Play Date, 2026

Pop duo Turtle and Sugar Rush bring you the ultimate dance and play party; where you and your little ones can boogie down together. 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.

Featuring their original pop bangers Different, Frown to Crown, Fruit Time and the instant classic My Chosen Family, this daytime disco overflows with high energy and joy.

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 and enjoy 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…

Arrive early for a special pre-party workshop starting one hour before the show, dive into a treasure trove of craft fun and create a rainbow crown, fruit salad headpiece, shiny gold crown, or your very own Play Date colouring-in map.

This show is an interactive, immersive dance experience, designed to get everyone moving, grooving, and fully involved in the fun from start to finish!

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.

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.