City of Riddles - Polyglot
City of Riddles
City of Riddles is an interactive theatre show where children take an active part in the creation of an imagined world. Giant-like in a miniature world, they move around a landscape dotted with small houses and a giant tower, lifting roofs and peering through windows to see inside. They meet the inhabitants of a medieval city, who are so engaged in a backyard battle for space, that they are blind to the growth of a giant force that threatens their entire world. Exploring people’s suspicions of strangers and the construction of ‘the other’, City of Riddles investigates how self-image is created through narratives imposed on us by family and society and how this influences our choices. Part art installation, part theatre show, City of Riddles redefines performance in schools, drawing the audience into the action of the story.
Through a dramatic narrative, the audience will be asked to take sides, to have opinions and to engage directly in a battle to save the city. The children must solve a series of riddles in order to change the narrative, utilising word play and enigma to create an intriguing and mischievous atmosphere in a fantastical world. City of Riddles is the newest work from Polyglot, creators of the award-winning, international touring smash hit successes Check Out!, Headhunter and Muckheap.
Polyglot also offers practical workshops for children in which their own artwork becomes a part of the City of Riddles. Please indicate when booking if you would like to take part!
Credits
Key artists: Sue Giles (director), Daniele Poidomani (designer), James Wilkinson (sound artist), Keira Lyons, Tamara Rewse and Jacob Williams (performer-devisors); Jessica Wilson (concept development).
Core Partners: Arts Victoria, City of Melbourne and City of Stonnington
Funding partners: Australian Children's Theatre Foundation, Bendigo Bank Windsor Community Bank, Jack Brockhoff Foundation.
Polyglot thanks its benefactor Betty Amsden OAM.
Artforms: Puppetry, Drama, Visual Arts
Key Themes: Resilience, Team Work
Specific VELS:
Civics and Citizenship - ALL
The Arts - Exploring and Responding
English - Speaking and Listening
Communication - Listening, Viewing and Responding
Thinking - ALL
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ON THE ROAD: A Brand New Interactive Show Where Theatre IS Child's Play
- Polyglot Regional: 8th Nov 10 to 26th Nov 10
- Term: Term 4
- Duration: 45 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A
- Suitability: Prep, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
- Cost per student: $8.70 + GST*
- Minimum Fee: $1131 + GST*
- Maximum Student Attendance: 200
- VELS: Civics and Citizenship, Communication, Creativity and Technology, Design, English, The Arts, Thinking Processes
