Bed & Breakfast
A puppet play for families, aged 5 to 105
At Tarragon Theatre Extraspace, 30 Bridgman Ave., Toronto
December 26th to 30th, 2022
32nd Annual Winter Holiday Tradition
Created by Ann Powell
Performed by Ann Powell & David Powell
Directed by Sue Miner
Lighting by David Mallette
December 26-30 at 2:00pm
December 29 at 7:30pm
Children/Students/Seniors $20. Adults $25
Family 4-pack only $75
Tickets available at the Tarragon Theatre Box Office: tarragontheatre.com or call 416-531-1827
Description
Laced with Puppetmongers’ inimitable humour and delightful storytelling, Bed & Breakfast is a charming feminist adaptation of The Princess and the Pea, set in a magnificent miniature mansion of the Edwardian era. Older children are intrigued by the captivating detail – tiny working period light fixtures and a steaming bathtub – while younger children are entranced by the story, transfixed by the power of make-believe.
With a plot featuring entitled royals, an upstairs/downstairs romance, an epic journey and inter-generational misunderstandings, this is a tale with a heart-warming resolution that appeals to all generations.
*Please note, masks are mandatory in the theatre*
This delightful production has been awarded a Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry from l’Union International de la Marionette, has received two Dora Award nominations, and was shortlisted for the Chalmers Award.
Reviews
“Pure charm! Sheer magic!” – CBC
NNNN “Charming, winning family show.” – NOW Magazine
“It’s a gentle tale with something for everyone, but especially recommended for all imaginative children aged 5 to 12… it’s one of those lovely traditions that bring richness and colour to the multi-faceted theatrical life of the city.” – Toronto Star
“Wonderfully droll” – The Atlanta Journal
“Children and adults will delight in the make-believe, magic and jokes in this piece of puppet wizardry.” – National Post
“A gem… a theatrical delight” Ontario Puppetry Association