2013/2014 Season
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The Gold Bird
(Interactive Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our colourful, music-filled production, adapted from Grimm, tells the story of the gold bird who steals gold apples from the queen’s orchard. Marvel at the twists and turns in the plot as the queen’s daughter tries to stop the bird from stealing the gold apples and tries to bring it back to the palace to help the queen. You will enjoy the comedy and the wonderful music.
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Dates: Sep 8*, 9*, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2012 •
Times: 11am & 2pm
*Opening Weekend Discount: Sep 8 & 9 only, all single tickets $13.
The Singing Animals of Bremen
(Interactive Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our interactive musical version, adapted from Grimm, presents the adventures of a donkey, dog and chicken who are too old to be kept by their owners anymore. The two animals escape their potentially sad fate and encounter robbers on their journey to freedom. Enjoy how they deal with the thieves and become the famous singers of Bremen, as represented in the famous statue in Bremen. Join us in this interactive play and help these musicians in this fun-filled adventure. More Info
Dates: Oct 6*, 7*, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2012 • Times: 11am & 2pm
*Thanksgiving Discount Days: Oct 6 & 7 only all single tickets $13
Cosima: Cosy Music
(Music Concert) Ages 3 - 10
With Cosima Grunsky
Cosima (Koh-zee-mah) offers a fun filled, interactive music experience for children in a comfortable and ‘cozy’ environment. Just like her father, the Juno and multiple award winner, Jack Grunsky, she gives you a wonderful show that the whole family will love! More Info
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2012 • Times: 11am & 2pm
Halloween Howl
(Musical Puppet Show) Ages 3 - 8
By Alistair Ant Productions
Lovable children’s performers, Alistair Ant Productions, lead the audience in an interactive Hallowe’en concert. This musical company will mesmerize children with their light-spirited songs about pumpkins, trick or treating and Hallowe’en fun. The famous Alistair Ant and his puppet friends are sure to make an appearance or two! Always a sell out. Buy early!
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Date: Sun Oct 28, 2012 • Times: 11am & 2pm
The Balloon Tree
(Interactive Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk & William Martyn
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our musical version of the Phoebe Gilman story finds Princess Leora and her father, the king, with a dilemma. The king must go to a tournament and according to tradition he must leave the oldest child in charge of the kingdom. Leora fears that this will change the very happy kingdom. Will Leora’s balloons save the day? Great story, great music, great fun!
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Dates: Nov 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & Dec 2, 2012
Times: 11am & 2pm
Celebrate
(Music Concert) Ages 3 - 8
With Chris McKhool and friend
Inspired by his travels across Canada and around the world, Chris McKhool presents a multicultural concert of songs from many different holiday celebrations. Chris McKhool has received many awards and performs regularly around Toronto and in Canada. Enjoy the wonderful songs celebrating the holiday seasons and, especially, his musicianship!
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Date: Sat Dec 1, 2012 • Times: 11am & 2pm
The Princess & The Pea
(Interactive Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Can a princess who is so sensitive that she can feel a pea the size of a small pebble even while sleeping under a number of thick mattresses be taken seriously? Or does her sensitivity and awareness show a very special person? With tuneful songs, spirited dancing, and interactive fun our play, adapted from Andersen, will be a funny and music filled show for the holiday season.
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Dates: Dec 8, 9, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2012 • Jan 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2013
Times: 11am & 2pm
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
(Interactive Play) Ages 4 & up
By DuffleBag Theatre
Join The Nearly World Famous DuffleBag Theatre for the famous holiday story and hilarious interactive comedy performed only the way DuffleBag can! You, too, can be a central part of the fun. A laugh-filled and perfect beginning to the holiday season! Booking very very early is suggested for this popular holiday show! Please note special times! More Info
Dates: Sat Dec 15 & Sun Dec 16, 2012
Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm
The Pied Piper
(Interactive Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
This musical version of the traditional story, adapted from Grimm, takes you to a village that has rats and where people aren’t allowed to enjoy music and entertainment. Why is everyone afraid to have fun and be happy? Is it just the rats? Can the Pied Piper get rid of the ’rats’ and help to make the village a happy place? Join us for this interactive, fun filled musical play.
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Dates: Jan 12*, 13*, 19, 20, 26, 27 & Feb 2*, 3*, 2013
Times: 11am & 2pm
*Opening Weekend Discount: Jan 12 & 13 only all single tickets $13
*Closing Weekend Discount: Feb 2 & 3 only all single tickets $13
The Elves, The Shoemaker & His Wife
(Play with music) Ages 3 & up
By The Little Red Theatre
One of our favourite visiting companies, Little Red Theatre, returns with this modern version of the Grimm Brothers’ story. A poor shoemaker and his wife are worried about paying the rent when Suzette, a young rock musician orders some fancy boots. Can they get the boots made in time? Then, some elves mysteriously help out. A fun, musical, puppet-y show about generosity, luck, and fate. Enjoy a wonderful moment with your family.
