Wait…are those whales?
A pod of majestic whales swim through the city, splashing, diving, singing, and playfully making their way toward the ocean. But before they can reach the water, they become stranded near the waterfront.
Now they need your help! A Response Team is ready to lead the rescue, but everyone has a part to play. Splash buckets of water to keep the whales cool, sing to them to keep their spirits up, and work together to help these magnificent creatures find their way home.
Whales is an award-winning, playful and immersive outdoor performance that invites audiences to experience what it means to care for wildlife and protect the natural world. Through teamwork, empathy, and a little whale song, we’re reminded that every one of us can play a part in caring for the creatures we share our planet with. Watch the video below.
North American Premiere.
Co-presented with Boca del Lupo.
Producing Company: Binge Culture
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Genre: Theatre
Show length: 50 minutes
Ages: Grades K‑12
Curriculum Connections:
Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12
Venue: Public Market Courtyard
1689 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC
TICKET INFORMATION
FOR SCHOOLS:
- $13+GST /ticket for one show
- $12+GST/ticket for two shows
Accessibility Information
Accessibility:
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Low Sensory
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Relaxed Performance
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Relaxed Performance — Always Relaxed
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Wheel Chair Accessible
We are assessing if this show could be low-vision friendly.
Every performance is a relaxed performance. More info
The visual story with detailed info will be available right here by February.
This show is Low Sensory, there may be some splashing water
Lights
No lights are used other than natural sunshine
Sound
Background music
Water splashing
You may step in water or get a little water splashed on you
You can avoid this by not standing close to the whales
Audience Interaction
The performers will walk between the audience
It is your choice: you can watch or you can talk to the performers and help them
More information about this will be in the visual story
Language
The performers speak English\
There may be a song in Māori
Intense content
The possibility of an animal dying
A visual story with detailed info will be available right here by February.
A visual story helps you decide if this show is right for you / your child(ren) or lets you prepare for the experience.
Show times & Tickets
In person
| Thursday, June 3 | Additional show info |
In person |
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| 10:30 – 11:20 AM | ||
| 12:30 – 1:20 PM |
| Friday, June 4 | Additional show info |
In person |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:20 AM | ||
| 12:30 – 1:20 PM |