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Young female actress in a pink tutu and kangaroo ears posing with a red rose in her teeth in a ballet pose.

Josephine Wants to Dance

July 8, 2025

Tue 8 Jul 2025: 10:00AM
Tue 8 Jul 2025: 12:30PM
Wed 9 Jul 2025: 10:00AM
Wed 9 Jul 2025: 12:30PM

  • Performing Arts
  • event
man in bright pink suit jacket floating in front of space background

Wolfgang in the Stars

17 - 19 July 2025

Thurs & Fri 10:00am & 12:30pm, Sat 10:00am

  • Performing Arts
  • event
Digital drawing of ladies dancing with hands in the air

First Nations Hip Hop Workshop For Kids

01 - 10 July 2025

Ages 5 – 8:
Thurs 3 July: 9:45am (Auslan interpreted)

Ages 9 – 15:
Thurs 3 July: 10:45am (Auslan interpreted)

Low Sensory
Thurs 3 July: 11:45am

  • Visual Arts
  • program
man in red shirt with guitar and didgeridoo surrounded by animated animals and people

Proudfoot & Friends

20 - 21 May 2025

10:15am & 12:30pm

  • Performing Arts
  • event
man dressed in mismatched suit in front of red curtain pulling a funny face

Mr Snotbottom

22 - 24 April 2025

11:00am & 1:00pm

  • Performing Arts
  • event
two male scientists looking shocked in front of a colourful background

You’re An Instrument

16 - 17 April 2025

Wed 16 April, 11:30am & 1:30pm
Thurs 17 April, 10:30am & 12:30pm

  • Performing Arts
  • event
An Ants production photo. Three Polyglot artists in intricate Ant costumes stand in a park, holding giant breadcrumbs. Blue sky, trees and tall buildings are visible in the background. Photo: Theresa Harrison

Ants at Melbourne Museum

08 - 25 January 2025

Excluding 13, 14 & 20 January

  • Performing Arts
  • event
Two actors stand in front of the Newcastle Ocean Baths. One is about to kiss the other on the cheek.

Twelfth Night—Shakespeare Under the Stars

November 27, 2024

Wed–Sun 7.30pm–10pm, Thursday matinée 10am – 12.30pm

  • Performing Arts
  • event
Young female actress in a pink tutu and kangaroo ears posing with a red rose in her teeth in a ballet pose.

Josephine Wants to Dance

July 8, 2025

Tue 8 Jul 2025: 10:00AM
Tue 8 Jul 2025: 12:30PM
Wed 9 Jul 2025: 10:00AM
Wed 9 Jul 2025: 12:30PM
man in bright pink suit jacket floating in front of space background

Wolfgang in the Stars

17 - 19 July 2025

Thurs & Fri 10:00am & 12:30pm, Sat 10:00am

Digital drawing of ladies dancing with hands in the air

First Nations Hip Hop Workshop For Kids

01 - 10 July 2025

Ages 5 – 8:
Thurs 3 July: 9:45am (Auslan interpreted)

Ages 9 – 15:
Thurs 3 July: 10:45am (Auslan interpreted)

Low Sensory
Thurs 3 July: 11:45am
man in red shirt with guitar and didgeridoo surrounded by animated animals and people

Proudfoot & Friends

20 - 21 May 2025

10:15am & 12:30pm
man dressed in mismatched suit in front of red curtain pulling a funny face

Mr Snotbottom

22 - 24 April 2025

11:00am & 1:00pm

two male scientists looking shocked in front of a colourful background

You’re An Instrument

16 - 17 April 2025

Wed 16 April, 11:30am & 1:30pm
Thurs 17 April, 10:30am & 12:30pm
An Ants production photo. Three Polyglot artists in intricate Ant costumes stand in a park, holding giant breadcrumbs. Blue sky, trees and tall buildings are visible in the background. Photo: Theresa Harrison

Ants at Melbourne Museum

08 - 25 January 2025

Excluding 13, 14 & 20 January
Two actors stand in front of the Newcastle Ocean Baths. One is about to kiss the other on the cheek.

