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POLYGLOT THEATRE

ANNUAL REPORT 2017

ABOUT

Polyglot acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are Australia’s First Peoples, and the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we live, work and play. We acknowledge the Boon Warrung people of the Kulin Nation as the owners of the land on which the Polyglot office is based, and we pay our respects and give thanks to their elders past, present and emerging.

Polyglot Theatre is Australia’s leading creator of interactive and participatory theatre for children and families. Our distinctive artistic philosophy has placed us at the international forefront of contemporary arts experiences for babies and children up to 12 years, meeting with professional acclaim and recognition around the world. Inspired by the artwork, play and ideas of children, we create imagined worlds where audiences actively participate in performance through touch, play and encounter.

MISSION

Polyglot’s mission is to make innovative and daring theatre which provides children worldwide the opportunity for imagination and adventure through participation.

VISION

Polyglot places children at the heart of our art. Our vision is of a future where children are powerful: artistically, socially and culturally. We are committed to offering transformational, playful arts experiences that are alive and human in their content and connection, knowing that in this, we offer something that is vital for children everywhere.

VALUES

We are guided in our work by three value areas:

» Children are always at the heart of our art: as collaborators, instigators and audience. Our work exists to give children the power to be in control.

» Our artistic approach is one of unbridled curiosity and daring; we champion possibility and innovation.

» We work with respect, resourcefulness and a spirit of genuine collaboration, in the pursuit of a sustainable future.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Gutteridge, Chair

Mario Agostinoni, Treasurer

Belinda Bowman

Vanessa Cox

Kathy Fox

Sarah Hunt

Mark Williams

2017 STAFF

Sue Giles, Artistic Director & co-CEO

Viv Rosman, Executive Director & co-CEO

Gail Southwell, General Manager

Rainbow Sweeny, Associate Producer

Julie Wright, Associate Producer

Rebecca Chew, Development Manager (until March)

Nami Nelson, Development Manager

Debby Maziarz, Business Development Consultant

Emma Patterson, Communications Coordinator (until July)

Erica Heller-Wagner, Communications Coordinator

Lexie Wood, Company Administrator and Project Manager – Voice Lab

Fleur Brett, Bookkeeper

Kate Kantor, Project Director – 5678 Film Club

Priya Namana, Project Producer – 5678 Film Club

Ian Pidd, Project Director – First On The Ladder

Simone Ruggiero, Project Producer – First On The Ladder

ARTISTS AND PRODUCTION STAFF

Tammy-Lee Atkinson, Christian Bagin, Tirese Ballard, Nick Barlow, Sam Bennellick-Jones, Janelle Boyd, Sharyn Brand, Elise Brokensha, Andrew Callaghan, Amanda Carr, Merophie Carr, Euna Cho, Jon Clarke, Raquel Clarke, Darryl Cordell, Jessica Duncan, Paula Duncan, Iwan Effendi, Anton Fajri, Briony Farrell, Michael Fikaris, Stephanie Fisher, Christy Flaws, Katrina Gaskell, Darlene Gillon, Skyler Gillon, Dan Goronszy, Hayden Gregory, Mandy Haines, Lucy Harrison, Jason Heller, Kelly Hucker, Ashlee Hughes, Matt Kelly, Minna Lethbridge, Mischa Long, Eliza Lovell, Georgia Lucy, Lachlan MacLeod, Sam McGilp, Sylvie Meltzer, Antonio Moriera, Jodee Mundy, Hannah Murphy, Steph O’Hara, Bree-Anna Obst, Sam Osborn, David Pidd, Zak Pidd, Jaydee Picker, Valmay Pitt, Pambo Priyojati, Tamara Rewse, Stephanie Riddel, Stefanie Robinson, Aseel Tayah, Mitch Secrett, Sonya Suares, Maria Tri Sulistyani, Wulang Sunu, Ellison Tan, Jo Tan, Connie Taylor, Lucy Taylor, Emily Tomlins, Alana Tompson, Anna Tregloan, Richard Vabre, Glen Walton, Justine Warner, Annabel van Weel, Christie Widiarto, Jacob Williams

02 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 ABOUT

ACHIEVEMENTS 2017

INTERNATIONALTOURING:CHINA, SINGAPORE,SOUTH KOREA,UNITED STATESOF AMERICA

COMMUNITYPROJECTSESSIONS

1 HELPMANNAWARD NOMINATION

167 263SCHOOLRESIDENCIES2

PERFORMANCES

ARTIST EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITIES

207

5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, INVOLVING24 ARTISTS

The Generator supported:

5 LEADERSHIPOPPORTUNITIESFOR ARTISTS

The Generator created:

CREATIVEDEVELOPMENTS 3

National touring and activities:New South Wales, Northern Territory,South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia

Victoria: Carrum Downs, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Dandenong West, Darebin, Fitzroy, Frankston North, Geelong, Glen Eira, Heidelberg, Hoppers Crossing, Keysborough, Langwarrin, Melbourne, Newport Lakes, Noble Park, Sale, Seaford, Shepparton, Springvale, Wangaratta, Warrnambool, Werribee.

172 workshopsReaching more than

44,940people in 5 countries

03ANNUAL REPORT 2017 ACHIEVEMENTS 2017

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

After four years as Chair, I am still constantly amazed that Polyglot continues to grow in reach, scale and, above all, quality. 2017 once again set new levels of achievement, and new innovations, in children’s performance.

Kicking off 2017 was Cerita Anak (Child’s Story), a co-creation with Papermoon Puppet Theatre, Indonesia, which had its world premiere in AsiaTOPA 2017 (Arts Centre Melbourne) and broke new ground in combining Polyglot’s participatory approach with sophisticated design and a complete and compelling visual narrative. The First On The Ladder and In Your Hands projects saw Polyglot deepening its involvement with Indigenous communities – both projects are set to continue over future years. The year also included a significant amount of national and international touring, including shows in Korea, China, Singapore and the USA, and the further development of Polyglot’s unique Voice Lab project which provides children with a creative, engaging and safe space to speak from their hearts.

Sue and Viv lead the company in a way that allows it to consolidate and expand on its extraordinary success. Their collaboration has helped to stabilize the organization, while continuing to respond to the increasing demand for Polyglot’s work and leadership. I am deeply grateful for the personal

investment that they, and all Polyglot’s staff and artists, make in producing so much consistently brilliant work.

