The Libravian

Ages: Ages 7–11
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The “libravian,” Lynn, is balancing on one foot and leaning forward like a flamingo. She is wearing a bright yellow cardigan, a red skirt, purple tights, and white sneakers. Her poofy yellow wig matches her cardigan. She is in front of many shelves of books.
Photo by Anita Murphy 

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Lynn is squatting with her feet turned out and making a silly face. She is mimicking a frog.
A group of kids watching the show in amazement. The girl in focus is smiling.
The “libravian,” Lynn, is balancing on one foot and leaning forward like a flamingo. She is wearing a bright yellow cardigan, a red skirt, purple tights, and white sneakers. Her poofy yellow wig matches her cardigan. She is in front of many shelves of books.
Lynn holds a book open with a pop-up image showing the outline of a burned-down city. She is looking at it in shock. The book is quite dusty. She is in the middle of telling a story.
Lynn is wearing a red, white, and blue cheerleader outfit. She is standing on a stool, kicking out her leg, and holding her arms as if waiting for a big hug. She is very happy, and feeling very brave.
Kids in the audience are laughing at Lynn.
Lynn is reading a book with tiny teacups popping out from the pages. She is being quite careful with the book.
A yeti arm is coming out of a book that Lynn is reading. It is placed around Lynn’s neck. Her eyes are wide open and she looks concerned.
Lynn is holding a cup full of pencils in one hand and showing the audience a single pencil in her other hand. She is bery happy, and is offering the pencil to the audience.
The yeti arm is grabbing Lynn’s neck.

A laugh-filled adventure! 

Meet Lynn, a lovable ‘libravian’ quietly minding her own business—until she’s unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight, doing the one thing she swore she’d never do again! In The Libravian, actor James Riordan leads audiences on a lively book bonanza, bringing stories to life with big-hearted physical comedy. Featuring brave and diverse tales, this enchanting show celebrates courage, identity, and the transformative power of storytelling. With whimsical costumes, clever soundscapes, and plenty of laughs, it’s a joyful, interactive adventure that inspires everyone to embrace their creativity, celebrate bravery, and rediscover the magic of books! Watch the video below.

In association with Zee Zee Theatre.

Producing Company: Brú Theatre

Country: Ireland

Genre: Theatre 

Show length: 45 minutes

Ages: Ages 7–11

Venue: Performance Works 
1218 Cartwright St
Vancouver, BC

TICKET INFORMATION

FOR THE PUBLIC:

  • Tickets: $13.50 per child/senior; $23.00 per adult +S/C and GST
  • Festival 4‑Pack: (4 tickets to 1 show) $62.00 +S/C and GST
  • Pyjama Night: All tickets $13.50 +S/C and GST
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Festival 4‑Pack

Good things come in fours! Gather your family or friends and save big with a Festival 4‑Pack! Pricing from $62 plus service fee and GST includes 4 tickets to 1 show & 4 activity village wristbands. 

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Accessibility Information

Accessibility:

This show is low-vision friendly
For an in person pre-show introduction and description of the set and performer, please email access@childrensfestival.ca

There will be a Relaxed Performance on Sunday June 1st at 2:30 PM.
The introduction for the Relaxed Performance will start at 2pm, an opportunity to meet the performer and experience anything intense (like lights or sounds) to prepare for the experience
Click here to see the visual story  

Lights
No blackouts
No pyrotechnics or strobe lights
Sometimes the stage will suddenly be lit up in one colour

Sound
Sudden, unexpected sounds
Sudden voice on intercom

Interaction
The performer talks directly to the audience

For more detailed information click here to see the visual story
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

Friday, May 30  Additional show info Tickets 
6:30 – 7:15 PM  PJ Night 
Saturday, May 31  Additional show info Tickets 
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM 
Sunday, June 1  Additional show info Tickets 
2:30 – 3:15 PM  Relaxed Performance 

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Rave Reviews

We LOVED the Libravian! Such engaging storytelling. We were hooked from start to finish.

Audience Member