Twelfth Night—Shakespeare Under the Stars

November 27, 2024

Wed–Sun 7.30pm–10pm, Thursday matinée 10am – 12.30pm
A Paper Planet Production Image. A parent gestures to their child. They are illuminated by soft light. Photo: Ai Ueda

Catch the Light at ArtPlay

16 November 2024

Sat 16 Nov; 10-11am, 2-3pm
3 acrobats are stacked on top of a fourth, they are all looking at the camera, pulling funny faces. there is a red background with black edges, there is a scroll with the show name swashbuckling circus under their faces

Swash Buckling Circus at Melbourne Fringe

13 October 2024

3pm on the 13th is the only low sensory show
A hand touching a small rectangular canvas board with thick paint

Sensory Tours

January 30, 2025

Every Thursday at 11am and Saturday at 3pm or by request. Check the gallery website for dates.
animation of interesting looking characters on a beach

The Bugalugs Bum Thief

17 - 21 July 2024

Wednesday 17 July 6:30pm, Thursday 18 – Saturday 20th July 10:00am & 2:00pm, Sunday 21 July 10:00am
two acrobats juggling bowling pins

Children Are Stinky

11 - 13 July 2024

Thursday 11 July and Friday 12 July 11am & 1:00pm, Saturday 13 July 11:00am
Young person playing electronic instrument while listening through headphones.

Creating Electronic Sound: Workshop for Kids

18 May 2024

10am-11am; 12pm-1pm
A Sound of Drawing production photo. A child wearing a jacket and headphones, draws intently on a table covered in paper. Other children are visible behind them, also drawing. Photo: Sarah Walker

Sound of Drawing & Voice Lab at Melbourne Design Week

31 May - 02 June 2024

Friday 31 May: 1:30-3:30pm; Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 June: 10am-12pm, 1:30-3:30pm
The word 'Incredibilia' is made up of stationery and is surrounded by various items.

Incredibilia

29 May - 01 June 2024

School Performances: Wed 29 May 10:15am & 12:30pm, Thurs 30 May 10:15am & 12:30pm, Fri 31 May 11am.
General Public Performances: Sat 1 June 11am & 1pm
Production Image from 360 ALLSTARS

360 ALLSTARS

19 - 22 April 2024

Friday 7pm, Saturday 11am & 2pm, Monday 11am & 1:30pm
Flying Fruit Fly Circus' performers pose in suits inside a white piano

Tempo

16 - 17 April 2024

Tues 16 Apr, 6:30pm; Wed 17 Apr, 10:30am
Two teenagers swinging on circus silks which hang from the roof

Disability Circus Class – Circus Nexus Saturdays

03 February 2024 - 13 December 2025

Saturdays during school term (ALL ages)
11.45am- 12.45pm
3 male performers standing in a bin with happy expressions

Trash Test Dummies Circus

16 February - 18 March 2024

Thu-Sat 5:40pm, Sat 12:30pm & 5:40pm, Sun 12:30pm

Cinderella in a blue dress, with a pumpkin coach and glass slipper in the background.

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella

14 December 2023

Thursday 14 December 4pm.

Extended Families HIP HOP RO BOT PARTY! 20/1/24 for children living with disabilities, all children must be registered with Extended Families to attend this event.

Extended Families School Holiday Events for Children living with disabilities in Melbourne’s S/SE

January 20, 2024

10am School aged children /and 11am for participants 16 to 25yrs.
All participants must be registered with Extended Families to participate

Registered NDIS Provider
A production image of explorer Miranda facing off against a life-size T-Rex puppet

Dinosaur World Live

25 - 28 January 2024

Thursday 25 January 10:00am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm;
Saturday 27 January 10:00am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm;
Sunday 28 January 10:00am & 12:30pm.

