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Ants by Polyglot Theatre

Kids + Families
Free
Kids + Families
Free

Dates

Sunday 12 April 2026
From 10am
From 11am
From 1pm
From 2pm

Venue

The Atrium

Ants is a free, interactive performance on these school holidays, which brings children together to explore the landscape around them. 

Ants as big as humans work together intently, collecting and placing hundreds of giant breadcrumbs, and children are irresistibly drawn closer to find out how they can join in.

Gradually a world of meaning unfolds, with children’s movement making lines and patterns, transforming public space and disrupting the everyday. Children choose how they interact with the big insects, becoming Ant-like creatures themselves and taking part in their world.

This is an enchanting and unusual experience that everyone can enjoy at their own pace.

Ants is an original, interactive theatre work created by world-renowned, Melbourne-based contemporary theatre company Polyglot Theatre, who create exceptional arts experiences for children and families.

Ants by Polyglot Theatre is presented by Fed Square and supported by the City of Melbourne.