Polyglot’s success is also due to the many organisations and individuals who continue to recognize the value of our work. We are very grateful to our state and federal government partners, our collaborators in the community, local government and creative sectors, our industry colleagues, and our marvelous supporters in the philanthropic sector – including the late and irreplaceable Betty Amsden whom we miss on so many levels. Special thanks to the generous donors to Polyglot’s 40th birthday fundraising appeal which kicked off in November, supported by Creative Partnerships Australia which is match-funding up to $50,000 towards the campaign. I am also deeply thankful to Polyglot’s amazing board, all of whom are shrewd, thoughtful and a pleasure to work with.

It seems to me that we live in an era of toppling paradigms. Political, social and cultural systems all struggle to operate as they have previously. In such a time,

to invest in the creativity, confidence and autonomy of children feels like the most vital and exciting vote of confidence in the future.

As Polyglot moves into its 40th year, I feel confident that it will be empowering and inspiring children for another 40 years at least.

Tom Gutteridge Chair

First on the Ladder

Photo Credit: Simone Ruggiero

Cerita Anak (Child’s Story)

Photo Credit: Theresa Harrison

04 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 CHAIR’S MESSAGE

EXECUTIVES’ MESSAGE

Our big travel adventures included touring to China three times with Paper Planet and We Built This City. A 6-year old audience member said: “It would be better if Polyglot arranged more shows in Shanghai”, and we agree! Sticky Maze went to South Korea, where it was presented as part of ASSITEJ Korea’s International Summer Festival in three cities; a joyous encounter with Boats marked another great season at the Esplanade Theatres’ Octoburst! in Singapore and 2017 marked our eighth year of touring to the USA. Nationally, Paper Planet went to DreamBig in Adelaide, fulfilling a big dream of ours, and Ants had two spectacular school holiday seasons at Melbourne Museum, as well as many other local council events and festivals around the region.

Often some of the most intriguing and beautiful works Polyglot creates are not so visible. First on the Ladder involves Indigenous families through sports clubs in Shepparton and Moree. In this energetic and inspiring project we collaborate with Beyond Empathy to bring home-grown radio, paste ups, zines and animations from the Aboriginal sports communities to the wider populations of both towns, telling a story of strength, family and resilience. 5678 Film Club captures the world view and talent of kids in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Collingwood through film. This year, once again, we were amazed by the sophistication, hilarity and invention of the films and were proud to screen them publicly at Little Big Shots festival and at a special stakeholder event at the Palace Kino.

We came to the end of a seven-year relationship with Mahogany Rise Primary School, and commissioned a longitudinal evaluation about the residencies across the years and their impact on the kids and the culture of the school. We worked with FORM in Perth and Tjanpi Desert Weavers to progress the development of a hands-on visual art piece, In Your Hands - a successful example of entirely authentic collaboration. We worked in partnership with Anglicare and Gandel Philanthropy to deliver Voice Lab as a transition tool for children moving between education levels in Frankston, discovering the insight and emotional impact of children’s voices in creating change where it really matters. These sorts of projects hold the philosophy and ethos of Polyglot strongly at their heart and their creative and producing teams have our admiration.

2017’s projects were not only fascinating in terms of relationships and process but they have opened the door to a range of new art forms for Polyglot. This is so important for a company like ours that is responsive to new ways of thinking and to the needs and impulses of contemporary childhood across the world. The discoveries we have in creative processes with children are brought to light in new works and 2017 saw Cerita Anak (Child’s Story) perform its premiere season at Arts Centre Melbourne. This was the beautiful result of a deep and abiding friendship and collaboration between Polyglot and Papermoon Puppet Theatre in Indonesia. One 2 year old child summed it up for us all: “It made my bones feel stronger.”

The Generator is an initiative that focuses on the deeper, stronger involvement of our extraordinary core artists through the development of their leadership skills as they create new artistic visions for Polyglot. This year saw our artists take the lead running Voice Lab, developing new workshops, representing the company on tour, and leading two new projects, Light Pickers and Hear Me Roar. There are exciting times ahead!

We are so grateful to the supporters, donors and funders behind the incredible output of Polyglot Theatre, to the commitment of our fabulous Board, to our amazing staff who work so hard behind the scenes and to the artists who have loyalty, commitment and an endless desire to explore the possibilities with the kids who are at the heart of all we do, in the aim of great art. And it’s time to party! We turn 40 in 2018 and we hope you will join us to celebrate the achievements, and future ambitions, of Polyglot Theatre.

2017 was another bumper year for Polyglot Theatre with a rich combination of touring nationally and internationally, community arts projects, collaborations, new work, residencies, workshops and forays into film, radio and sensory installation. As always, the mix of work creates a huge variety of approaches to connection and participation, meaning that our theatrical language gets more “Polyglot” all the time.

Sue Giles Artistic Director

Viv Rosman Executive Director

05ANNUAL REPORT 2017 EXECUTIVES’ MESSAGE

In January, Executive Director Viv Rosman attended the International Society for the Performing Arts Congress in New York City for the first year in her capacity as an Australian ISPA Fellow for 2017 – 2019.

Both Viv and Artistic Director Sue Giles then attended the International Performing Arts for Youth Showcase in Madison, Wisconsin, pitching Separation Street in the Spotlight session of this international gathering of Theatre for Young Audience professionals.

In May, Sue and Viv attended ASSITEJ South Africa’s ‘Cradle of Creativity’ – the 19th ASSITEJ World Congress and International Theatre Festival for Children and Young People. At the Congress, Sue was re-elected to the Executive Committee of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ) and appointed Vice President. Sue attended the 3rd TYAsia Network meeting in Lahore, Pakistan, taking part in the strategic planning for the network and leading workshops for children and teachers. In November, Sue travelled to Mantova in Italy, where the new Executive Committee of ASSITEJ International had its biannual meeting at the Segni Festival for Children and Young People.

In May, Viv was a panelist for Showcase Victoria’s Touring Forum, discussing Polyglot’s approaches to touring nationally and regionally.

In August, Viv and Producer Simone Ruggiero attended the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association’s conference in Sydney. Simone was invited

to deliver a presentation about First On The Ladder and Polyglot’s partnerships with non-arts organisations. This was a valuable opportunity to grow awareness of this project amongst our industry peers.