Dinosaur World Live

18 - 20 January 2024

Thu-Sat;10-11am & 12:30-1:30pm
A woman stands in front of a life-size puppet of a T-rex

Dinosaur World Live

04 - 06 January 2024

10:00am and 12:30pm
Three characters of the show looking scared, one on the left dressed in red flannel, one in the middle dressed in a white shirt and red overalls and one on the right dressed in a black Christmas jumper.

Charlie’s Cultish Christmas

04 - 08 October 2023

Wed-Sat 6-7pm; Sat 4-5pm; Sun 5-6pm
Three First Nations people stand in a small red boat with a white sail. In the night sky behind them is the shape of a Tasmanian tiger made out of stars.

Hide the Dog

21 - 23 September 2023

Matinees:
Thu, 11am & 2pm
Sat, 2pm

Evenings:
Fri & Sat, 6pm
Two children are wearing headphones and peering through the bars of a cage where a big shark is visible. It appears they are all underwater.

Erth’s Shark Dive

17 September - 29 August 2023

Mon – Thu, 10am – 1pm & 3pm – 6pm
Fri – Sun, 10am - 1pm & 4pm – 7pm
Sessions begin every 15mins.
A man wearing a tuxedo stands holding a glass, with a stormy sky and lightning behind him.

Possum Magic

28 - 30 September 2023

Thu 28 Sep, 10am & 12.30pm
Fri 29 Sep, 10am & 12.30pm
Sat 30 Sep, 10am R & 12.30pm
Two dancers

uNCOILEd eXposed

19 - 21 October 2023

Thu 19 Oct, 7.30pm
Fri 20 Oct, 7.30pm
Sat 21 Oct, 7.30pm
Liam Cooper singing into a microphone while on the piano, with legendary musicians displayed above him including Elton John & Stevie Wonder.

Liam Cooper’s King of the Keys

12 April 2024

Fri 12 Apr, 7.30pm
Man and a woman in a red dress dancing in the ballet on stage

Forest Song & Don Quixote

04 July 2024

Thu 4 Jul, 7.30pm.
A person in a red and white striped shirt holds a burger above a child with red hair, who appears to reach for the sandwich. A small, animated creature near the burger adds to the chaotic scene. The background is bright blue with red splatters.

Ratburger

23 - 24 April 2025

Wed 23 Apr, 10am & 12.30pm
Thu 24 Apr, 10am R & 12.30pm
Illustration of a colorful caterpillar with a red head and green body. The background features a pattern of multicolored circles at the top and a green stripe at the bottom.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

06 May 2025

Tue 6 May, 10am R & 12.30pm
Two men in colorful suits strike playful poses against a white background. One wears a vibrant pink and purple patterned suit, and the other sports a light blue suit with a botanical design. Both are smiling and pointing upward.

The Listies: 110% Ready

18 - 19 July 2025

Fri 18 Jul, 10am & 1pm
Sat 19 Jul, 12.30pm R & 3pm
A woman in vintage swimwear stands on a beach, holding her hand to her forehead while squinting at the horizon. Beside her are several stacked suitcases and a woven basket under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Holiday Island

08 - 09 October 2025

Wed 8 Oct, 10am & 12.30pm
Thu 9 Oct, 10am R & 12.30pm
19 unique performers with Down syndrome unite onstage in a vibrant '3-2-1' dance at Melbourne Fringe Fest. Colorful costumes, energetic moves, and smiles celebrate diversity and inclusion.

3-2-1 by emotion21

October 13, 2023

DATES: 13, 14, 20 & 21 October 2023 TIME: 7:30pm (80 mins)
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

When the World Turns at Bunjil Place

09 - 10 September 2023

Sat 9 Sep: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm
Sun 10 Sep: 10:00am, 12:30pm
Two teenagers use circus spinning plates on sticks with guidance from a circus coach.

