Birthday Parties

See Play + 1 Hour Room Rental

• Everyone seeing play (adults & children) must have a ticket.
• Minimum of 12 tickets must be purchased at birthday rate of $10
  (regular $14).
• 12 tickets @ $10 each = $120 + room rental @ $80 = $200
  (tax included).

Includes:

• Reserved middle section of the theatre starting in the third row
• The cast acknowledging the birthday child at the end of the show
• A signed poster and a book for the birthday child
• Use of the space for 1 hour immediately following the show

Please Note: For Snow White, this option is only available for weekend performances

Please Note: For Marvellous Munsch, this option is only available for weekend performances

Size Limitations For All Birthday Bookings:

11am shows: Maximum 24 children, with a total of 30 people
2pm & 3:30pm shows: Maximum 32 children, with a total of 50 people

2010/2011 Shows Available for Parties:

• Hansel and Gretyl - More Info
• The Tailor of Gloucester - More Info
• The Adventures of Jillian Jiggs - More Info
• Snow White - More Info
• Pinocchio - More Info
• Marvellous Munsch - More Info
• The Lion Who Roared Meow - More Info
• Goldilocks - More Info
• The Three Little Pigs - More Info

General Information For All Birthday Bookings:

• We do not have a party room. We clear the set from the stage and leave you the floor space - approximately 20' X 20' - for your party.
• We DO NOT provide any food, candles, utensils, etc.
• We DO NOT have a refrigerator; therefore, bringing ice cream cake or anything else that needs refrigeration is not recommended.
• We DO provide one long table with a tablecloth to place your food on, plus up to 4 tables with tablecloths and chairs for the children to sit at. (Maximum 50 children)
• Food, gifts, coats, etc. may be left in our office during the performance.
• You are required to help us clean up afterwards. We will provide large garbage bags.
• Latecomers will be taken into the theatre only when or if it is safe to do so.
• All prices include GST.
• Tickets will not be mailed out, they will be distributed on the day of your show.
• Please advise your guests to arrive 30 minutes prior to show time.
  E.g. 10:30am for 11am shows; 1:30pm for the 2pm shows.
• If you require maps, directions and/or brochures, they can be mailed out to you for a fee of $1, or you can download them from our website, or pick them up at our office.

PARTY EXTRAS

Printable Party Invitations

  Download: Morning Party Invitation
  Download: Afternoon Party Invitation

Loot Bags

Looking for loot bag ideas? Then visit www.lootlady.com. Imagine no running around. Choose your name brand loot bags online and have them delivered here for your party!

Birthday Cakes

Looking for birthday cake alternatives? Then visit www.lollicakes.ca

DIRECTIONS

Theatre Location

Solar Stage Children's Theatre is located in the brownstone condominium at 100 Upper Madison on the concourse level. We are adjacent to 4950 Yonge St., The Madison Centre (our mailing address). The Madison Centre is 3 blocks NORTH of Sheppard on the WEST side of Yonge St.

Parking

There is free parking currently available in The Madison Centre underground parking off Yonge St. - enter from Upper Madison Avenue. Head straight to the underground parking lot entrance. If the Gate is up, it's FREE. (If gate is DOWN, it is NOT free and the cost is a $6 flat rate on weekends.) It will say VISITOR FULL, this is not true. There is no parking attendants working, and there is no ticket to take. Head down the ramp, turn right. Find a parking spot. Head up to the concourse level with the elevator or the stairs. Turn left and walk down the hall to Solar Stage Children's Theatre.

Green P paid public parking is also available in our building by entering off Beecroft (1st street West of Yonge). There is also general street parking in the area.

TTC

The closest station is Sheppard Station on the Yonge Line. Monday through Saturday, the Madison Centre is accessible via an underground tunnel. To access this tunnel, exit Sheppard Station through the SHEPPARD CENTRE exit. Walk through the mall, and turn LEFT at the FOOD COURT. Exit the building and pass the KEG on your RIGHT. You will see a sign that says “Tunnel to Madison Centre and Federal Building”. Take this tunnel all the way through and it will lead you to the Madison Centre. You will pass a HAIR SALON on your LEFT and a MUFFIN STORE on your right. We are on the LEFT right next to the elevator.