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Dates: Sat Feb 9 & Sun Feb 10, 2013 • Times: 11am & 2pm
Magnificent Munsch
(Play) Ages 3 - 10
Play Adaptation (from Munsch) by William Martyn
**ALL of the 10:30am shows are now SOLD OUT**
We present our annual, very popular series of Munsch stories done as one play. Performed with energy and fun, the funny and quirky Robert Munsch stories will win your imagination and heart. Enjoy this year’s new selection (Moose, Show and Tell, Too Much Stuff, and We Share Everything) presented in skillful and comic Solar Stage fashion. You and your children love to read Munsch! Your whole family will be entranced by this audience favourite. Please note special times! More Info
Regular Dates: Feb 16*, 17*, 23, 24 & Mar 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 2013
Regular Times: 11am & 2pm
Family Day: Feb 18, 2013
Family Day Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm
March Break Dates: Mar 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2013
March Break Times: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm
*Opening Weekend Discount: Feb 16 & 17 only all single tickets $13
**ALL of the 10:30am shows are now SOLD OUT**
The Schoolyard Carmen
(Opera For Childen) Ages 4 - 10
By Shoestring Opera
ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT
In this age-appropriate adaptation of the famous Bizet opera, Carmen is a feisty little girl who is new to Canada. She stands up for herself as she confronts the school yard bully in her new school and learns personal independence and acceptance in her new country. With Bizet’s bewitching, infectious music, Carmen’s flamenco dancing, and the action packed story, The Schoolyard Carmen is sure to be Shoetstring’s most popular adaptation yet! The Magic Flute was a sell-out last year! Order Carmen early!
ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT
Date: Sun Mar 24, 2013 • Times: 11am & 2pm
The Three Musketeers
(Interactive Play) Ages 4 & up
By DuffleBag Theatre
The ‘Nearly World Famous’ Dufflebag Theatre brings this classic Dumas tale to life in their signature fun filled and humorous fashion-using audience members as the stars. Since 1992, children and adults have been enchanted and enthralled by the wit, clever stagecraft, energetic performances, and audience interaction. 'All for one, and one for all' is the motto and we’ll all have a great time! Book early. Dufflebag always sells out!
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Dates: Sat Mar 30 & Sun Mar 31, 2013 • Times: 11am & 2pm
Sat Mar 30, 11am and Sun Mar 31, 2pm are now SOLD OUT
Peter Rabbit
(Interactive Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Our musical version of the life of the well known rabbit and his friends takes you into the interesting animal world of Beatrix Potter coloured by Solar Stage comic fun, wonderful music, and audience participation. This will be an enjoyable and charming start to the coming spring weather and the Easter holidays. More Info
Dates: Apr 6*, 7*, 13, 14, 20, 21 & 27, 2013 •
Times: 11am & 2pm
*Opening Weekend Discount: Apr 6 & 7 only all single tickets $13
Khac Chi Bamboo
(Music Concert) Ages 3 - 8
Khac Chi Bamboo Music is a charming, funny and very energetic Canadian-Vietnamese duo that has won the hearts of audiences in 24 countries. These dynamic performers play over a dozen unique traditional bamboo as well as other instruments producing energetic rhythms in this truly accessible performance. Khac Chi adds a healthy dose of audience participation in this charming world-music performance. Enjoy! More Info
Date: Sun Apr 28, 2013 • Times: 11am & 2pm
The Magic Kettle
(Interactive Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Adapted from age old Asian folk tales, our play tells the story of a poor young woman who finds an old kettle. Thinking that it will be good for making her tea, she discovers that this kettle is capable of more than just boiling water. The kettle switches back and forth from being just a kettle and a strange animal, ‘a tanuki’, which has special powers that ultimately help the young woman to escape her poverty. Wonderful Solar Stage music and comedy will be yours in The Magic Kettle. More Info
Dates: May 4, 5, 11, 12*, 18*, 19*, 2013 • Times: 11am & 2pm
*Mother’s Day Discount: May 12 only all single tickets $13
*Victoria Discount Weekend: May 18 & 19 only all single tickets $13
Spring has Sprung!
(Music Concert) Ages 3 - 8
With Soli & Rob of Alistair Ant Productions
Come and Celebrate the Springtime with your favourite children's duo Soli & Rob and their puppet friends 'The Bungalow Bugs'. Past winners of the City Parent Readers' Choice Awards, Soli & Rob have a knack for putting on that rare show that leaves adults and kids smiling for the same reason - it’s great entertainment. More Info
Date: Sat May 25 • Times: 11am & 2pm
Sing & Dance
(Music Concert) Ages 2 - 8
With Jack Grunsky
The Juno and multiple award winner, Jack Grunsky is back with more beautiful songs. His upbeat music and friendly personality always ensure a fun, interactive performance. Children love Jack’s warm voice, friendly personality and great songs. Jack Grunsky always sells out! Buy your tickets early! More Info
Date: Sun May 26, 2013 • Times: 11am & 2pm
Aladdin
(Interactive Musical Play) Ages 3 - 10
Musical adaptation by Zenon Skrzypczyk
Music by Martyn Skrzypczyk
Imagine what you could do if you had three wishes and they could all come true. Aladdin, based on the original tale from the Arabian Nights, allows us to laugh and be amazed as we follow the young Aladdin on his adventures. Will he find the magic lamp before the evil magician and will he save Princess Liah from the magician’s power? Join us for a fun, musical ending to our season.More Info
Dates: Jun 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16*, 22* & 23*, 2013 • Times: 11am & 2pm
*Father’s Day Discount: Jun 16 only all single tickets $13
*Closing Weekend Discount: Jun 22 & 23 only all single tickets $13