In October, Lexie Wood (Voice Lab Project Manager) and Camilla Krauze from Anglicare Victoria – Communities for Children Frankston, presented ‘The Voice Lab Project – the voices of children on transition’ at the Communities for Children Facilitating Partner National Forum, held by the Australian Institute of Family Studies in Brisbane. The presentation was a way to introduce the national Communities for Children network to innovative ways of capturing children’s voices.

Polyglot artists Dan Goronszy and David Pidd presented workshops in Sydney at CapFest – the professional development conference for Captain Starlight performers Australia-wide. At Shanghai Interactive Festival of Theatre in Jiading, Polyglot artists Emily Tomlins and Lachlan MacLeod delivered a presentation on Polyglot’s artistic philosophy and practice for theatre practitioners, and a workshop for children and their adults called Tiny Houses.

Sue attended the Australia - Singapore Cultural Leaders Forum, led a conversation on young people as arts shape-shifters at the Australian Theatre Forum and was co-facilitator of the National Youth Arts Summit – a trifecta of big-picture occasions in Adelaide that were full of conversation, debate and inspiration.

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP


“The Arts has a particular role to play in providing frameworks, interpretation and insight to the human experience… Children and young people were deep within the conversation: the sector was represented strongly and good public conversations were had, about the value of how we work and why to the rest of the Arts industry. Kids are the shape shifters, if we can follow them.’’

Sue Giles, Australia – Singapore Cultural Leaders Forum, Australian Theatre Forum, and National Youth Arts Summit

06 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

The Generator is Polyglot’s new, responsive artistic development program. The objective is to strengthen Polyglot’s artistic capacity by expanding the skills of Polyglot’s core artists and developing their ideas to commission and deliver theatre works for children and their families.

The program creates opportunities for Polyglot’s core artists to take the lead in the development of new productions, undertake artistic leadership roles and receive professional development opportunities within the company.

This capacity-building program supports Polyglot’s artistic vibrancy and sustainability by increasing the pipeline of new work, and supporting succession planning. The program will further develop artists trained in Polyglot’s distinctive and internationally-renowned child-led practice.

The Generator is also Polyglot’s tangible contribution to the independent theatre sector. The program draws upon the experience and passion of artists who have worked with Polyglot for many years and expands this pool, uncovering new talent, particularly among Melbourne’s culturally and linguistically diverse artists.

In 2017, The Generator supported the creative development period of Light Pickers, and the initial planning for Hear Me Roar and Clippy.

PROJECT PARTNER

Besen Family Foundation

THE GENERATOR

Boats


Light Pickers

Photo Credit: Sarah Walker

07ANNUAL REPORT 2017 THE GENERATOR

MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA

BRECKENRIDGE,COLORADO

PITTSBURGH,PENNSYLVANIA

SINGAPORE

SEOUL

ANSAN HANAM

SYDNEY

MOREE

ADELAIDE

PERTH

WARAKURNA

JIADINGSUZHOUHUZHOU SHANGHAI

WANGARATTA

MELBOURNEWERRIBEE

SHEPPARTON

WARRNAMBOOL

TOURING AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Polyglot’s work transcends language and culture. In 2017, we shared our unique experiential, participatory theatre with children and their adults in five countries.

While children across the world understand the premise of our Play Space works almost instantly, we are always fascinated by how differently each work develops depending on the country that we’re in. We Built This City structures in Pittsburgh look decidedly different to those in Jiading!

We were honored to have the opportunity to tour to China three times in 2017. We toured to the United States of America twice, and to South Korea and Singapore once each. We also presented work across Australia.

Attending key market development events provided the chance to connect with national and international presenters and stakeholders, magnifying Polyglot’s visibility and paving the way for exciting opportunities. In 2017, company representatives attended the International Society for the Performing Arts Congress in New York City, International Performing Arts for Youth Showcase in Madison, Wisconsin, ASSITEJ International World Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, Shanghai Performing Arts Fair in China, Australian Performing Arts Centre Association Conference in Sydney, and the Australia-Singapore Cultural Leaders Forum, Australian Theatre Forum and National Youth Arts Summit in Adelaide.

08 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 TOURING AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA

BRECKENRIDGE,COLORADO

PITTSBURGH,PENNSYLVANIA

SINGAPORE

SEOUL

ANSAN HANAM

SYDNEY

MOREE

ADELAIDE

PERTH

WARAKURNA

JIADINGSUZHOUHUZHOU SHANGHAI

WANGARATTA

MELBOURNEWERRIBEE

SHEPPARTON

WARRNAMBOOL

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS IN PERFORMANCE

Local artists are regularly invited to join our performing teams when we tour internationally. They become invaluable assets to the touring company, providing both the language and cultural context to see our work accessed more effectively and meaningfully by local audiences. It is an opportunity for cultural diplomacy, creative exchange, and broadening the reach of our advocacy for the role of the arts in children’s development. It also helps the company reduce its carbon footprint. In 2017 we worked with local artists in China, South Korea, Singapore and the United States of America.

PROJECT PARTNERS

The Australian Government through the Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australia-Korea Foundation and the Australia Council for the Arts, The Betty Amsden Foundation, International Society for the Performing Arts.

09ANNUAL REPORT 2017 TOURING AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LIGHT PICKERS

Light Pickers is a work-in-progress from The Generator.

Conceived by Polyglot artist Mischa Long for children aged 3 and under, Light Pickers was born from the premise that small children are irresistibly drawn to sources of light. Sculptural cardboard, recycled plastic and paper objects fill the space, light and sound emanating from them, inviting children to explore. As they play with the objects, pulling them into different configurations, the children create a unique garden of light, transforming the space and inspiring fascination and wonder.

The creative development of Light Pickers in November saw Mischa collaborating with fellow Polyglot artists Stefanie Robinson, Glen Walton and Hannah Murphy. Following the development, two small showings of the work were held in December.

PROJECT PARTNER

City of Stonnington

POLYGLOT INSPIRING PEOPLE’S SOCIETY (PIPS)

Polyglot Inspiring People’s Society (PIPS) is a group of children, aged between 2 and 16, who collaborate with the company in the development of new creative work. Participants share ideas and opinions, respond to material, give feedback,and provide Polyglot with an unedited child’s world view. In 2017, PIPS sessions were held for Light Pickers and Hear Me Roar.