On Sundays, exit Sheppard Station out the HARLANDALE AVE exit. Turn LEFT and walk along Yonge St until you get to the Second Cup Coffee Shop. Right before the Second Cup, look to your LEFT. The building you see is the Madison Centre. Enter through a door marked “Emergency Alarm Will Unlock Door” (not applicable during the day). Take the stairs or the elevator down to the Concourse level and you will see us on the RIGHT.

Download Printable Version of Map

SHOW INFORMATION

Hansel & Gretyl

(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
by Zenon Skrzypczyk Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk

Our colourful, music-filled production, adapted from the Brothers Grimm, tells the story in song and dance of the two children who must escape their absent minded step-mother and the wacky, wicked witches who tempt them with treats and their candy house.
Dates: Sept 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2010
Times: 11am & 2pm

The Tailor of Gloucester

(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
by Zenon Skrzypczyk based on the Beatrix Potter story
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk

This favourite story of Beatrix Potter is presented as a musical comedy with two mice trying to help the old tailor get the mayors suit ready for Halloween. Will the interfering and hungry cats prevent the celebration? Come see the hilarious shenanigans and wonderful music in this heartwarming story from the author of Peter Rabbit.
Dates: Oct 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2010
Times: 11am & 2pm

The Adventures 0f Jillian Jiggs

(Play) Ages 3 - 10
Based on Phoebe Gilmans stories Adaptation by William Martyn

Jillian Jiggs comes to life in this lovable presentation based on Phoebe Gilmans classic childrens stories which all children love. The irrepressible Jillian Jiggs will delight young and old with her imagination and adventures. Please note special times!
Dates: Nov 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 & Dec 4, 2010
Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm

Snow White

(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
by Zenon Skrzypczyk Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk

Enjoy Solar Stages adaptation of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Come and see how Snow White escapes the wicked queen's plot. With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun, this will be a great show for the holiday season. Please note special times!
Dates: Dec 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2010 & Jan 2, 2011
Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm

Pinocchio

(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
by Zenon Skrzypczyk Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk

This musical adaptation of the traditional Italian story (Collodi) of the block of wood who springs to life as Pinocchio will tickle your funny bone. See how Pinocchio survives unusual adventures and learns to be considerate of others. Great family entertainment!
Dates: Jan 15, 22, 23, 29, 30 & Feb 5 & 6, 2011
Times: 11am & 2pm

Marvellous Munsch

(Play) Ages 3 - 10
Play adaptation (from Munsch) by William Martyn

We bring back our traditional and very popular series of Munsch stories done as one play. Enjoy our new collection, Down the Drain, No Clean Clothes, Class Clown and Stephanie's Ponytail, presented in skillful and comic Solar Stage fashion. Your children love to read Munsch! They'll be entranced by the play! Please note special times!
Dates: Feb 21, 26, 27, Mar 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2011
Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm

The Lion Who Roared Meow

(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
by Dor Zweigenbom
Music arranged & played by Martyn Skrzypczyk

Winner of multiple awards and performed at the Haifa Children's Theatre Festival and at the Orna Porat Children's Theatre Festival in Israel, this is a comic and imaginative musical look at human behaviour through the story of two lions and their relationships with other animals. They learn that you don't have to roar or be loud and aggressive to be respected.
Dates: Apr 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2011
Times: 11am & 2pm

Goldilocks

(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by William Martyn
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk

This charming, interactive musical follows the journey of Goldilocks as she ventures into the world of bears. Your children will enjoy this traditional English story as much as when they first read it. The music will enchant you!
Dates: Apr 30, May 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2011
Times: 11am & 2pm

The Three Little Pigs

(Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk

This interactive musical production tells the traditional English story of the three little pigs who have very different notions on how to build their homes. The wolf also has his own notions, especially for little pigs. Your children will have fun watching and participating in this comic and musical show!
Dates: Jun 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2011
Times: 11am & 2pm

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