Cinderella in Muddy York - a Winter Holiday Show for Families
December 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 26th, 27th, 28th, at 1:30 p.m. daily
Suitable for families, aged 5 to 105
At Video Cab’s Deanne Taylor Theatre, 10 Busy Street (just north of Queen Street East, off Logan Avenue)
Tickets: Single ticket $25; Seniors/Arts workers $20; Family pack of 4 for $85
Reservations required.
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History and fun are integrated in an imaginative retelling of the much-loved classic fairy tale. Puppetmongers set the story in 1834 Upper Canada, just as “Muddy” York is to be renamed Toronto, where the very Canadian Cinderella is expected to cater to every whim of her newly-arrived stepmother and sisters. True to the original tale, with a little magic and some imaginative special effects she does get herself to the Ball, and to the satisfying conclusion of the story. The play is ingeniously staged with a traditional marionette theatre that transforms, as the story unfolds, to create scenes evoking the wilderness, settler life and early Canadian society.
Cinderella in Muddy York is recipient of a Citation for Excellence in the Art of Puppetry from the Union International de la Marionette-USA, and twice nominated for Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
Join us in person at the Puppetmongers Studio – come see where the magic happens!
Reserve now!
Age 5+
Devised, built and performed by Ann Powell and David Powell; directed by Sue Miner.
Acclaim for Cinderella in Muddy York
‘…the history-filled show is fun for the whole family.’
NOW Tip Sheet
‘…a truly charming show everyone in your family will enjoy.’ AM640/102.1the EDGE
‘This show is magic for everybody.’
CBC Here and Now
‘It’s all done with wit and economy and adults enjoy it every bit as much as younger audience members.’
Toronto Star
‘…thrilling moments of delicacy… whimsical piece of make believe… charmingly accomplished.’
Globe and Mail
‘“Magic!” NNNN’
NOW Magazine
‘The production has a charming homespun quality that doesn’t undercut all the imaginative touches but rather complements them. There’s no better time to introduce [youngsters five and older] to good theatre.’
NOW Magazine
Puppetmongers Theatre March Break 2024 performances of Brick Bros. Circus
March 14, 15, 16 & 17 at 2 p.m.
March 16th at 7 p.m.
All tickets $18. Reservations only, no walk-ups
Workshop $10 per child, to be purchased at time of ticket booking for the show.
For children 5+, each child to be accompanied by an adult.
Limited to maximum 10 workshop participants.
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See bricks do tricks in one of the silliest shows on earth, in this complete miniature one ring circus performed by highly trained building bricks. Yes, common building bricks in itty bitty sequined costumes, flying through the air in incredible acts of derring do! Be amazed by the Acrobatic Bildovitch Family; awestruck by the Beautiful Madame Brikaskova on her High Trapeze; terrified by the Wild Brick; astounded by the Unbelievable Contortionist… and much much more!
Guaranteed to stimulate imaginations and spark participation in true circus style, this hilarious extravaganza has already warped the minds of several generations of audience across Canada, around the US, Wales, the UK, Belgium, France and Holland.
For the adventurous audience, The Brick Bros. Circus takes the definition of puppetry to its logical extreme; the most inanimate objects performing in the most active style of theatre – it will expand your concept of puppet theatre!
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Simply Brilliant – De Dag, Brussels, Belgium
An exceptionally funny and imaginative show – The Edinburgh Festival Times, Edinburgh, Scotland
An absolute delight… truly a show that both children and adults will adore. Families and lovers of pure theatre absolutely should not miss it. – Christopher Hoile, Stage Door
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Created by Ann Powell and David Powell, from an idea sparked by the late Steve Hansen The Puppet Man, and Loet Vos of the Toronto Museum of Childhood; directed by Sharon Weisbaum; music created by David Anderson.
Foolish Tales for Foolish Times - a Winter Holiday Show
Following in the ancient tradition of the season’s Lord and Lady of Misrule, four classic tales of misadventure are combined in Foolish Tales for Foolish Times to take the audience on a journey of venerable folk wisdom, in a celebration of our shared humanity. These stories are presented in a deceptively simple, low-tech style that belies the artistry of the Puppetmongers, the play highlights how we humans can overlook the obvious when we worry needlessly about the impossible, take advice without thinking, or use yesterday’s solutions to solve today’s problems: these traditional tales have it all.
Each of the stories in this richly imaginative production is playfully told with Puppetmongers’ trademark witty fashion using a different style of puppetry, from human-sized to hand puppet, table-top to kitchenware.
This show is guaranteed to please the young and young-at-heart alike, aged 4 to 104!
Join us in person at the Puppetmongers Studio – come see where the magic happens!
*Very Limiting Seating*
No walk-up’s / no latecomers – Reserve now!
Age 4+
Devised, built and performed by Ann Powell and David Powell; directed by Sue Miner; music/soundscape created by Rick Sacks.
Directions to the Puppetmongers Studio will be emailed to all ticket buyers upon purchase.
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Check out our Full Repertoire to learn about all of the family productions we have available to tour.