Accessible Circus Class

03 February 2023 - 20 December 2024

Fridays: 5:15-6:15pm for 12-16 year olds, term times
Fridays: 4- 5pm for 5 - 11 year olds, term times
Sarah Lynch, 'Above the Snow Line: Triptych 1, image 1’, 2023, photograph, 100x 66.7cm, (black and white), 2023, photograph, © the artist

Between Two Sites Exhibition

May 27, 2023

Wed-Sat; 10am-4pm until July 1, 2023
A thrilling circus escapade inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns delightful salute to feathers, fur and fins.

Carnival of the Animals

16 - 23 September 2023

Sat 16 Sep11:00 AM
Tues 19 Sep11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Wed 20 Sep11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Thurs 21 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Fri 22 Sep11:00 AM, 2:00PM
Sat 23 Sep 11:00AM

Registered NDIS Provider
Individual and beautifully personalised mug

Clay Soiree-ceramic painting

April 22, 2023

Tues-Thurs 6-8pm, Fri 5-7pm, Sat- Sun 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, 4-6pm.
Learning to use the wheel

Clay Soiree!!

April 22, 2023

Tues-Thurs 6-8pm, Fri 5-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, 4-6pm
A performer from Na Djinang Circus in front of a tree and holding a pair of hands coming down from above.

Arterial by Na Djinang Circus

23 April 2023

5pm

Celebrating the power of friendship, culture and profound connections for all-ages.

Hide The Dog

16 - 17 June 2023

Friday 16 June 6:00PM
Saturday 17 June 1:00PM
*Saturday 17 June, 1:00PM: Auslan Interpreted and Audio Described performance.
A Paper Planet production photo from Japan. A child with dark hair, wearing a black and yellow baseball jacket, joyfully hangs long strips of white paper on a suspended piece of tape. A sunlit room lined with brown cardboard and other children creating with paper are visible in the background.

Paper Planet by Polyglot Theatre presented by Fed Square

12 - 14 April 2023

Wednesday 12 April: 10:30-12:30pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 13 April: 10:30-12:30pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 14 April: 10:30-12:30pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm
Two actors in Shakespearean garb holding paper props of a sword, a skull, and the book Hamlet

The Listies Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark

April 12, 2023

Auslan sessions:
Wed 12 April, 2:00pm
Sat 15 April, 10.30am

60 minutes
A Sensory Play 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, Polyglot Theatre

Sensory Play in a Wondrous Natural World

03 - 04 September 2022

Saturday 3 September: 2pm-3pm
Sunday 4 September: 11am-12pm, 2pm-3pm
Create your very own Mosaic design, illuminate all places.

Mosaic Table Lamp Workshop Sydney

21 August 2022 - 03 June 2023

Mon to Fri - 1:00 PM (2.5 hours)
Thu - Fri- 5:00 PM (2.5 hours)
Sat - Sun - 10:00 AM - 14:00 PM - 18:00 PM
Create your very own Mosaic design, illuminate all places.

Mosaic Table Lamp Workshop Melbourne

22 August 2022 - 03 June 2023

Mon to Thursday - 12:00 PM (2.5 hours)
Thu - Fri- 5:00 PM (2.5 hours)
Sat - Sun - 10:00 AM - 14:00 PM - 18:00 PM
Mosaic Table Lamp Workshop Brisbane

Mosaic Table Lamp Workshop Brisbane

22 August 2022 - 31 January 2023

Mon to Fri - 1:00 PM (2.5 hours)
Thu - Fri- 5:00 PM (2.5 hours)
Sat - Sun - 10:00 AM - 14:00 PM - 18:00 PM
Are you a student who has an Individual Education Plan or a Student Support Group (or equivalent) or a Parent/Guardian or Teacher who has been involved in these? IE SO. We'd love for you to participate in our 15-30 minutes study online to help us better understand the experiences of students with planning for their support at school.