Complementing PIPS is the company’s ongoing engagement with children in schools and communities across Victoria.

Students at Banyan Fields Kindergarten and Primary School, Mahogany Rise Primary School and Monterey Secondary College collaborated on the second stage development of Voice Lab, Dinjerra

Primary School students were vital in the development of Cerita Anak (Child’s Story), and children from Victorian College of the Deaf and Lady Gowrie Child Centre participated in Boats at Showcase Victoria.

NEW WORK DEVELOPMENT

Light Pickers


Light Pickers


10 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 NEW WORK DEVELOPMENT

Audience member, 10, Warnambool, Ants

“It made you think deeply at little things.”

ANTS

An interactive performance with giant Ants bringing children together in a gentle and unusual landscaping project.

Faced with hundreds of giant bread crumbs and three big insects, children are irresistibly drawn in and must figure out what the Ants want them to do. Gradually, a world of meaning unfolds, illustrating the human desire for order and occupation as public spaces are transformed with wavering lines and patterns.

Ants is an enchanting investigation into the nature of work and independent action and illuminates children’s relationship with public spaces.

LOCATIONS

» Warrnambool Art Gallery, Victoria

» Melbourne Museum, Victoria

» Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

» Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, Colorado, USA

» Wyndham City Children’s Week Picnic, Werribee, Victoria

BELLBIRD

Visibility and reality are blurred in an enchanting forest of sound.

Children and their families create their own playful soundtrack as they wander blindfolded among the hundreds of dangling elastic ribbons, ringing the attached brass bells. Audiences are guided carefully through the space, experiencing a sensation of vastness and delicious apprehension. The senses are shifted upon

entering this interactive musical installation and a whole new experience of the space is revealed through sound and touch.

At the centre of the experience, blindfolds are taken off to uncover the space in an entirely different way.

LOCATIONS

» Music Play Children’s Festival, Melbourne Recital Centre, Victoria

TOURING REPERTOIRE

Ants


Bellbird

Photo Credit: Justin Batchelor

Bellbird

Photo Credit: Justin Batchelor

11ANNUAL REPORT 2017 TOURING REPERTOIRE

“It was beautiful to share the experience with our grandsons.”

Audience member, Melbourne

BOATS

An adventurous Play Space for children of all ages, using colourful vessels to navigate urban seascapes.

At a central mooring place, large lightweight boats wait patiently for children’s imagination and energy. Once aboard, the boats are propelled by a flurry of feet, with kids working as a crew to find their own path and voyage across the high seas. As they journey, Polyglot artists float as castaways to be rescued or as mysterious elements of the urban ocean. Together they guide the boats to safe harbour ready for a new crew and the next adventure.

LOCATIONS

» Down By The River Festival, Wangaratta, Victoria

» Kids ArtyFarty Fest, Heidelberg, Victoria

» Darebin Community and Kite Festival, Reservoir, Victoria

» Showcase Victoria, Malthouse Theatre, Victoria

» Octoburst! Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Singapore

CERITA ANAK (CHILD’S STORY)

Climb aboard and be rocked and rolled across a strange ocean, dive to the bottom of the sea, hear stories on the wind and in the currents of the water and face great danger before coming to safe harbour.

Cerita Anak (Child’s Story) draws its inspiration from the seafaring history in Java and a true tale of arrival in Australia told by a small boy. Combining puppetry, visual spectacle, shadow imagery and sound,

the show takes audience members, both young and old, as passengers and storytellers on this exquisite adventure, created in collaboration with Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre.

LOCATION

» Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts, Arts Centre Melbourne, Victoria

Boats


Cerita Anak (Child’s Story)


Boats


12 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 TOURING REPERTOIRE

Audience member, 10, Adelaide, Paper Planet

“I wish this show keeps going and going for years and years.”

PAPER PLANET

Children‘s imaginations go wild in this world made of paper.

In a spectacular forest of tall cardboard trees, children and their adults are invited to fill the space with their own fantastic paper creations. Creatures, vines and flowers, costumes and secret constructions are added to the world around them.

Paper Planet is an ongoing, durational installation, and an experience that all ages find inspiring and utterly blissful.

LOCATIONS

» Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre, China

» DreamBIG Children’s Festival, Adelaide, South Australia

» Glen Eira Storytelling Festival, Caulfield, Victoria

» Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre, Jiangsu, China

» Huzhou Grand Theatre, Zhejiang, China

» Children’s Biennale, National Gallery, Singapore

SOUND OF DRAWING

Textures and technology come together in a soundscape of kids’ own making.

On the long, broad drawing table, children wear headphones and hear their scratches, swirls, tapping and scribbles as they create their own artistic masterpieces and make their collective mark. The sounds of the pastel on the paper are picked up by sensitive microphones and amplified, turning the physical action of drawing into a live soundscape.

Sound of Drawing connects sound, gesture and artistic intention, drawing masterpieces from every participant.

LOCATIONS

» MPavilion, Melbourne, Victoria

» Shepparton Art Museum, Victoria

Sound of Drawing

Photo Credit: Emma Patterson

Paper Planet

Photo Credit: Rainbow Sweeny

13ANNUAL REPORT 2017 TOURING REPERTOIRE

“It was amazing to see my 3-year old open up.”

Parent, USA, We Built This City

“It was great to see my child interacting with people from another country without hesitation.”

Parent, South Korea, Sticky Maze.

STICKY MAZE

An energetic and visually wild experience that uses newspaper and sticky tape to create a huge maze.

Kids and families ‘colour in’ the sticky tape walls with strips of paper, quickly adding secret messages and cheeky directions to bewilder, amuse and delight all that are enticed to enter. In a surprisingly short time, the maze becomes a mass of misdirection and amusement with live music, fun tricksters and artful dodging from Polyglot’s performers.

LOCATION

» ASSITEJ Summer Festival Korea, Seoul, South Korea

» Ansan Cultural Square, South Korea

» Hanam Arts Centre, South Korea

WE BUILT THIS CITY

A giant cardboard construction site, in which children and their families can build the cities and towns of their dreams.

Thousands of cardboard boxes take over big, open public spaces and each unique creation reflects the time and place of the immediate culture. Polyglot artists follow the lead of children in this work, while around them, skyscrapers, tunnels and sprawling estates are built. The season ends with the city being shaken and stomped to the ground.

