Yassama and the Beaded Calabash

Ages: Grades PreK 
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A woman in a red traditional African clothing with her arms outstretched and looking up.
Photo by Dahlia Katz

“Once upon a time in a village in a land far away there lived a young girl named Yassama…”

Rooted in African oral tradition, Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is the story of a young girl who, with the help of the old Baobab tree, saves her village from drought and delivers a powerful lesson about the importance of respecting and honouring Mother Earth. Kids will love this playful and interactive show where the audience is encouraged to take part in the form of call-and-response, singing and clapping. Acclaimed artist Lua Shayenne weaves rhythmic language, vibrant dance, lively Malinke and Soussou songs, and live drumming into an engaging story everyone is sure to enjoy. Watch the video below.

Performer: Lua Shayenne

Country: ON, Canada

Genre: Storytelling / Music / Dance

Show length: 40 minutes

Ages: Grades: PreK

Venue: Revue Stage 
1601 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC

Accessibility options for those with visual impairments

Blind and low-vision friendly

TICKET INFORMATION

FOR SCHOOLS:

  • $12+GST /ticket for one show
  • $11+GST/ticket for two shows

Accessibility Information

Accessibility:

Accessibility advisory:

- Blind and low-vision friendly. Check back in April for an introduction especially for blind and partially sighted kids.
-This show includes flashing lights and slow changes from light to dark but never complete darkness.
- There will be a lot of djembe drumming and percussion, sometimes suddenly.
- Everyone will be asked to sing along, respond and clap.
- The storyteller will ask you to get up but you don’t have to.
- Visual guide will be available at the end of March.

Show times & Tickets

In person

Friday, May 31  Additional show info In person 
2:30 – 3:10 PM  Q&A Get tickets 

Show highlights

Testimonials

Loved the interactive element of the show!

Audience Member 

The kids really liked it. We loved the participation: clapping, repeating lines, and dancing!

Audience Member 

Students enjoyed the story being told through drumming and dancing. They also enjoyed the movement and dancing at the end.

Teacher 

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