Archipelago

Ages: Grades 1–7
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Photo by Mario Barnabi

Explore, Imagine & Discover

Step into a world of wonder where children become explorers of their own journey. ARCHIPELAGO is an immersive theatre installation brought to life through children’s actions. Inside a darkened space, a glowing cluster of tiny islands awaits—each designed for a single adventurer. At every island, children uncover a playful question or request, sparking imagination, reflection, or hands-on interaction. Guided by simple prompts like listen, look, feel, and tell, each stop offers a new surprise—through sound, touch, or contemplation—creating a gentle, magical adventure where children discover both the islands and themselves. Watch the video below.

Co-presented by Boca del Lupo’s Micro Performance Series and the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.

Producing Company: Teatro Telaio

Country: Italy

Genre: Theatre

Show length: 40 minutes

Ages: Grades 1–7

Curriculum Connections:

Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7

Venue: The Nest  
1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor 
Vancouver, BC

Co-presented with

Ticket Information

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FOR SCHOOLS:

  • $13+GST/ticket for one show
  • $12+GST/ticket for two shows
  • Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 13th at 8am

FOR THE PUBLIC:

  • Tickets: $15.00 per child/senior; $26.00 per adult +S/C and GST
  • Festival 4‑Pack: (4 tickets to 1 show) $66.00 +S/C and GST
  • Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 5th at 9am (Feb. 26th for Newsletter subscribers)

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Show times & Tickets

In person

Thursday, May 28  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:10 AM  Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:10 PM  Get tickets 
Friday, May 29  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:10 AM  Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:10 PM  Get tickets 

Show highlights

Rave Reviews

Every child, moved by magical and deeply meaningful words (listen, look, hear, tell) is immersed in it, responding to the different stimuli, suggested by each island, creates their own emotional diary that is then shared with everyone

Mario Bianchi 

The most remarkable experience of the Festival, where childhood is finally placed totally at the centre of an original and shared artistic journey

Vimercate Ragazzi Festival