A charming feminist adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Princess and the Pea
Outstanding!
– St Francis de Sales Catholic School
The students were mesmerized for one hour!
– Parkdale PS
A fascinating and truly delightful performance.
– Bruce PS
Bed & Breakfast – An End-of-Fall-Term Excursion for School Groups
At Tarragon Extraspace, 30 Bridgman Avenue, Toronto / December 21-23, 2022 / Grades 1 to 8 / Approximately 50 minutes, plus optional post-show Q&A.
Until November 15th, tickets are $10 each* Or book the Whole Theatre (80 seats) for $750
After November 15th, tickets are $12 each* Or book the Whole Theatre (80 seats) for $900
*N.B. Each 20 seat booking includes 1 free Teacher Ticket (i.e. book 20, pay for 19)
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Laced with Puppetmongers’ inimitable humour and delightful storytelling, Bed & Breakfast is a charming feminist adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Princess and the Pea, set in a magnificent miniature mansion of the Edwardian era, peopled with tiny puppet Royalty and servants. Students are intrigued by the captivating detail, while entranced by the story and transfixed by the power of make-believe.
Directed by Sue Miner, Bed & Breakfast brings history to life, challenges gender and social class stereotypes, and celebrates patience, perseverance and problem solving, both for the characters in the story and in the seven years it took to create the splendidly detailed set, puppets and props.
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This production is recipient of a Citation for Excellence in the Art of Puppetry from l’Union International de la Marionette-USA, has twice been nominated for Dora Mavor Moore Awards, and was shortlisted for the Chalmers New Canadian Play Award.
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For further information or to make a booking, contact Ann at ann@puppetmongers.com 416-538-6210
Curriculum Connections
- Knowledge of Drama & Visual Arts Elements
- Creative Work
- Critical Thinking
- Oral & Visual Communication
- Problem Solving
- Self & Society
- Social and Class Relationships
- Equity Studies
Character education:
- Perseverance
- Self-esteem
- the Value of Teamwork
- Empathy
Testimonials
Outstanding! …. We were able to follow-up the performance by discussing [Ann’s] clever problem-solving skills, creativity and script writing. We were also able to hinge an art activity which appropriately reinforces both our units of study and the play. St Francis de Sales Catholic School
The students were mesmerized for one hour! Superb …. The students thought it was excellent! “Oohs” and “Aahs” circulated through the audience. Fabulous! I’d love to see it again! Bravo! Parkdale PS
A fascinating and truly delightful performance. Bruce PS