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.

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A Paper Planet production photo. A forest of tall brown cardboard trees adorned with colourful tissue paper creatures and plants grows in a large space filled with natural light. Children and their families create and play with paper and tape amongst the trees. Photographer: Sarah Walker

24 Aug 2023 Announcements

Our adventures in 2023 (so far!)

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24 Aug 2023 Announcements

Our adventures in 2023 (so far!)

26 Jul 2023 E-News

Polyglot’s July E-News

6 Jul 2023 Education News

“The freedom and natural play that happens in the bush is the best way to make a show!”

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A Pram People production photo. An adult wearing headphones smiles at their child, who they are holding. The child looks directly at the camera. Other adults wearing headphones and pushing prams decorated with colourful ribbons are visible in the background. Photographer: Theresa Harrison

24 Nov 2022 E-News

Polyglot’s November e-news

“Hilarious and SO relatable.” November has seen Polyglot reach far and wide. We’ve delivered creative development and relationship building sessions for two new works......

27 Oct 2022 Announcements

Welcoming our next Artistic Director & co-CEO

Polyglot Theatre is thrilled to announce the appointment of respected director and creative play expert Cat Sewell as Artistic Director & co-CEO, following an extensive......

A photograph of Naomi Tippett AM. She is sitting in a chair at a Polyglot Theatre 40th birthday event and smiling. Photographer: Theresa Harrison, 2018

3 Oct 2022 Sector & Advocacy

Vale Naomi Tippett AM

Polyglot’s founder and friend, Naomi Tippett AM, passed away this morning. We are all deeply saddened by this news, and send our sympathy to......

A When the World Turns production photo. A child holds up a cardboard tube, using it to make sounds. An adult leans towards the tube, listening. They sit at a small table in a darkened space, surrounded by plants. They are illuminated by a lamp on the table. Photographer: Theresa Harrison

1 Oct 2022 E-News

Polyglot’s October e-news

“An exquisite sense of joy and play” When the World Turns, our collaboration across time and distance with Oily Cart in the UK, premiered......

A When the World Turns development photo. A child sits on their adult's lap on a wooden floor in a darkened space. They are pointing a small torch/flashlight at a large potted plant on a low trolley. Photographer: Carla Gottgens

19 Aug 2022 E-News

Polyglot’s August e-news

“The imaginative future of us all” Polyglot marked the second half of the year with a big announcement: at the end of 2022, Sue......

27 Jul 2022 Announcements

Public announcement – Polyglot Theatre

After 22 years in the role, Sue Giles AM has announced she will step down from the position of Artistic Director and co-CEO of......

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Polyglot is working in partnership with our friend

Polyglot is working in partnership with our friends at @westkowloon to create a new, bilingual version of Pram People in English and Cantonese, premiering in 2024. A creative development team is currently in Hong Kong, creating and playing with families and schools. “The children were very enthusiastic… they created some spectacular pram decorations with features that included propellers, rocket launchers, rubbish disposal and built-in radio. The parents were very generous with their stories and sharing their experiences. They spoke openly about the challenges of raising children, the difficulty of getting around Hong Kong with a small child and the pride they feel as parents. It was an emotional session.” Artist workshop report. #WestKowloon #WestKFunFest #PolyglotTheatre #PolyglotOnTour
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Image descriptions: 1: A photo of the Polyglot creative team (four people) in Hong Kong on a sunny day. They are on a green lawn next to a bay, with the city skyline and mountains in the background. 2: A photo of the families who participated in a workshop, smiling at the camera, alongside prams decorated with brightly coloured tissue paper and masking tape.

What a delight it has been to welcome so many chil

What a delight it has been to welcome so many children and families into Paper Planet at @sydneyoperahouse. The Studio has been transformed into a forest filled with the most fascinating creatures and creations. A fox in the Crystal Cave, boats travelling UP the waterfall, a witchy cauldron… and all the stories and adventures that have been dreamt and shared. Only until 7 Oct, $10 per person, tickets selling fast. #PolyglotTheatre #SydneyOperaHouse
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Paper Planet, Sydney Opera House. Photo credit: Katje Ford. Image description: A Paper Planet production photo. A child carefully places a paper creature in a cardboard tree. Other children and families create and play in the background. They are in a darkened space, illuminated with theatrical lighting.

Polyglot’s Kids Collaboration with @rumbalarafnc

Polyglot’s Kids Collaboration with @rumbalarafnc is a great joy for our whole team. Across 2023, our artists created and played with the Club’s young people on Game Days, and last Friday, we were honoured to attend the Rumba Junior Presentation Night. We shared handmade certificates with all the young people who’d joined us, and we received the most glorious flowers from the Club! Polyglot pays our deep respects and thanks to the Rumbalara community and leaders for their friendship, guidance and support across our eight-year relationship. We’re excited for the future. Yakama Rumba!
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This project has been supported by the Newsboys Foundation. #PolyglotTheatre #YakamaRumba
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Image description: three Polyglot team members stand in front of a celebratory ‘Rumbalara 2023’ display, which features balloons and a large flag - all in bright blue, red, yellow and black. They each hold a bunch of flowers, and are smiling at the camera.