August 1-4, 2024

in Stratford, Ontario

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Join us August 1-2-3-4 for a joyous celebration of puppetry, dance and music! Free and ticketed interactive events for the entire family at Revival House, The Stratford-Perth Museum, City Hall Auditorium, Factory 163 and Veteran’s Drive in the parks and on the MusicBarge along the banks of the Avon River.

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Sand Drawing Projections and Shadow Puppetry for Multimedia Arts

Factory 163 (indoor) | Thursday Aug 1, 10:00am

Event type: Ages 10+

Learn innovative shadow puppetry and projection techniques for multimedia art in a hands-on workshop with Paradox Teatro Artistic Co-Directors Sofía Padilla of Mexico and Davey T Steinman of the USA.

Paradox Teatro is interested in responding to the unique interests and questions of each participant by supporting participants of all ages ranging from beginners to experts.

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Viva Mexico Mariachi

Factory 163 (indoor) | Thursday Aug 1, 7:300pm
A unique multicultural phenomenon of professional, talented and enthusiastic musicians from very diverse ethnic backgrounds. Since year 2000 Viva Mexico Mariachi is proudly, the most successful and prestigious mariachi band in Toronto, performing a worldwide known, appreciated and praised Mexican tradition in the world.
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Latin Dance Party

Factory 163 (indoor) | Thursday Aug 1, 9:30pm to midnight
Event type: Ages 16+

Details: Interactive Dance Demonstrations | Latin and Freestyle Dance

Folks of all experience levels are invited to learn basic salsa and Latin moves, led by dance professional Mateo Torres and Stratford Dance Co.

Dance the night away! Try out some new moves in a fun and casual environment... enjoy some drinks and freestyle dance until late into the evening.

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish with a suggested price of $20. All are also welcome to select the free ticket option. Come as you are or bring a donation!

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Make Your Own Song/Book

Factory 163 (indoor) | Friday Aug 2, 10:30am
Event type: Ages 10+

Details: Art Workshop | Storytelling | Multidisciplinary

This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring connections between books and other art forms. Bring a favourite song, poem, or story to transform into your very own Song/Book!

No previous art experience is required! Everyone is welcome to bring their inspiration and creativity.

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Les Kakous

Surprise Stratford Downtown Stroll (outdoor) | Friday Aug 2, 11:30am- noon pm FREE

Presented by: Imagicario
Encounter the spellbinding fictional creatures. Say hi, take a photo with them, and dance through the streets!

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MusicBarge

Music Barge on the Avon River (outdoor) | Friday Aug 2, 12:00am & 2:30pm | FREE
EMILY JEAN FLACK, Irish traditional
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Les Kakous

Market Square (outdoor) | Friday Aug 2, 1:15pm - 1:45 pm FREE

Presented by: Imagicario
Encounter the spellbinding fictional creatures. Say hi, take a photo with them, and dance through the streets!

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Migraciones/Migrations

Factory 163 (indoor) | Friday Aug 2, 2:00pm

Event type: Ages 10+
MIGRACIONES / MIGRATIONS follows the journey of migrating refugees in a unique performance that combines life-sized puppets, sand drawings, shadow puppetry projections, live music, and poetry in English and Spanish.
Presented by Paradox Teatro

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MusicBarge

Music Barge on the Avon River (outdoor) | Friday Aug 2, 12:00am & 2:30pm | FREE
EMILY JEAN FLACK, Irish traditional
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Song/Book

Factory 163 (indoor) | Friday Aug 2, 3:30pm
An unforgettable musical journey through Hebrew, Yiddish and American folk songs exploring the complexities and richness of family.

Hear the tapestry of live vocals, piano, and recorded voices layered into a choir, as you witness small handmade paper-puppets and crankie scrolls manipulated on stage and projected, creating a show that is both intimate and immersive.

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Song/Book

Factory 163 (indoor) | Friday Aug 2, 7:30pm
An unforgettable musical journey through Hebrew, Yiddish and American folk songs exploring the complexities and richness of family.

