Big Dreams: Industry Day

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Scratches and presentations from our 2026 Catapult Artist. Available in Day Pass.
Arlo Wilson, Inna Cebotari, Minhee Yeo & Kassna, Little but Fierce, Jeanzia Guan, Izzy Jiang & Yunshu Jiang and Layla Madanat & Roann Hassani McCloskey
Meet the Catapult Programme participants here.

Workshop – Reward your Inner Child with Chloe Stephens from Page One Theatre – 10 – 11.30am. Available in Workshop pass.
A joyful workshop for adults to reconnect with your inner child through play, and expand your approach to creating theatre for early years with Chloe Stephens.

Q&A – Available in Day pass, Workshop pass and Q&As pass.

You Shouldn’t Make That for Children – 11.45am – 12.45pm
In an increasingly polarised society, how do programmers, commissioners and artists respond to the idea that some topics, themes, genres and styles shouldn’t be made for child audiences. With Kate Cross (The Egg), Adjjima Na Patalung (Imaginate Festival), Rachel Bagshaw (The Unicorn) and Helen Matravers (Polka Theatre).

How Do We Solve a Problem like Touring – 1.45pm – 2.45pm
Digging into the ever more difficult touring circuit, exploring hidden costs and unexpected Contras, administrative and marketing demands and the pastoral support needed to produce a long-running touring show. With Little Seeds, Turtle Key Arts, Z Arts and Hannah Lake (Director of Touring Transformation for Arts Council England).

Show – Multicolore – 6 – 6.30pm – Available for all ticket types.
Join us for an exclusive showing of Cie En Attendant La Marée’s Multicolore. 
Please email producing@polkatheatre.com to book your place. Please note capacity is limited.

Day Pass Schedule:

• Sign in from 9.30am at the Box Office
• Catapult Sharings: 10am – 11.30am
• You Shouldn’t Make That for Children panel talk: 11.45am – 12.45pm
• Lunch break: 12.45pm – 1.45pm
• How Do We Solve a Problem like Touring panel talk: 1.45pm – 2.45pm
• Catapult Sharings: 3pm – 5pm
• Networking reception: 5pm – 6pm
• Optional: Multicolore performance: 6pm – 6.30pm