LOCATIONS

» EQT Children’s Theater Festival, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

» Shanghai Interactive Festival of Theatre in Jiading, China

Sticky Maze


We Built This City

Photo Credit: Viv Rosman

14 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 TOURING REPERTOIRE

Audience member aged 2

“It made my bones feel stronger.”

PAPERMOON PUPPET THEATRE, INDONESIA

The world premiere of Cerita Anak (Child’s Story) – a co-production between Polyglot Theatre and Papermoon Puppet Theatre – took place in February as part of AsiaTOPA at Arts Centre Melbourne. After a sell-out season, the show was nominated for the 2017 Helpmann Award for Best Presentation for Children.

Papermoon Puppet Theatre was founded by theatre maker Maria Tri Sulistyani and visual artist Iwan Effendi. Based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in a country with world-renowned puppetry traditions, the artists of Papermoon create work that imaginatively explores identity, political history and contemporary society. Polyglot’s experience with children, play and the nature of interaction complements the intricacy and emotion of the puppetry and images created by Papermoon. In Cerita Anak (Child’s Story), artists from both companies pooled their skills and knowledge to craft a breathtaking, memorable journey for audiences.

LOCATION

» Arts Centre Melbourne

KEY COLLABORATORS

» Papermoon Puppet Theatre

» Dinjerra Primary School

» Polyglot’s Inspiring People’s Society (PIPS)

» The children of Lasem and Kepek in Java, Indonesia and TRY Kinder (South Yarra)

PROJECT PARTNERS

The Commonwealth through the Australia-Indonesia Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, City of Melbourne through ArtPlay’s New Ideas Lab, Arts Centre Melbourne, Playking Foundation, Creative Partnerships Australia and Polyglot’s generous donors.

INTERNATIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL

COLLABORATION

Regular collaboration with artists from a variety of cultures and countries plays a key role in maintaining Polyglot’s renowned artistic vibrancy. Through the company’s commitment to cultural diversity and diplomacy, exciting and unexpected opportunities are constantly coming to the fore, and the work created remains fresh and intriguing. Cerita Anak (Child’s Story) – development

Photo Credit: Indra Wicaksono

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Cerita Anak (Child’s Story) – development

Photo Credit: Indra WicaksonoCerita Anak (Child’s Story) – development

Photo Credit: Indra Wicaksono

15ANNUAL REPORT 2017 INTERNATIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL COLLABORATION

Photo credit: Theresa Harrison

Michelle Young, Manager –Tjanpi Desert Weavers

‘Nothing but major positives from the staff and artists participating in the In Your Hands Development Workshop III. Congratulations everyone for making it such a success. A credit to all the partners. A big thank you to the Tjanpi staff and artists for shining brightly. So very proud that this has been such a validating and learning experience for all.’

TJANPI DESERT WEAVERS AND FORM

In Your Hands is a collaborative project between FORM, Tjanpi Desert Weavers and Polyglot Theatre. FORM is an independent, non-profit cultural organisation that develops and advocates for excellence in creativity and artistic practice in Western Australia. Tjanpi Desert Weavers is a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council created to enable women in the remote central desert to earn their own income from fibre art.

The first week-long development workshop for In Your Hands was held in Melbourne in 2016, exploring new creative ground and celebrating a playful, innovative approach to the handmade. A second creative development period was held in Warakurna, in the Tjanpi Desert Weavers’ community, in 2017.

Of this second development, Sue Giles wrote, “We’d set out to build on what we’d started the year before in Melbourne, when the artists came to spend two weeks with us at Polyglot. What we discovered was that every separate part of the puzzle of that first process clicked beautifully and properly into place once we were on country. We had been told that this would happen, but none of us understood really what that meant. Intellectually we knew that things would start to make sense, but we were not prepared for the depth of the emotional journey, the journey in understanding or the power of the relationships ahead of us.”

During this development, the work progressed through a swift and organic process that resulted in a playful environment, both physical and musical, based on the energy, skill and toughness of the local children with the women’s space – the Wiltja – firmly in the centre.

The third development was held in Perth at FORM’s new home – The Goods Shed. The teams quickly re-established their connection and friendship, and the two weeks resulted in a playable artwork that was both exquisite and tough, intricate and simple. A participating audience was invited to test out the work and the responses were very encouraging. The playful space where kids played on tyres and with sand, small creatures and imaginative games, was held together by the glowing, colourful, delicate Wiltja at the centre, with adult participants adding to the mungari circles across the day. The new name for the project is Mungari Wiltja – as named by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers.

LOCATIONS

» Warakurna, Northern Territory

» Perth, Western Australia

KEY COLLABORATORS

» Tjanpi Desert Weavers

» FORM building a state of creativity

16 ANNUAL REPORT 2017 INTERNATIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL COLLABORATION

Ian Pidd, First On The Ladder Project Director

“First On The Ladder is such a joy to work on. These two sporting clubs are key institutions in their respective towns, and having the opportunity to collaborate with them, in such an open-ended way, is a rare opportunity for all of the artists involved. The works we have created together so far are playful and grounded and have established a great connection between us all. The plans we have hatched for 2018 will build on those connections and reach out further into both communities in ways that we think will really turn heads.”

FIRST ON THE LADDER

First On The Ladder is a three-year, art-meets-sport collaboration between Polyglot Theatre and Beyond Empathy, in partnership with Rumbalara Football Netball Club in Shepparton, Victoria and the Moree Boomerangs in New South Wales. The project centres around the young people from these two Indigenous sports clubs – celebrating their culture and achievements through a range of creative experiences including zine-making, street art, radio broadcasting and play workshops.

2017 was a boisterous and successful year for the project.

In Shepparton, Melbourne artist Michael Fikaris and local Yorta Yorta artist Tammy-Lee Atkinson worked with participants on game days at the club to create zines, stickers and large-scale paste-ups that were displayed in the community. Four editions of the zine Rumba were published, and 54 paste-ups were exhibited in laneways and on buildings. 13 community partners were involved in the project.

In Moree, local artists Janelle Boyd, Aunty Paula Duncan and Darlene Gillon, together with Project Coordinator Skyela Gillon, facilitated workshops at the Barwon Learning Centre to create paste-ups, zines and animations. Two editions of the zine Boom were published and 18 paste-ups were exhibited. 10 community partners were involved in the project.