Inclusive Schools (Research Project)

June 10, 2022
Illustration from the videogame Untitled Goose Game depicting a goose honking in front of a bush of roses

Untitled Goose Game Live at ACMI

08 - 09 July 2022

Fri 8 Jul, 3.30pm & 6pm
Sat 9 Jul, 11am (relaxed session) & 1pm
Two people wearing white onsies, shown from the shoulders up, stand, one slightly behind the other. One has their long hair up in a high bun and glasses - they are looking quizzical. One has glasses and a moustache and is smiling widely. They are wearing a white hat with large googly eyes on it and are setting off a red fire extinguisher. The background is teal.

Creation Creation

August 19, 2022

Friday 19 August, 6pm
Saturday 20 August, 10.30am & 1pm
The Selfish Giant man in a black suit and top hat, standing amongst a field of flowers in his garden, angrily pointing beside a sign that reads 'no children allowed'.

The Selfish Giant

27 May 2022

1:00pm
Two performers stand in bright coloured shirts holding a banana and a watermelon

The Listies: ROFL (Rolling on the floor laughing)

15 - 16 July 2022

Fri 15 Jul, 10am & 1pm
Sat 16 Jul, 10am & 1pm
A cartoon image of a mother and baby rabbit

Guess How Much I Love You

10 - 11 June 2022

Fri 10 Jun, 12.30pm Q&A
Sat 11 Jun, 10am R & 12.30pm
The actors onstage perform with their array of boxes

The Box Show

30 September - 01 October 2022

Fri 30 Sep, 10am & 12.30pm
Sat 1 Oct, 10am R & 12.30pm
A Bees production photo. Polyglot artists in intricate Bee costumes are perched on and around a large metal pipe on green lawn. Children wearing handmade paper antennae and wings sit on the pipe amongst them. There is a heritage red brick building in the background.

Bees – presented by Polyglot Theatre and Convent Kids

09 - 12 April 2022

10.30am-11.15am, 12pm-12.45pm, 2.30pm-3.15pm
We want you to come dance with us.

All abilities Dance, Hip Hop, Contemporary and many more.

August 18, 2021

We have 30 classes a week at many location across SE Qld, we also offer classes online so please check out our website.

Registered NDIS Provider
Illustration of a fox wearing a red jacket running through green hills with a blue sky. The fox is carrying a rucksack with feathers flying above.

Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox

01 - 04 December 2021

Wed 1 Dec 6:00 PM
Thurs 2 Dec 6:00 PM
Fri 3 Dec 6:00 PM
Sat 4 Dec 10:00 AM*, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
*Auslan Interpreted Performance
Drawing of a beach. Many children are playing in the waves. A woman sits under a red and orange beach umbrella. There are seagulls flying over the water. In the background there are mountains.

Magic Beach

24 - 28 November 2021

Wed 10:00 AM
Thur 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Fri 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM*, 12:00 PM
*Auslan Interpreted Performance
A photograph of a woman and a young boy standing in front of a black background. The woman wears a red hat, green dress and is smiling, wearing a microphone. The young boy is not facing the camera and is holding his hands together.

Dr AudioYO’s Giant Adventure

21 - 25 September 2021

Tuesday 21 Sep 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM
Wednesday 22 Sep 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM
Thursday 23 Sep 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM
Friday 24 Sep 11:00 AM
Saturday 25 Sep 10:00 AM

“This is Me” Art Competition

21 July - 18 October 2021
Weave Circles

Circle Weaving Workshop

July 22, 2021

3rd Thursday of every month
Thurs, 10am- 12pm
A Paper Planet production photo from Japan. A child with dark hair, wearing a black and yellow baseball jacket, joyfully hangs long strips of white paper on a suspended piece of tape. A sunlit room lined with brown cardboard and other children creating with paper are visible in the background.

Paper Planet

17 May - 30 June 2021

Sat 26 June 10.30am-12.30pm, 2pm-4pm
Mon 28 June 10.30am-12.30pm, 2pm-4pm
Tues 29 June 10.30am-12.30pm, 2pm-4pm
Wed 30 June 10.30am-12.30pm, 2pm-4pm
Annie Day, Time to Go, 2017 (detail), lithograph and etching, 28 x 28 cm. (2 plates; key plate is a lithograph and the 2nd plate an etching inked in 2 colours)

The Overwintering Project & Among The Trees

06 March - 23 May 2021

Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–4pm
Two hands meet in the centre of the image. The background is blue featuring drawings of various shapes, with a pink circle in the centre.

