Billie and the Moon

Billie and the Moon May 1-9 By Wren Brian An MTYP Production Connections:  Building Friendships, Embracing Differences, Listening to other people's needs Everyone remembers their first time at summer camp. For Billie, it’s been unforgettable – and not in a good way. Canoeing is awkward, making a fire seems impossible, and shooting an arrow perfectly is out of the question. ...

The Gruffalo’s Child

The Gruffalo’s Child March 19-27 A Tall Stories of London Production  Connections:  Make-Believe, Journey of discovery, Finding bravery One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist…does ...

Blue Beads and Blueberries

Blue Beads and Blueberries February 20-28 By Erin Macklem A Manitoba Theatre for Young People Production Connections:  Métis storytelling, Traditional knowledge, New retelling of well-known stories When a father asks his daughters, how much they love him, he feels slighted by the response of his youngest and sends her away. This sets her off on an adventure of self-discovery, one ...

Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are October 18-November 3 A Presentation House Theatre Production (Vancouver, BC) Based on the book by Maurice Sendak Originally adapted for the stage by TAG Theatre Glasgow, Scotland The wild rumpus is back! Jump right in and help Max transform his bedroom into the many landscapes of his adventures. Sail along together to the land of ...

Life-Cycle

Life-Cycle January 17-26 A Co-production by DynamO Théâtre & Guillaume Doin (Montréal, Québec) “Life is like riding a bicycle.” - Albert Einstein A man, returning home from a long time away, is on a journey to discover who he really is. An old yellow bicycle inspires him to keep moving. Life-Cycle combines acrobatics, puppetry, and digital effects to create a ...

Blue Beads and Blueberries

Blue Beads and Blueberries February 21-March 2 By Erin Macklem A Manitoba Theatre for Young People Production When a father asks his daughters, how much they love him, he feels slighted by the response of his youngest and sends her away. This sets her off on an adventure of self-discovery, one brimming with beaded earrings, woven sashes, and traditional jigs. ...

The Gruffalo’s Child

The Gruffalo’s Child March 21-30 Adapted by Tall Stories from the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler (Macmillan Children's Books)   Produced by Tall Stories (London, UK)  One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious ...

Billie and the Moon

Billie and the Moon May 2-11 By Wren Brian An MTYP Production and World Premiere! Everyone remembers their first time at summer camp. For Billie, it’s been unforgettable – and not in a good way. Canoeing is awkward, making a fire seems impossible, and shooting an arrow perfectly is out of the question. Drawn by the quiet of the lake, ...

The Pa’akai We Bring

The Pa’akai We Bring April 24-May 3 Produced by Honolulu Theatre for Youth (Honolulu, Hawaii) This original production introduces young audiences to the Native Hawaiian relationship to pa’akai (salt). Pa’akai is food, medicine, a sacrament, and a treasured gift. The play follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, blending ancient stories, hula, original live music, and audience participation. The ...

Tetris

Tetris March 13-22 An Arch8 Production Tetris. For some generations, the name evokes a computer game with multi-coloured blocks sliding down faster than you know what to do with them. Now Tetris is a live performance about how we all fit together. You’ll learn a new, physical language and be invited to speak and play along. The best part is ...