WAYO CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL STARTS TODAY!
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
WAYO CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL STARTS TODAY AND HERE IS WHY ADULTS WILL LOVE IT TOO:
The theme of WAYO Children’s Festival this year is The Mudlark’s Mother, an original story written by Sharon Zarita Adhiambo for Jamii.
The story follows generations of girls who have called The Esplanade home, taking audiences from the 1850s all the way to today. Along the way, it brings attention to moments and places connected to the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood’s history, including Berkeley Castle’s past as a knitting factory in 1900s, the opening of the St. Lawrence Library in the 1980s, the first community block party on The Esplanade in the 2010s, and more.
If you are from the neighbourhood, this is a chance to experience performances filled with live art, theatre, music, movement, and a little light on the past of the place you call home. If you are not from the neighbourhood, it is a beautiful way to learn a brief history of one of Toronto’s oldest communities while enjoying a family-friendly arts experience.
Join us from today to Sunday for WAYO Children’s Festival. Each show takes about one hour, with four start times each day.
WHEN | Wednesday, August 12, Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14 at 4:30 PM, 5 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6 PM. Saturday, August 15* and Sunday, August 16 at 3 PM, 3:30 PM, 4 PM, and 4:30 PM.
WHERE | Starts at 235 The Esplanade
Tickets are $5 and limited.
*Please note that all shows on Saturday, August 15 are sold out.
HELP US SHARE WAYO WITH YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBOURS!
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Invite a family you know
Know a family with children under 12? Forward them this e-newsletter and let them know that they shouldn't miss this festival.
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Send the WAYO link to your co-op, condo, school, daycare, workplace, or local organization. This year’s story is rooted in The Esplanade’s past, making it a special way to learn about the neighbourhood through live art.
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