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Experience the Magical world of trees
In this gentle and intimate show, settle into mama bird’s cozy nest while she warms her luminous clutch of eggs. Plants, insects, and animals visit, accompanied by soothing melodies and rhythmic music. As evening falls, you’ll rest under the rising moon, stars, and the shimmering Milky Way, gathering strength to spread your wings like a fledgling bird of light. Watch the video below.
Tree, a world in itself, is 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 further adapted to accomodate children with intellectual disabilities and/or reduced mobility.
In an intimate and welcoming atmosphere, the performance offers a ratio of one performing artist per child to facilitate numerous personalized interactions with audience members and thus can only accommodate a very small number of spectators at a time. Maximum one child and two adults per group.
Boca del Lupo and the Vancouver International Children’s Festival (VICF) proudly share a long history of partnership and collaboration. This relationship continues to evolve in 2024, commencing a 3‑year partnership which will see one element of Boca’s “Micro Performance Series” being presented at the festival, from 2024 to 2026. The Micro Performance Series at VICF, will bring intimate and captivating performances to Vancouver’s young audiences, providing big impact through small scale creations and experiences.
Producing Company: Motus
Country: Québec, Canada
Genre: Theatre / Puppetry
Show length: 60 minutes
Resources: Info Guide, Visual Story
Ages: Autistic children 4 and up
Venue: Carousel Studio
1411 Cartwright St
Vancouver, BC
Neurodiverse
TICKET INFORMATION
FOR THE PUBLIC:
- Child (4 and up) $13.50 +S/C and GST
- Adult/Senior $23.00 +S/C and GST
Accessibility Information
Accessibility:
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DHH
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Neurodiverse
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Relaxed Performance
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Relaxed Performance — Extra Live
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Wheel Chair Accessible
More Info: These performances are specially designed and adapted for neurodiverse children and offer an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. The performances offer a ratio of one performing artist per child to facilitate numerous personalized interactions with audience members. The performers continually adapt to meet the needs of their audience. This Visual Story helps people prepare for a new experience or to decide if this space works for them.
Accessibility advisory:
- Children will be invited to participate in sensory interactions.
- Children will be invited on stage. If selected, they may bring guardian to join them. These children may be asked to participate (e.g., paint, draw, read, construct things, sing, in groups on stage, or select items on stage).
- The artists will enter the audience throughout the performance.
- The audience will be asked to walk/dance/move around during the show.
Show times & Tickets
In person
| Saturday, June 1 | Additional show info |
In person |
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| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Relaxed Performance | Get tickets |
| Sunday, June 2 | Additional show info |
In person |
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| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Relaxed Performance | Get tickets |
Show highlights
Rave Reviews
The show was so beautiful, we were touched by how much effort was put in to make the show accessible for neurodiverse kids. The performers were so patient and creative and had the most peaceful friendly way about them. It’s not often that we can go places and not feel somewhat judged or out of place. Even though my son still had a hard time settling, there were some really special moments where he was dancing and relaxing and exploring and it really filled us with so much joy. We loved it and are so grateful for all the effort that was put in so that my little boy and kids like him could have that special experience.