Two radio stations, Rumba Radio in Shepparton and the BBC (Boomerangs Broadcast Corporation) in Moree, were established. The radio broadcasts were facilitated by Project Director Ian Pidd to provide participants with the opportunity to deliver live FM broadcasts on game days, building their skills in sports commentary, DJ-ing and audio production. Rumba Radio broadcast live three times, and BBC broadcast live five times. Broadcasts were also recorded and are available to listen to through spreaker.com.

Creative play workshops for younger children in each community saw participants harnessing their creativity through drawing activities, developing characters and storylines, and constructing sets (including a complete café), costumes, and parades of strange and wonderful creatures. There were six play workshops in Shepparton and three in Moree.

In 2017, over 150 young people were engaged in First On The Ladder, across 45 separate workshops in Shepparton and 24 separate workshops in Moree.

KEY COLLABORATORS

» Beyond Empathy

» Rumbalara Football Netball Club

» Moree Boomerangs Rugby League Club

PROJECT PARTNER

The Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

Polyglot Theatre is dedicated to using the arts to effect social change and cultural empowerment. Kids Collaborations projects embed Polyglot within communities, working with schools, social services, councils, artists and advocates to create powerful and transformative experiences. Building children’s resilience and confidence is the focus of all of Polyglot’s Kids Collaborations, whether they are in communities or schools. The mutual trust and respect that flourishes between the children participating and the adults that surround them is significant evidence that this program is essential for community-building.

KIDS’ COLLABORATIONS

First on the Ladder

Photo Credit: Simone Ruggiero

17ANNUAL REPORT 2017 KIDS’ COLLABORATIONS

John Culley, Principal, Mahogany Rise Primary School

“Voice Lab was an opportunity for students to express their thoughts across a whole range of subject areas that for them were important. It gave students the opportunity to dig deeper into their own personal worlds and reflect on feelings which they may not normally do in the hurly burly of life. It was an opportunity to stop, reflect and feel like they have been heard in a way that is helpful for their own individual growth and development. For our school it is a powerful tool. We are always looking for ways in which our students are able to get in touch with their feelings and thoughts.”

VOICE LAB

Voice Lab is a creative installation module for collecting the thoughts and opinions of children.

One at a time, children are invited into a beautifully designed, serene igloo where they are entirely alone. Here they have a conversation with the space itself – Voice Lab – with questions driven by a concealed artist who encourages detailed responses, gives time for thought and regards the child as the expert. Voice Lab encourages reflective thinking and the articulation of opinions and feelings. The discussion can be completely tailored to explore children’s world views or to gather feedback on their experience of the arts, at school or in their community.

In 2017, Voice Lab’s pilot program, in partnership with Anglicare Victoria – Communities for Children Frankston and Gandel Philanthropy, progressed through its second stage. The major objective of this partnership is to gain a deeper understanding of transition experiences across the school years using Voice Lab as a tool. The aim of the project is to improve processes around transition and children’s services as a result of listening to children’s thoughts and ideas.

In late 2016, Voice Lab spoke to students moving from kinder to prep (Banyan Fields Kinder), and Year 5 and 6 students (Mahogany Rise Primary School), about change and transition; and then with the same students again in 2017, as prep and Year 7 students. Their voices were heard: in 2017, school orientation programs for Year 7 students at Monterey Secondary College and prep students at Banyan Fields Primary School were adapted to specifically address the children’s concerns.

KEY COLLABORATORS

» Anglicare Victoria – Communities for Children Frankston

» Banyan Fields Kindergarten

» Banyan Fields Primary School

» Mahogany Rise Primary School

» Monterey Secondary College

PROJECT PARTNERS

» Gandel Philanthropy, the late Betty Amsden AO, Polyglot’s generous donors

Student

“Change is something that happens even if you don’t want it to happen.”

Voice Lab


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5678 FILM CLUB

5678 Film Club is a three-year project that supports young people making the transition between primary and secondary school in Collingwood, Melbourne.

It runs as a weekly after-school film club where Polyglot Theatre and a small group of professional filmmakers undertake creative workshops, mentoring and building a peer network with up to 25 young people. These young people are co-creators of every aspect of the process, working with the artists to become acquainted with film-making skills and techniques so they can tell their own stories through film.

The key to this project lies in its long-term, three year focus, as students move through Years 5, 6, 7 and 8. The project includes regular screenings at community events, independent film festivals and annual school presentations.

In 2017, Year 5 and 6 students from St. Joseph’s Primary School in Collingwood, and Year 7 and 8 students from the Academy of Mary Immaculate participated.

After a pilot program in 2016, funding was secured to support the program for 2017 – 2019, and key learnings from the pilot year were incorporated into the program’s planning and delivery.

As a result, participating students had a lot of fun in a positive and better-supported environment. They had access to better equipment, new artists and external professionals who were able to pique their interest in different aspects of the film-making process.

Films created in the project were selected to screen in the Little Big Shots Film Festival and the Gertrude Street Projection Festival, and in November, Polyglot’s premiere cinema screening was held at The Kino. It was an opportunity for the students to see their creations on the big screen, and for the wider Polyglot network to see the positive impact of this program.

KEY COLLABORATORS

» St. Joseph’s Primary School

» Academy of Mary Immaculate

PROJECT PARTNERS

City of Yarra, The William Buckland Foundation, The Marian and E.H. Flack Trust, The RE Ross Trust, Sidney Myer Fund, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, The Angior Family Foundation

5678 Film Club


5678 Film Club


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ALTOGETHER – MAHOGANY RISE PRIMARY SCHOOL RESIDENCY

The seventh and final installment of our engagement with Mahogany Rise Primary School commenced in August and finished at the end of September.

The focus of Altogether was validating the individual children in the group – taking a group of people with entirely different needs, desires, interests and obsessions, who were together because they were in the same class at school, and making something good happen between them.

From 2010-2017, the focus of the residency has always been on the resilience and confidence of the participants. However, throughout the years, the artists working on the project have changed, and this has seen different art forms used, and different outcomes generated.

