SCHEDULE / PERFORMANCES
Our 2024 Festival will feature dazzling performances from artists far and wide. From local treasures to international gems, these captivating performers will put a smile on your child’s face and make you hoot with laughter. Discover our weekday and weekend performance times & schedule. View our event calendar.
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The Starting Point of Missy D: 1, 2, 3 let’s go, let’s go!
Missy D is a hip hop, rap & soul artist who makes music as a form of therapy. In a fusion of sounds from her childhood, Missy draws inspiration from French melodies to r&b, soul, jazz, hip hop, rock and rap legends. Missy D will have you feeling all the feels and singing YES MAMA as she embraces diversity in instrumentals, music and most of all, people.
Ages: All Ages
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360 ALLSTARS
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, MC-ing, acrobatics and drumming take center stage at this super-charged urban circus. A spectacular fusion of artistry with energetic street culture.
Ages: All Ages
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Nimihitowin!
Powwow dance, hoop dance and Métis jigging are beautiful expressions of Indigenous Peoples’ rich history and culture. Nimihitowin! will mesmerize audiences with dramatic dancing, spectacular regalia and the subtle beauty of flute songs.
Ages: All Ages
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Jam Side Up!
Flying bunnies, speeding French fries and identical twins?! This show has it all and then some! The Kif-Kif Sisters’ surprising blend of comedy and audience interaction is enough to make vegetables explode! Get ready to howl with laughter at The Kif-Kif Sisters’ out-of-this-word antics.
Ages: All Ages
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Otosan
Little Shizu hides in her Otosan’s suitcase and secretly travels to a dangerous destination…The North. Facing snowy owls, white wolves and grizzly bears in the most remote of locations, Otosan and Shizu must learn to tackle challenges together.
Ages: Ages 4 and up
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Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack) Salish Songs and Stories
Just as wolves travel in packs and work together to flourish in life, our group runs with one heart and one mind. Teaching our children the songs, dances, and stories will keep our traditions alive for generations to come. Come see us perform traditional Salish song and dance at this year’s Festival.
Ages: All Ages
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Robot Song
Juniper is constantly compared to a robot, but after encountering one on her doorstep, she begins the adventure of a lifetime. Bullies are no match for our young heroine, as she believes in herself and her passion for robots more than anything in this upbeat musical comedy.
Ages: Ages 7 and up
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The Papa Penguin Play
Everyone loves Peaches and Izzy! Join these two penguin papas at their penguin chick’s first birthday at a party like no other. The Papa Penguin Play is a musical about celebrating family in all its colours and finding the performer in all of us.
Ages: Ages 3–8
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One of a Kind
One of a Kind is a series of stories performed by a talented, diverse group of extraordinary storytellers. Each performer shares a one-of-a-kind tale from their childhood, filled with truths, cultural perspectives, challenges, laughs and adventures all accompanied by physical theatre, music and movement.
Ages: Ages 4 and up
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Yassama and the Beaded Calabash
Rooted in African oral tradition, Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is the story of a young girl who, with the help of the old Baobab tree, saves her village from drought and delivers a powerful lesson about the importance of respecting and honouring Mother Earth.
Ages: Ages 3 and up
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Tree
Experience the magical world of Tree in this gentle and intimate show for the youngest of audiences. Tree is a rare opportunity for your baby to experience live theatre created just for them!
Ages: 0–2
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Tree, a world in itself
A multi-sensory, interactive universe enveloped in soft light, music, and silence, where five characters continually adapt to meet the needs of their audience. It was created for Autistic children and adapted for children with intellectual disabilities and/or reduced mobility.
Ages: Autistic children 4 and up
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Variety Show
This fun-filled evening is always a highlight for kids and adults alike. Hosted by Missy D, this year’s show, features 360 ALLSTARS, Nimihitowin!, One of a Kind and Jam Side Up!
Ages: All Ages
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Fred Penner
Sing along with one of Canada’s best-loved children’s singers and four-time Juno winner Fred Penner at this year’s Festival!
Ages: All Ages
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