, working alongside children is a recalibrating experience – seeing the world for its novelty, strangeness, and beauty is the expert knowledge of a child, and to create spaces where they are able to explore the wonder of their own mind is a treat, always. 

When not acting, Kuda is a musician, facilitator and worldbuilder. Also a lover of sweet smells and grilled sandwiches.