A stand-out moment from the Altogether development: “The ‘Cocoon Moment’ has been the most amazing thing that has happened so far and has really shaped the project. We had our filmmaker Jason with us for the first time, and we thought we’d just try something and film it to see what happened. We turned the lights off and put on some eerie music. We had kids in paper cocoons writhing on the floor trying to

break free; there were kids moving among the cocoons lighting them with iPhone torches, and the rest of the class sitting in a circle all making sound effects with their voices, bodies and feet. The whole group was completely engaged and it was the first time that the kids really saw what was possible theatrically – that their own ideas and energy, when given light and sound and atmosphere, can suddenly turn into something quite remarkable.” Lexie Wood, Project Manager

KEY COLLABORATORS

» Mahogany Rise Primary School

» Monterey Secondary College

PROJECT PARTNERS

» Newsboys Foundation, Sidney Myer Fund

“Q: Did you discover something new about yourself?

A: That I’m a good person.”

Student

Altogether


Altogether


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WARRINGA PARK SCHOOL RESIDENCY

In Term 3, Polyglot Theatre delivered a six-week residency at Warringa Park School in Hoppers Crossing. This project has built on the relationship with Warringa Park School that started with Paper Planet and Sound of Drawing in 2016.

Polyglot core artists Stefanie Robinson, Mischa Long and Ashlee Hughes worked alongside neuro-diverse children with a variety of physical abilities to bring their instinctive creativity to the design, making and experience of an installation work.

A wheelchair-accessible tunnel was constructed with cane, and lined with coloured elastic, bubble wrap, papier-mache cocoons and sculptural objects, and sound designer Steph O’Hara created interactive sound with the participants, working with the young people to collect voices and sounds in the installation process.

The final outcome of this residency was on display at Warringa Park School’s end-of-year celebration.

United Kingdom artist Ellie Griffiths, specialising in work for and with neuro-diverse young people, participated in the early stages of the residency and was mentored by Sue Giles over the year for her own project in Scotland as part of Imaginate Festival.

KEY COLLABORATOR

Warringa Park School

WORKSHOPS

Polyglot Theatre’s workshop program engages with schools and communities throughout Australia, offering children a structured opportunity to discover their imaginative potential and ignite their creative learning capacity. In 2017, Polyglot delivered 95 workshops, and 77 school residency sessions.

FEAST

» Kids Arty Farty Festival, City of Banyule

» Clifton Hill Primary School

MUSICAL CHAIRS

» Newport Lakes Primary School

PAPER PLANET

» Geelong Grammar Kinder

SHADOW TRICKS

» Langwarrin Park Primary School

» One World Children’s Centre, Geelong

» Dandenong West Primary School

» Noble Park Primary School

» Gippsland Gallery, Sale

» St. Joseph’s Primary School, Springvale

» Resurrection Primary School, Keysborough

» Kerang Memorial Hall

» Spensley Street Primary School

SOUND OF DRAWING

» Shepparton Art Museum

» Nepean School, Seaford

VOICE LAB

» Wyndham City Children’s Week Picnic

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

» CapFest, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Sydney

» Shangai Interactive Festival of Theatre in Jiading, China

PROGRAM SPONSOR

» Lucas Dental Care

PROJECT PARTNER

Shadow Tricks workshops in regional Victoria are supported by Regional Arts Victoria’s Education and Families program.

Sound of Drawing

Photo Credit: Sarah Werkmeister – Shepparton Art Museum

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EVALUATION

Since 2009, Polyglot has commissioned independent evaluations of its works: school residencies, community collaborations, performances, workshops, and one overview evaluation for an entire year of the company’s activities.

In 2017, Dr Ricci-Jane Adams and Dr. Christine Sinclair delivered an evaluation report on Polyglot’s residency at Mahogany Rise Primary School – Altogether. Dr. Sinclair is also preparing the longitudinal evaluation of Polyglot’s six-year relationship with Mahogany Rise Primary School, accompanied by a short documentary by filmmaker Jason Heller.

The key findings from the evaluation of Altogether include:

1. The composition of the Polyglot team of several experienced artists from diverse backgrounds provided the necessary pre-conditions for the achievement of an artistically rich, multi-art, child-led creative project which supported positive outcomes for both children and artists.

2. Mahogany Rise Primary School and Polyglot were able to enter the 2017 project with trust and mutual respect based on the previous years of working together.

3. The building of relationships and the creation of a ‘safe space’ were fundamental building blocks to the successful outcomes of this project.

4. A culture of ‘yes’ and ‘freedom to choose’ contributed to the agency of the children within and beyond the Polyglot workshops.

5. The children demonstrated burgeoning confidence and agency as the Polyglot workshops progressed, demonstrating an increase in their socio-emotional capacities and the impact of a longer-term residency.

6. The Polyglot process of transforming workshop ideas into live or filmed performance outcomes contributed significantly to the achievement of four of the five project aims:

» Improve children’s socio-emotional skills

» Increase children’s engagement and success at school

» Develop children’s confidence in their creativity and abilities

» Improve children’s social cohesion/inclusion

7. The introduction of a creative arts program at Mahogany Rise in 2017 indicates cultural change at the school, and the mentoring and support for a key staff member to fulfil that role suggests capacity building is taking place within the current staff.

Altogether


“I think Polyglot is a fun thing to do. It is very adventurous because you never know where they will take you in the land of the imagination.”

“My experience with Polyglot is FANTASTIC. When I first met Sue I thought ‘Well this is gonna be boring!!’ but it’s not. It’s been one of the best times of my LIFE and that has helped me be more happy than ever.”

Students, Mahogany Rise Primary School

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SPONSORSHIP

Polyglot is fortunate to have benefited from two key sponsors in 2017.

LUCAS DENTAL CARE

Lucas Dental Care began sponsoring Polyglot in 2010. The practice’s generous contribution to Polyglot supports the School Workshop Program. In 2017, Lucas Dental Care committed to a three year sponsorship agreement until 2019, which will enable more children across Melbourne and Victoria to engage with Polyglot in their schools.

STUDIO BINOCULAR

Studio Binocular has supported Polyglot since 2016 and continued its sponsorship as Polyglot’s Design Partner in 2017. Studio Binocular has been instrumental in the design work required for Polyglot’s 40th Birthday celebrations.

FUNDRAISING

Sound of Drawing

Photo Credit: Sarah Werkmeister

– Shepparton Art Museum

Polyglot’s generous supporters continue to sustain the company’s work.

