The Papa Penguin Play

Ages: Ages 3–8
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A cartoon illustration of a penguin with a birthday party on an iceberg.
Image by Julie McLaughlin

Image gallery

Two performers posing for a picture with a birthday cake; the person on the left is wearing red-rimmed eyeglasses, blue overalls and a black long-sleeved shirt. The person on the right is wearing a brightly-coloured safari outfit and a tan hat.
Four people looking at a glowing egg.
Two performers dancing together on-stage. The performer on the left has bright yellow, curly hair, colourful makeup, and a black and white outfit. The performer on the right has black hair, colourful makeup and a black and white outfit.
A penguin puppet dressed in overalls, being held by another performer
Two actors embracing each other, one performer holding another performer.
A performer in red-rimmed eyeglasses, a yellow coat, purple scarf and red shoes, stands on a stage.
Four perfomers singing on stage; one of the holds an egg.
Two performers dancing with each other. One performer has bright yellow, curly hair and the other performer has black hair. They are both wearing black and white jumpsuits and red boots. A third performer, wearing a brightly-coloured safari outfit and a tan hat, is in the background giggling.

celebrating family in all its colours

Everyone loves Peaches and Izzy and their daily performances at the Zoo! In fact, these two male penguins are the Zoo’s main attraction. Life’s peachy for the dynamic duo until other penguin couples start laying eggs and having chicks. Peaches and Izzy want to start a family too! With help from the Zoo Keeper, their dreams of parenting come to life. Join these two 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. 

Written by Dave Deveau. A Carousel Theatre for Young People, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival and Zee Zee Theatre co-production and co-commission.

Producing Company: Carousel Theatre for Young People

Country: BC, Canada

Genre: Theatre / Musical

Show length: 50 minutes

Resources: Study Guide

Ages: Ages 3–8
(Babes in arms welcome)

Curriculum Connections:

Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5

Venue: Waterfront Theatre  
1412 Cartwright St 
Vancouver, BC

Ticket Information

FOR SCHOOLS:

  • $12+GST /ticket for one show
  • $11+GST/ticket for two shows
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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
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Lights & sound
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Interaction with audience
A performer will walk into the audience
Objects will be thrown into the audience
Some people will be offered food

Other
Water based fog

Food
There is food and it will be offered to some people

This is a brand new show so we won’t know more until they finish making it. 

Show Credits 

Written by Dave Deveau

Directed by Cameron Mackenzie

Featuring Jeffrey Follis, Kosta Lemermeyer, Rae Takei & Katie Voravong

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Assistant Directed by Jack Bumbala

Stage Managed by Taylor Mackinnon

Set Design by Kimira Reddy

Sound Design & Composition by Mary Jane Coomber

Lighting Design by Victoria Bell

Props Design by Monica Emme

Puppet Design & Direction by Stephanie Elgersma

Movement Coaching by Nicole Rose Bond

Technical Direction by Ash Shotton

Show Acknowledgements

‘Vancouver is Awesome’ in bold lettering

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