Hear the tapestry of live vocals, piano, and recorded voices layered into a choir, as you witness small handmade paper-puppets and crankie scrolls manipulated on stage and projected, creating a show that is both intimate and immersive.

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Migraciones/Migrations

Factory 163 (indoor) | Friday Aug 2, 9:00pm

Event type: Ages 10+
MIGRACIONES / MIGRATIONS follows the journey of migrating refugees in a unique performance that combines life-sized puppets, sand drawings, shadow puppetry projections, live music, and poetry in English and Spanish.
Presented by Paradox Teatro

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Friday Night Live at Revival – SSM Jazz All Stars

Revival House (indoor) | Friday Aug 2, 9:00pm
After a week of inspiring our young at the Jazz Academy, four top-flight musicians from sea to sea combine their talents for an unforgettable evening of jazz. Jodi Proznick on bass (BC), Kelly Jefferson on sax (ON), Jim Doxas on drums (QC) and Florian Hoefner on piano (NL).
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Sand Drawing Projections and Shadow Puppetry for Multimedia Arts

Factory 163 (indoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 10:00am

Event type: Ages 10+

Learn innovative shadow puppetry and projection techniques for multimedia art in a hands-on workshop with Paradox Teatro Artistic Co-Directors Sofía Padilla of Mexico and Davey T Steinman of the USA.

Paradox Teatro is interested in responding to the unique interests and questions of each participant by supporting participants of all ages ranging from beginners to experts.

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Garden for Little Souls Interactive Playground

Veteran’s Drive Park (outdoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Back by popular demand, a playful and sensory garden in the city is what the Théâtre des Petites Âmes offers with its interactive installation “Le Jardin des Petites Âmes”. At child height, the garden offers different situations that the little ones can manipulate, bring to life, and resonate. The garden is to be explored at your own pace with all your little ones from 12 months to 7 years old!

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Mr Mark

Veteran’s Drive Park Bandshell (outdoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 10:15am
His real name is Mark Cameron but he's been known to countless kids and their families as Mr. Mark, creator of wild and wonderful music for kids to sing and dance to. Armed with a truckload of enthusiasm and a truckload of instruments, his shows are always lively and engaging!

His high energy one man show have been thoroughly enjoyed at many festivals including; The Winnipeg International Children's Festival, The Banff Centre For The Arts, St. Alberts International Children’s Festival, Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, The Hillside Festival, and many more festivals across Canada.

So whether you're singing the praises of Macaroni and Cheese or going on an adventure with the symphony orchestra....... you'll wind up wigglin' and gigglin' and wantin’ more..... Mr Mark !

Don’t Make Me Get Dressed

City Hall Auditorium (indoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 11:00am

Event type: Ages 3+ All Ages
For every child who has struggled to get into their clothes first thing in the morning (and for every parent who has fought valiantly in the battleground of the morning routine), comes Don’t Make Me Get Dressed — a gloriously silly and inventive ode to the feelings we have when we choose our clothes… and to what happens when our clothes come to life and choose us. Don’t Make Me Get Dressed features The Gottabees’ trademark mix of puppetry, joyously absurd silliness, physical theater, live music, and surprising poignancy. Plus the voices of over 20 children!

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Les Kakous

Veteran’s Drive Park (outdoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 11:30am - noon FREE

Presented by: Imagicario
Encounter the spellbinding fictional creatures. Say hi, take a photo with them, and dance through the streets!

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MusicBarge

Music Barge on the Avon River (outdoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 12:00am & 2:30pm | FREE
Jazz Academy Students, jazz
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Song/Book

Factory 163 (indoor) | Saturday, Aug 3, 12:00pm
An unforgettable musical journey through Hebrew, Yiddish and American folk songs exploring the complexities and richness of family.

Hear the tapestry of live vocals, piano, and recorded voices layered into a choir, as you witness small handmade paper-puppets and crankie scrolls manipulated on stage and projected, creating a show that is both intimate and immersive.

