Vancouver International Children's Festival shows range from a zany comedy to a book bonanza, May 26 to June 1
Among the theatre offerings in store are Same Same Different, I Wish I Was a Mountain, and The Libravian
The Myrtle Sisters’s Same Same Different.
This year’s Vancouver International Children’s Festival will take place on Granville Island from May 26 to June 1, with a total of 79 performances by 11 artists and groups in store.
Among the highlights is The Myrtle Sisters’s all-ages comedy Same Same Different at the Waterfront Theatre. These three sisters have always dressed, sung, danced, and even eaten in perfect sync while getting up to zany antics. But when a series of unexpected mishaps unfolds, their secret uniqueness is revealed, prompting questions around whether they will still be a trio if their differences are discovered. Expect plenty of shenanigans, surprises, and outrageous fun at Same Same Different, paired with live music, tap, and swing.
All the way from the U.K., Toby Thompson of The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath will bring I Wish I Was a Mountain to Performance Works. On the day of the annual fair, the town of Faldum gets an unexpected visitor—a mysterious wanderer who offers to grant anyone’s wildest wish. But as two townsfolk soon discover, getting exactly what a person wants can lead to surprising consequences. One vanishes into his own music, while the other becomes a lonely mountain. Written and performed by Thompson, who is a Poetry Slam Champion, I Wish I Was a Mountain is a bold reimagining of Hermann Hesse’s classic tale, blending rhyme and jazz with a sprinkle of philosophy. This show invites audience members ages seven and up to explore big questions with curiosity and an open heart.
Toby Thompson in I Wish I Was a Mountain. Photo by Jack Offord
Performance Works will also host another international show, The Libravian by Ireland’s Brú Theatre, in association with Zee Zee Theatre. Meet Lynn, a loveable “libravian” quietly minding her own business—until she’s unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight, doing the one thing she swore she’d never do again. In The Libravian, actor James Riordan leads audiences on a lively book bonanza, bringing stories to life with big-hearted physical comedy. Featuring whimsical costumes, clever soundscapes, and plenty of laughs, this interactive adventure for ages seven to 11 celebrates the magic of storytelling.
To purchase tickets and learn more, visit the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
Post sponsored by Vancouver International Children's Festival.
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