2008/2009 Season
StoryBook Theatre presents two distinct and memorable theatre programs for children of all ages:
Adventure Theatre (ages 6-12)
All Shows at the Pumphouse Theatre
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW
Showtimes
Wednesday to Friday: 7:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 & 3:30
Harriets's Halloween Candy
(October 17 - November 1, 2008)
Harriet loves Halloween. The only thing she loves more is her candy, and there's no way she is going to share that with anyone! Young Theatre-goers will no doubt relate to Harriet's pursuit of all things sugar, while parents will appreciate that Harriet eventually learns friends trump even chocolate. Trick or Treat?
Cinderella
(December 5 - December 21, 2008)
The funniest and most enchanting version of this beloved story that you will ever see. Pumpkin Coaches, Glass Slippers, and ...Dirty Laundry? Join StoryBook Theatre this Festive Season for a memorable family outing!
The Three Musketeers
(February 13 - 28, 2009)
One for all and all for one! A young man dreams of making the big leagues in 17th Century France. Intrigue, Politics, Romance, and lots of Sword Fighting will put the Adventure in Adventure Theatre this season. En Guarde!
High School Musical 2
(April 10 - May 2, 2009)
There's only one way to follow last season's runaway smash hit High School Musical... with a sequel!! You can "bet on it", Hight School Musical 2 continues this unstoppable pop phenomenon and will get everyone singing and grooving along.
pending licensing agreement with MTI
Cookie Cabaret (ages 3-6)
All shows at the Community Arts Centre on the Old Currie Barracks in StoryBook Theatre's Easterbrook Theatre
Building A3, 2633 Hochwald Avenue SW
Showtimes
Fridays: 7:00PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:30PM & 3:00PM
The Fisherman & His Wife
(September 19 - October 12, 2008)
A fisherman and his wife live in a miserable hovel by the sea. Each day the kind fisherman goes to fish, but one day an amazing thing happens. A flounder appears on the end of his line, begging for freedom. The magical fish can grant wishes! This delightful adaptation taps into the magic of audience participation where the children in the audience become scenery, sound effects and even characters in the story.
A Dragon's Christmas
(November 21 - December 14, 2008)
Brothers Ian and Simon become Knights and are charged by the King to track down and fight a horrible, scary, fire-breathing dragon. But wait a second... all they can find is an itsy bitsy tiny little dragon with a great big attitude who is stealing everyone's food for Christmas dinner. This heart warming Christmas tale is sure to please and remind us all that it's what's on the inside that counts the most.
The Golden Pears
(January 16 - February 08, 2009)
There is nothing more important in this world than being rich! Or is there...? Recipient of StoryBook Theatre's 2008 Robert C. Hayes Playwrighting Competition Award; the Golden Pears is a wonderful tale that reminds us that material gain will never replace the love of our family.
Alexander, Who's Not, Not. Not, Not, Not, Not Going To Move
(February 20 - March 15, 2009)
Oh No! Alexander just got some really bad news - his dad got a new job and now his family must move to a whole new city! He can't leave his home! He's not going! He'll never make new friends! This is awful! There is no way Alexander is going to move until he realizes that "home" is where your family is.