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Makin Puppet Work

Factory 163 (indoor) | Saturday, Aug 3, 12:30pm
Event type: All Ages 5+ This workshop is designed for children and their adult. Be sure to purchase a ticket for yourself and your workshop partner(s). Space is limited.

Details: Child & Adult Workshop | Puppet Manipulation | Interactive

What is a puppet and why are they so endearing? Learn how to bring these odd little creatures to life with your very own hands!

In this one hour puppet manipulation workshop designed for duos of one adult and one child, we will work on the basics of any puppet manipulation…looking, breathing, thinking. Work together with your loved one to bring your characters to life. Only time will tell who will have more fun!

Hosted by Isabelle Payant, artistic director of Theatre des Petites Âmes
(yes, the people who bring you the garden every year, Fire.Stones.Stories and PEKKA More Info

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Wandering Mr Mark

Market Squre (outdoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 12:30pm
His real name is Mark Cameron but he's been known to countless kids and their families as Mr. Mark, creator of wild and wonderful music for kids to sing and dance to. Armed with a truckload of enthusiasm and a truckload of instruments, his shows are always lively and engaging!

His high energy one man show have been thoroughly enjoyed at many festivals including; The Winnipeg International Children's Festival, The Banff Centre For The Arts, St. Alberts International Children’s Festival, Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, The Hillside Festival, and many more festivals across Canada.

So whether you're singing the praises of Macaroni and Cheese or going on an adventure with the symphony orchestra....... you'll wind up wigglin' and gigglin' and wantin’ more..... Mr Mark !

PIPA

Veterans Park Drive (outdoor) |

Saturday Aug 3, 1:30pm - FREE

joining us from SPAIN

PIPA does not want a quiet and peaceful life. He wants to play, have fun, fall in love, live life … but he will find a world of surprising characters: Mister Tofol and his selfie stick, Nina and her ice cream, the Banker and his machine
Presented by La Puntual
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Migraciones/Migrations

Factory 163 (indoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 2:00pm

Event type: Ages 10+
MIGRACIONES / MIGRATIONS follows the journey of migrating refugees in a unique performance that combines life-sized puppets, sand drawings, shadow puppetry projections, live music, and poetry in English and Spanish.
Presented by Paradox Teatro

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MusicBarge

Music Barge on the Avon River (outdoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 12:00am & 2:30pm | FREE
Jazz Academy Students, jazz
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Cuckoo

Nancy Cambell (indoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 2:30pm

Event type: Ages 4+

Eloi Cousineau and Graham Soul
Poor little cuckoo bird, between his hourly cuckoo duties, singing lessons, and chores, there’s no time left for fun and play. But one day, a mischievous intruder creates chaos and Cuckoo chases after it and discovers a magical world beyond time. Can Cuckoo find a way home and fix the clock?

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Wandering Mr Mark

Surprise Downtown Stratford (outdoor) | Saturday Aug 3, 3:00pm
His real name is Mark Cameron but he's been known to countless kids and their families as Mr. Mark, creator of wild and wonderful music for kids to sing and dance to. Armed with a truckload of enthusiasm and a truckload of instruments, his shows are always lively and engaging!

His high energy one man show have been thoroughly enjoyed at many festivals including; The Winnipeg International Children's Festival, The Banff Centre For The Arts, St. Alberts International Children’s Festival, Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, The Hillside Festival, and many more festivals across Canada.

So whether you're singing the praises of Macaroni and Cheese or going on an adventure with the symphony orchestra....... you'll wind up wigglin' and gigglin' and wantin’ more..... Mr Mark !

