Play Date, 2025
All over so called Australia
In this colourful adventure through stories of identity, body positivity and the power of imagination, Turtle and Sugar Rush lead the ultimate dance party for children and their ‘chosen’ families.
Fed Square, Melbourne – Tuesday 15 – Thursday 17 April
Get ready for the ultimate Play Date Dance Party, where you and your little ones can boogie down together!
Join the super fun pop duo Turtle and Sugar Rush as they take you on a colourful, musical adventure filled with songs about being yourself, loving your body, celebrating different families, and using your imagination to the max!
Sing your heart out to awesome tunes like “Different,” “Frown to Crown,” “Fruit Time,” and the mega-hit “My Chosen Family.” It’s a day full of dancing, music, and pure energy, perfect for kids aged 2-7, along with their grown-ups, friends, and family! Jump, groove, and sing along!
Come early, an hour before the show, to get creative and colour in your very own crown—because every royal dancer deserves one!
This fun-filled event will leave you feeling energised and ready to show off your moves. Register now – it’s free!
Book tickets HERE
Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat – Friday 11 April
Pop duo Turtle and Sugar Rush will turn Her Majesty’s Theatre into an unforgettable day-doof disco. In this colourful adventure through stories of identity, body positivity and the power of imagination, Turtle and Sugar Rush from PLAYDATE lead the ultimate dance party for children and their ‘chosen’ families.
Featuring their original pop bangers Different, Frown to Crown, Fruit Time and the instant classic My Chosen Family, this day-doof disco overflows with high energy and entertainment. Perfect for children aged two to seven, PLAYDATE encourages singing and dancing like no-one’s watching, and the chance for children (two to eight), their Carers and accompanying Adults to learn Auslan-inclusive dance moves.
It’s guaranteed to give you a rush and encourage you to come out of your shell.
But wait, there’s more…
One hour before the show you are invited to share in a treasure trove of crafts and costume making upstairs in the Long Room at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Make your own rainbow crown, fruit salad headpiece, shiny gold crown or your own colouring-in map for Play Date adventures.
Content Notes: The show will include lighting and amplified sound. Please bring noise reduction headphones or any other assistance materials as required. The event will be documented via film and photography.
When: Friday 11 April
Where: Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre – Wednesday 22 January
Pop duo Turtle and Sugar Rush turn Elisabeth Murdoch Hall into an unforgettable day-doof disco.
In this colourful adventure through stories of identity, body positivity and the power of imagination, Turtle and Sugar Rush from PLAY DATE lead the ultimate dance party for children and their ‘chosen’ families.
Featuring their original pop bangers Different, Frown to Crown, Fruit Time and the instant classic My Chosen Family, this day-doof disco overflows with high energy and entertainment. Perfect for children aged two to seven, PLAY DATE encourages singing and dancing like no-one’s watching, and the chance for children, their Carers and accompanying Adults to learn Auslan-inclusive dance moves.
When: Wednesday 22 January 2025 10:30am
Where: Melbourne Recital Centre
Credits
Creators / Performers: Tristan Meecham and Bec Reid.
Creative Producer: Anna Pidgeon.
Lighting Design: Bosco Shaw.
Sound Design: Luke Smiles.
Costume Design and Creation: Jandruze.
Prop Design: Amy Devereux.
Video Design: Rachael Johnson.
Film Direction and Edit: Kimberly Summer.
Photography: Jorge de Araujo, Artificial Studios.
Hair and Make Up: Kelly Zampogna.
Original Music: Bec Sandridge.
Lyrics: Tristan Meecham, Bec Reid and Bec Sandridge.
Music Produced: Dave Jenkins Jr & Bec Sandridge”
Music mixed: Dave Jenkins Jr at Rising Tide Studios”
Music Mastering: Simon Berckelman.
Partners and Support
Play Date has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (Vic Health) through the Growing Healthy Communities initiative.
Past Presentations
