Us. Here. Now. Short Film Screening - 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.

For more information visit: https://polyglot.org.au/events/us-here-now-fed-sq-2024
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