PIPA

Veterans Park Drive (outdoor) |

Saturday Aug 3, 4:00pm - FREE

joining us from SPAIN

PIPA does not want a quiet and peaceful life. He wants to play, have fun, fall in love, live life … but he will find a world of surprising characters: Mister Tofol and his selfie stick, Nina and her ice cream, the Banker and his machine
Presented by La Puntual
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Gregory Oh: Lessons in Failure

Factory 163 (indoor) | Saturday Aug 3 7:30pm
Lessons in Failure embraces the taboos of classical music with delight and vulnerability. Part recital, part tell-all confessional, veteran pianist and award-winning music director Gregory Oh dishes on the shortcomings, shameful moments and catastrophic failures that have defined his career. With great humour and bittersweet introspection, this is a meditation on a life spent in the performing arts and trying to find meaning within it.
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Garden for Little Souls Interactive Playground

Veteran’s Drive Park (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 10:00am - 5:00pm FREE
Back by popular demand, a playful and sensory garden in the city is what the Théâtre des Petites Âmes offers with its interactive installation “Le Jardin des Petites Âmes”. At child height, the garden offers different situations that the little ones can manipulate, bring to life, and resonate. The garden is to be explored at your own pace with all your little ones from 12 months to 7 years old!

More Info

Wandering Mr Mark

Surprise Downtown Stratford (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 10:15am
His real name is Mark Cameron but he's been known to countless kids and their families as Mr. Mark, creator of wild and wonderful music for kids to sing and dance to. Armed with a truckload of enthusiasm and a truckload of instruments, his shows are always lively and engaging!

His high energy one man show have been thoroughly enjoyed at many festivals including; The Winnipeg International Children's Festival, The Banff Centre For The Arts, St. Alberts International Children’s Festival, Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, The Hillside Festival, and many more festivals across Canada.

So whether you're singing the praises of Macaroni and Cheese or going on an adventure with the symphony orchestra....... you'll wind up wigglin' and gigglin' and wantin’ more..... Mr Mark !

Pete & Anna

Veteran’s Drive Park Bandshell (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 10:15am FREE
Pete & Anna started playing music together in 2016. Since then, they’ve played togeher in various Toronto bands and gigs. They perform a blend of originals and popular cover songs at diverse venues around Southern Ontario: street & seasonal festivals, cafes, farmers’ markets, private birthday parties, and other events.

Over the past 3 years, Pete & Anna have combined their experience, passion for music, and love of song-writing with their backgrounds in education and wildlife conservation to develop inspiring shows

Make Your Own Song/Book

Factory 163 (indoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 10:30am 90 minutes
Event type: Ages 10+

Details: Art Workshop | Storytelling | Multidisciplinary

This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring connections between books and other art forms. Bring a favourite song, poem, or story to transform into your very own Song/Book!

No previous art experience is required! Everyone is welcome to bring their inspiration and creativity.

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Les Kakous

Market Square (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 11:00 - 11:30am FREE

Presented by: Imagicario
Encounter the spellbinding fictional creatures. Say hi, take a photo with them, and dance through the streets!

More Info

Cuckoo

Nancy Cambell (indoor) | Sunday Aug 3, 11:15am

Event type: Ages 4+

Eloi Cousineau and Graham Soul
Poor little cuckoo bird, between his hourly cuckoo duties, singing lessons, and chores, there’s no time left for fun and play. But one day, a mischievous intruder creates chaos and Cuckoo chases after it and discovers a magical world beyond time. Can Cuckoo find a way home and fix the clock?

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Don’t Make Me Get Dressed

City Hall Auditorium (indoor) | Sunday Aug 3, 12:15pm

Event type: Ages 3+ All Ages
For every child who has struggled to get into their clothes first thing in the morning (and for every parent who has fought valiantly in the battleground of the morning routine), comes Don’t Make Me Get Dressed — a gloriously silly and inventive ode to the feelings we have when we choose our clothes… and to what happens when our clothes come to life and choose us. Don’t Make Me Get Dressed features The Gottabees’ trademark mix of puppetry, joyously absurd silliness, physical theater, live music, and surprising poignancy. Plus the voices of over 20 children!

