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“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
Blind and low-vision friendly
TICKET INFORMATION
FOR SCHOOLS:
- $12+GST /ticket for one show
- $11+GST/ticket for two shows
Accessibility Information
Accessibility:
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Blind/Partially Sighted
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Wheel Chair Accessible
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!
The kids really liked it. We loved the participation: clapping, repeating lines, and dancing!
Students enjoyed the story being told through drumming and dancing. They also enjoyed the movement and dancing at the end.