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Cost
FREE drop-in performances. No bookings required.
When
11 - 12 April 2026
Saturday 11 April: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm
Edge Terrace, Fed Square
Sunday 12 April: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
The Atrium, Fed Square
Where
Fed Square, Melbourne VIC, Australia
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Ants as big as humans work together intently, collecting and placing hundreds of giant bread crumbs, 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.
For more details, see: https://polyglot.org.au/events/ants-fed-square-2026/
“It made you think deeply at little things.” Audience member aged 10
This season of Ants is presented by Fed Square and supported by the City of Melbourne.
Accessibility
Event Access
Ants is a universally accessible experience. The performers do not use spoken language – there is no English language barrier.
You and your family can choose how you engage with the performers and the space, moving around as you like.
Ants contains amplified sound that is played through portable speakers.
You can come and go from the performances at any time. Polyglot Theatre staff and artists are trained in disability and cultural awareness.
If you have any questions about Ants, please contact us on 03 9826 3301 or info@polyglot.org.au
Venue Access
Ants will take place on the Edge Terrace on Saturday 11 April, and in The Atrium on Sunday 12 April.
The Edge has lift access and is wheelchair accessible. Arrangements can also be made to enter from the Fed Square Car Park.
The Atrium is wheelchair accessible, with Flinders Street offering the best point of entry. Accessible toilets are located in The Atrium, next to IceBar.
A registered Changing Places bathroom is available in The Atrium. This provides suitable facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. It is located off the same corridor as the other Atrium toilets. This corridor is open 7 days a week, 6am-11.30pm. Access to the Changing Places bathroom is via MLAK key or by calling security on the intercom at the end of the corridor.
An All-Gender Toilet with open urinals can be found in The Atrium, down the hallway by the stairs.
Seeing-eye dogs are welcome at Fed Square.
A Prayer Room is located in The Atrium, down the hallway by the stairs. The intercom located next to the door will contact the security team who can then unlock the door for you.
The undulating surface of the Main Square is made up of sandstone cobblestones, with a marked access path.
For more information and a map, please visit fedsquare.com/accessibility
Event type
Other accessible and inclusive event
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