POLYGLOT’S CIRCLE

The donors that form Polyglot’s Circle are vitally important friends of the organisation. Together, they play a crucial role in strengthening Polyglot through both financial support and advocacy.

We thank Polyglot’s Circle donors of 2017:

EMPOWERING donors

» James McCaughey

» Mr Greg Shalit & Ms Miriam Faine

» K. Taylor & G. Ireton

» Naomi Tippett AM

ENCOURAGING donors

» The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Melbourne Inc.

» Sam & Monica Abrahams

» Simon Abrahams

» John & Diana Chew

» Rev Fr Michael Elligate AM

» Ruth Giles

» Tom Gutteridge & Dr Angela Campbell

» Sarah Hunt

» Fairlie Nassau

» Naomi Nicholson

» Antoinette Sharp

» The Slome-Topol-Rosen Family Charitable Trust

» Tim & Lynne Sherwood

SHARING donors

» Nicole Beyer

» Margaret Billson

» Chew-Burt family

» Fogarty family

» Kathy Fox

» Lucy McNamara

» Ian Pidd & Sue Giles

» Julian Pocock

» Viv Rosman

» Maurine Treloar

» Dr Fiona Wahr & family

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FUNDING PARTNERS

We thank all of our 2017 funding partners for their support.

SUPPORTERS

Workshop Program Sponsor

Design Partner Regional Touring Partner

SPONSORS

GOVERNMENT PROJECT PARTNERS

CORE FUNDING PARTNERS

Polyglot Theatre is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and the City of Melbourne.

PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS

THE BETTY AMSDEN FOUNDATION

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THANK YOU

Polyglot Theatre achieves extraordinary things because so many children and adults contribute their time, energy and passion to our creative and administrative processes. We wholeheartedly thank everyone who has created and played with us in 2017 – we couldn’t do this without you.

KEY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTORS

Academy of Mary Immaculate, Banyan Fields Kindergarten, Banyan Fields Primary School, Dinjerra Primary School, Lady Gowrie Child Centre, Mahogany Rise Primary School, Monterey Secondary College, St Joseph’s Primary School Collingwood, Victorian College of the Deaf

5678 FILM CLUB

» Alexandra Cowin and Academy of Mary Immaculate

» Kristy Cohen

» De Claffer Music Studio

» Jessica Hutchicon

» Rodney Bolt and Jorr Post Production Studio

» Sarah Kleffner

» Wei Lee

» Nina Maskiell

» Jacintho Muinos

» Sam Osborn

» Meg Perrot

» Ben Sound

» Rachel Smith, Jon Cartwright, Liz Klimas and St Joseph’s Primary School Collingwood

» Chee Wei Tay

ALTOGETHER

» John Culley

» Bec Etchell

» Keery Gibson and Monterey Secondary College

» Charlotte Hewson

» Michael Shanks

» Nathan Wilson

FIRST ON THE LADDER

» Academy for Sport, Health and Education

» Kim McConville and Beyond Empathy

» Kylie Benge

» Chris Binge and the Moree Boomerangs

» Belinda Briggs, Kylie Briggs, Paul Briggs and Rumbalara Football Netball Club

» Leonie Dwyer

» Philip Guthrie

» Mitchell Johnson

» Tim Russell

ARTISTIC CATALYST GROUP

Mike Finch, Kate Kantor, Julianne O’Brien, Anna Tregloan

POLYGLOT INSPIRING PEOPLE’S SOCIETY

Alice, Archie, Chester, Dante, Francis, Gabe, Hannah, Hugo, Louis, Louka, Maeve, Maisie, Matilda, Min, Obi, Shasha, Stan, Tyson and Zach

POLYGLOT FRIENDS

» Dr. Ricci-Jane Adams

» Laura Colby and Elsie Management

» Alan Dredge, Gianna Rosica and Alan Dredge & Co Pty Ltd Chartered Accountants

» Inkburn Printing

» ITtelligent

» Kwik Kopy South Yarra

» Dr. James Lucas, Megan Boyd and Lucas Dental Care

» Malthouse Theatre

» James McCaughey

» Ping Pong Productions

» Regional Arts Victoria’s Education and Families team

» Sarah Walker Photography

» Dr. Chris Sinclair

» Toby Ovadia and Smart Records Group

» Laura Cornhill, Michael Brydon, Krista Malloch and Studio Binocular

» Kate Sulan

» Theatre Network Australia

» Theresa Harrison Photography

» Yourim (Rima) Lee

» The staff of The Australia Council for the Arts, Creative Victoria, City of Melbourne, City of Stonnington, and City of Yarra.

5678 Film Club


25ANNUAL REPORT 2017 THANK YOU

FINANCIALS

Income 2017 $

2016 $

Grants

Government Funding 861,729 514,542

Philanthropic Organisations 187,565 154,053

Other Grants 2,324 16,210

Total Grants Income 1,051,618 684,805

Other Earned Income

Performance and Audience Sales 568,844 560,818

Resources Income 14,276 52,012

Sponsorship and Fundraising 48,174 71,314

Business Related Income 33,315 52,376

Total Other Earned Income 664,609 736,520

TOTAL INCOME 1,716,227 1,421,325

Expenses 2017 $

2016 $

Production costs 747,276 591,909

Marketing and promotion 96,712 61,967

Administration costs 845,728 750,667

TOTAL EXPENSES 1,689,716 1,404,543

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 26,511 16,782

Statement of Profit and Loss as at 31 December 2017

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Assets 2017 $

2016 $

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,332,437 1,081,277

Other Current Assets 187,389 270,477

Total Current Assets 1,519,826 1,351,754

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment 35,216 40,675

Total Non-Current Assets 35,216 40,675

TOTAL ASSETS 1,555,042 1,392,429

Liabilities 2017 $

2016 $

Current Liabilities

Trade and Other Payables 113,647 64,873

Provisions 54,742 48,468

Other Current Liabilities 1,026,101 945,991

Total Current Liabilities 1,194,490 1,059,332

Non-Current Liabilities

Provisions 6,621 5,677

Total Non-Current Liabilities 6,621 5,677

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,201,111 1,065,009

NET ASSETS 353,931 327,420

Equity 2017 $

2016 $

Retained Earnings 353,931 327,420

TOTAL EQUITY 353,931 327,420

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2017

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