Creative Control

03 - 10 December 2020

Tutti Kids and Youth

Brighton: Saturdays 9:30 – 10:30am or 10:45 – 11:45am or 11.45am - 12.45pm

Registered NDIS Provider
A photo of a girl with a blue bow in her hair. Her eyes are cast downwards as she sings.

Tutti Youth Choir

Brighton, South Australia: Wednesdays during school term from 4pm - 5pm

Registered NDIS Provider
Profile picture of Kate

Art Therapy for Individuals

Registered NDIS Provider
An illustration of two emus looking down on a white background

Edward The Emu

30 June 2022

1pm
Acting/Performing Arts Talent Agency

Khans Entertainment Agency

Mon-Fri; 9 am-5 pm.
A young person holds an iPad with the Orby program, learning about Frederick McCubbin's 'A bush burial'

Meet Orby | your digital tour guide
The photo is school aged children participating in a Limitless Leaps class.

Limitless Leaps

29 January - 09 December 2020

Every Wed, 4-5pm
10-week course that follows the school term (4 courses throughout year)
The photo is of primary school students participating in a Limitless Leaps workshop.

Limitless Leaps

29 January - 09 December 2020

Wed, 4-5pm
The 10-week course occurs four times in the year and follows each school term.
Small group sitting in a circle smiling

Reactions

Sessions are during term time, Wednesday 5.30-6.15 Juniors or 6.30-7.30 Seniors

Registered NDIS Provider
Bam Dance logo

Dance classes for people with disabilities

Multiple classes Mon - Saturday
Three young children in brightly dressed summer clothing, standing in different poses looking ahead for movement instructions

Start at the Gallery: Stories and Song

04 November 2019 - 06 January 2020
A large group of people are standing on a stage.

BAM Community Choir

Currently fortnightly Mondays 6:15 till 7:30.
a group of dance students on stage

BAM ALLSTARS DANCE

Classes weekly on Wednesday and Thursday through school terms.
A pair of hands, exploring paint

BAM VISUAL ART

Weekly on Thursdays through school terms.

5-8 Year Olds – South Yarra

Weekly on Saturday The program runs during the school term.

9-12 Year Olds – South Yarra

Weekly
The program runs during the school term on Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, or Saturday 11:00am to 1:00pm.

5-8 Year Olds – Northcote

Weekly
The program runs during the school term on Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, and Saturday from 9:30am to 11:30am.

9-12 Years Olds – Northcote

Weekly
The program runs during the school term on Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, and Saturday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Kids Drum Circle

Wednesday during the school term.

Music Together

Weekly on Various Days
This program runs during the school term on Thursdays at 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am, and Fridays at 9:30 am, and Saturdays at 9am. All classes run for 45 minutes.
Trainer and young woman plate spinning

My Circus – younger group

Fortnightly on Sun. 12pm -1pm & 1.30-2.30pm

Registered NDIS Provider

Arts for Kids

Mon or Wed during school term

Sound Beginnings

Weekly on Thursday
10:15 am to 11:00 am, or 11:30am to 12:15pm

Tiny Tots

Weekly on Monday during the school term.

Kids Arts Classes

Weekly on Various Days
8 week courses run during the school term. Please visit the website for class times.

Creative Learning Centre Drama Club

Mondays during the school term.

Parent/Carer and Child All Abilities Dance Class

Weekly on Thurs during the school term.

Toddler and Pre-school Dance Class

Weekly
This class runs on various days at various times during the school term. Please phone for more information.

Diakosmos Open Ballet Class

Mondays during the school term.

Diakosmos Jazz Dance Class

Wednesdays during the school term.