Forest by Polyglot Theatre

Useful Information

Event dates

16 May - 17 May 2026
Price

$15 Adult
$15 Child
Location

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

We will meet at the Orientation Shelter / Bus Shelter by the entrance to the Australian Garden, marked with Polyglot flags, and make our way to the performance space together.
Duration

1 hour
Session Times

Sat 16 May
Sun 17 May

10:30am, 1pm and 3pm
Visual Story

Download the Visual Story for Forest here

Forest by Polyglot Theatre

16 May - 17 May 2026

In the forest, tiny worlds meet giant worlds. Our imaginations breathe and our senses awaken. Listen. How does the forest call to you?

Forest is a brand-new immersive show set among the rustling trees of a real forest. In this bold production from Polyglot Theatre, world-renowned for its distinctive, participatory artistic ethos, children aged 4-10 and their families are invited to explore our connection to forests, and the creatures and characters within. Together with Polyglot performers, rediscover the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne bushland, creating and playing in the wild spaces between the trees.

Featuring design that delights and surprises, and a captivating musical composition guiding the journey, Forest is a wondrous celebration of ecosystems and possibility.

The premiere season of Forest by Polyglot Theatre is presented and supported by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, with further support from the Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation and the Robert Salzer Foundation. The development was supported by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and ArtPlay City of Melbourne.