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MusicBarge

Music Barge on the Avon River (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 3, 12:00am & 2:30pm | FREE
Nathan Hiltz
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Migraciones/Migrations

Factory 163 (indoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 12:30pm

Event type: Ages 10+
MIGRACIONES / MIGRATIONS follows the journey of migrating refugees in a unique performance that combines life-sized puppets, sand drawings, shadow puppetry projections, live music, and poetry in English and Spanish.
Presented by Paradox Teatro

More Info
Buy Tickets

Wandering Mr Mark

Market Square (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 12:30pm
His real name is Mark Cameron but he's been known to countless kids and their families as Mr. Mark, creator of wild and wonderful music for kids to sing and dance to. Armed with a truckload of enthusiasm and a truckload of instruments, his shows are always lively and engaging!

His high energy one man show have been thoroughly enjoyed at many festivals including; The Winnipeg International Children's Festival, The Banff Centre For The Arts, St. Alberts International Children’s Festival, Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, The Hillside Festival, and many more festivals across Canada.

So whether you're singing the praises of Macaroni and Cheese or going on an adventure with the symphony orchestra....... you'll wind up wigglin' and gigglin' and wantin’ more..... Mr Mark !

Les Kakous

Veterans Drive Park (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 1:00 - 1:30pm FREE

Presented by: Imagicario
Encounter the spellbinding fictional creatures. Say hi, take a photo with them, and dance through the streets!

More Info

PIPA

Veterans Park Drive (outdoor) |

Sunday Aug 4, 1:30 pm - FREE

joining us from SPAIN

PIPA does not want a quiet and peaceful life. He wants to play, have fun, fall in love, live life … but he will find a world of surprising characters: Mister Tofol and his selfie stick, Nina and her ice cream, the Banker and his machine
Presented by La Puntual
More Info

Song/Book

Factory 163 (indoor) | Sunday, Aug 3, 2:00pm
An unforgettable musical journey through Hebrew, Yiddish and American folk songs exploring the complexities and richness of family.

Hear the tapestry of live vocals, piano, and recorded voices layered into a choir, as you witness small handmade paper-puppets and crankie scrolls manipulated on stage and projected, creating a show that is both intimate and immersive.

More Info
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MusicBarge

Music Barge on the Avon River (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 3, 12:00am & 2:30pm | FREE
Nathan Hiltz
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Don’t Make Me Get Dressed

City Hall Auditorium (indoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 2:30pm

Event type: Ages 3+ All Ages
For every child who has struggled to get into their clothes first thing in the morning (and for every parent who has fought valiantly in the battleground of the morning routine), comes Don’t Make Me Get Dressed — a gloriously silly and inventive ode to the feelings we have when we choose our clothes… and to what happens when our clothes come to life and choose us. Don’t Make Me Get Dressed features The Gottabees’ trademark mix of puppetry, joyously absurd silliness, physical theater, live music, and surprising poignancy. Plus the voices of over 20 children!

More Info
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Mr Mark

Veteran’s Drive Park Bandshell (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 4, 3:45pm
His real name is Mark Cameron but he's been known to countless kids and their families as Mr. Mark, creator of wild and wonderful music for kids to sing and dance to. Armed with a truckload of enthusiasm and a truckload of instruments, his shows are always lively and engaging!

His high energy one man show have been thoroughly enjoyed at many festivals including; The Winnipeg International Children's Festival, The Banff Centre For The Arts, St. Alberts International Children’s Festival, Alianait Festival in Iqaluit, The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, The Hillside Festival, and many more festivals across Canada.

So whether you're singing the praises of Macaroni and Cheese or going on an adventure with the symphony orchestra....... you'll wind up wigglin' and gigglin' and wantin’ more..... Mr Mark !

Tio Chirinho

Stratford Perth Museum (outdoor) | Sunday Aug 4 3:00pm
Choro (pronounced SHOH-roh) is a primarily instrumental style originating in Rio de Janeiro in the late-19th century. Choro is the original Brazilian soul music, combining popular and classical European styles with Afro-Brazilian influences. It is the foundation of many modern Brazilian music styles, and is often described as “the New Orleans jazz of Brazil.” Exciting, energetic, soulful, intimate, nostalgic and virtuosic, choro is an infectious popular style whose universal appeal belies its musical complexity.
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