SCHEDULE / PERFORMANCES

Stay tuned for our event calendar! Our 2023 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.

• All
• Calendar
• Access Types 
  1. Closed Captioning 
  2. Hearing Assistance 
  3. Relaxed Performance 
  4. Wheel Chair Accessible 
• Ages 
  1. 0–2 Years 
  2. 3–5 Years 
  3. 5–7 Years 
  4. 8–12 Years 
  5. Ages 13 and up 
  6. All Ages 
• Formats 
  1. In person 
  2. Online 
• Genres 
  1. Circus 
  2. Dance 
  3. Film 
  4. IBPOC 
  5. Music 
  6. Music/Dance
  7. QT+ 
  8. Storytelling 
  9. Theatre 
  10. Workshop 
• Grades 
  1. Grades 2–4
  2. Grades 4 and up 
  3. Grades 4–7
  4. Grades K‑12
  5. Pre‑2
• Languages 
  1. Bilingual 
  2. English 
  3. French 
  4. Mandarin 
• Workshops

1. Animal 

   Animal is a full-length, multidisciplinary show, which brings together circus, theatre, song and dance, and is perfect for audiences of all ages! With Animal, the talented ensemble takes us on a journey of discovery through a series of slightly surreal farm fables served up with a touch of irreverence, impressive virtuosity, and Cirque Alfonse’s familiar comic touch. 

   Age/Grade: All Ages (Grades K‑12)
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2. The Cat Came Back 

   Sing along with one of Canada’s best-loved children’s singers and four-time Juno winner Fred Penner at this year’s Festival! 

   Age/Grade: All Ages (Grades Pre — 2) 
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3. Ginalina 

   Dance and sing along in English, French and Mandarin with CBC-featured musician and 3x Juno nominated artist, Ginalina! 

   Age/Grade: 3–9
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4. Crisis on Planet Z! 

   The Alphabetians are celebrating 100 years of being on Planet Z when Zennifer makes a horrifying discovery: they haven’t been ‘improving’ the planet, they have been slowly destroying it! A hilarious play about a serious topic. 

   Age/Grade: 4–12 (Grades Pre‑6)
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5. Spirit and Tradition 

   Spirit and Tradition layers projected imagery, soundscape and Coastal masked dance, transporting the audience to the rich and diverse ecosystem of British Columbia’s coastal mountains and Pacific Ocean. 

   Age/Grade: 5‑up (Grades K‑12)
   Watch in person and online 
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6. One of a Kind 

   One of a Kind is a series of stories performed by a talented, diverse group of extraordinary emerging 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. 

   Age/Grade: 7‑up (Grades 2 — up)

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7. Won’Ma Africa 

   You’ll be blown away by the breathtaking acrobatics and death-defying feats of Won’Ma Africa! Kalabanté Productions’ handful of daring acrobats perform to the pulsating rhythm of the djembes of Guinea with authentic movement and acrobatics. 

   Age/Grade: All ages (Grades K — 12) 
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8. Living With 

   Let’s groove together! Living With explores the interconnections between people and our relationship to the earth. Through thoughtful storytelling, harmonizing, dancing and drumming, we can reimagine how we interact with one another and with nature. 

   Age/Grade: All Ages (Grades K‑12)
   Watch in person 
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9. Future Music 

   New, exciting voices that reflect the world we live in! dynamic and talented QT+BIPOC artists that took part in the FM Music residency program. 

   Age/Grade: All Ages
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10. Tricoter 

    Share a special moment with your little one in a world filled with play, exploration and discovery. A delightful mix of colours, patterns, movement and texture this show is sure to capture the imagination of babies. 

    Age/Grade: Ages 0–24
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11. Forgotten Folk Songs Workshop 

    Enjoy the beauty and meaning of the Mandarin language in this Family Folk workshop, and learn a treasured 18th century Chinese folk tune! Blending melody, movement, context, and a playful approach, Juno-nominated Singer-Songwriter, Ginalina, will introduce families of all ages to the song, Mò Lì Huā (“Jasmine Flower”). 

    Age/Grade: 4–12
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12. Parents Are Still a Drag 

    Join local drag queens Peach Cobblah & Isolde N. Barron for a drag dress-up spectacular! Add some rainbow to your day at this fun and inclusive event. It’s never too early (or too late!) to get silly and dress-up! 

    Age/Grade: All Ages
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13. Project Element 

    The film follows a group of children who must travel through magical worlds to find their friend, the Prince, who has been captured by the evil Troll Princess. Will the gifts from the mystical creatures of the lands be enough to help them on their quest? 

    Age/Grade: 9‑up (Grades 4‑up)
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14. The Wild & Wonderful West Coast Workshop 

    In this hands-on music and book-inspired workshop, families will explore some of the flying, swimming, running, and crawling creatures that call our backyards home. Together, we will experience what eco-diversity is, why it is vital, and how young people today are helping to protect the environment! 

    Age/Grade: 4–12
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15. The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly 

    Sometimes it takes a girl-sized human to solve an adult-sized problem… Get ready for a story literally packed full of fun and suspense. 

    Age/Grade: 7‑up (Grades 1‑up)
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16. Variety Show 

    This fun-filled evening is always a highlight for kids and adults alike. Hosted by Fred Penner, this year’s show, features Parents Are Still a Drag, Won’Ma Africa, Dancers of Damelahamid and Africa Oyé. 

    Age/Grade: All Ages
    Watch in person 
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