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THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!
THIS YEAR WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

SEE YOU AT NEXT YEAR'S FESTIVAL
May 26 – 28, 2011


Ticketed Performances 

Schedule by Date 

Francophone & Bilingual Programming 


EDUCATORS

Notice to teachers. If you have not received your teachers guide and would like one, please contact our festival line at 604.501.5598 or down load your free version here, saving tree's, postage and resources:
  
Alice English Study-guide.pdf 
Alice French Study Guide.pdf 
Baobab Dossier d'accompagnement.pdf 
BAOBAB STUDY GUIDE English.pdf 
uzume taiko school guide.pdf 

Hey Teachers!

check out our teachers guides choose from our
 
FULL PAGE VERSION or our PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION 

 


Box Office: 604.501.5566 for tickets - information regarding shows and workshops below.

WORKSHOPS

Hoop Dance Workshop: Red Thunder-The Next Generation
see People of the Plains
The Hoop Dance is a storytelling dance.  It portrays the vision quest of a young warrior as he travels through life and his encounters during his journey. Discover the culture of the Plains Indian people through the steps of this traditional dance.  Students will be provided with hoops and taught the basic movements and symbols of the Hoop Dance. 

NEW!



**The Activity Wrist Band
allows your students to participate in ALL of the interactive arts activities
on site. Please note many
of the arts activities remain
free of charge

ADULTS receive your
wrist band FREE when accompanying children


 Ticketing Policy

When you purchase tickets to a show, you and your students receive an arts activity wrist band giving FULL access to all the arts activities. If you do not have tickets to a show, you will need to purchase wrist bands in order to gain access to all of the activities. (Adults wrist bands are free) 
                          
 
There are still many activities that do not require a wrist band
.


School Group Ticket Prices*    School Sales began November 3rd, 2009

Shows: $8.00 (includes Free Activity Wrist Band for Site)
Workshops: $6.00
New!!! Arts Activity Wrist Band: $4.00 (Gives entry to paid arts activities. Adults receive wrist band free when accompanying children)

full Ticketing Information  



Group Booking Terms & Conditions
Please review the performance descriptions and note the age recommendations provided. At the time of purchase, please advise your ticket agent about any wheelchair or special needs patrons who are part of your group. Group bookings (10 or more) must be made by telephone 604.501.5566 (press 1) or in person at the Surrey Arts Centre Box Office (13750 88 Avenue). School group tickets are not available online.  Payment may be made by credit card or cheque at the time of ordering. Exchanges can be facilitated where available. Tickets must be paid for at time of booking
.

 
Surrey Children's Festival
2010 Show Schedule
    

Thursday, June 3 
"GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE OPENING DAY"

 Time Performance Venue Language 
9:30 - 10:30Master of Unusual Comedy (6+) Main StageBilingual
10:00 - 11:00People of the Plains (8+) Leap FrogEnglish
11:15 - 12:15Baobab (ages 4 - 6) StudioEnglish
12:30 - 1:15Hoop Dance WorkshopLily Pad
12:30 - 1:30Alice in Wonderland (ages 6-10) Leap FrogEnglish
12:30 - 1:15Hoop Dance WorkshopLily Pad 
1:00 - 2:00Uzume Taiko (ages 7-12) Main StageEnglish
 

Friday, June 4 

 Time Performance Venue Language 
 9:15 - 10:15Alice in Wonderland (ages 6-10) Leap FrogFrench
 9:15 - 10:15Uzume Taiko (ages 7-12) Main StageEnglish
10;00 - 11:00Baobab (ages 4 - 6) StudioFrench
11:15 - 12:15People of the Plains (ages 8-12) Leap FrogEnglish
11:15 - 12:15Master of Unusual Comedy (6+) Main StageBilingual
1:15 - 2:00Hoop Dance Workshop Lily Pad 
1:15 - 2:15Master of Unusual Comedy (6+) Main Stage Bilingual
 1:15 - 2: 15Alice in Wonderland (ages 6-10) Leap FrogEnglish
 
Saturday, June 5
"BMO FAMILY DAY"
    
 Time Performance Venue Language 
11:00 - 12:00Baobab (ages 4 - 6)  StudioEnglish
12:15 - 1:15Alice in Wonderland (ages 6-10) Leap FrogEnglish
1:30 - 2:00FESTIVAL PROCESSIONeveryonewelcome
2:15 - 3:15Master of Unusual Comedy (6+) Main StageBilingual
3:30 - 4:30People of the Plains (8+)Leap FrogEnglish
4:45 - 5:45Uzume Taiko (7+) Main StageEnglish
 
Francophone Programming*
Featuring 3 not-to-be-missed shows from Quebec!
 
Le Theatre Motus - Baobob Baobob: Le Theatre Motus- French 
Michel lauziere - The Master of Unusual ComedyThe Master of Unusual Comedy, Michel  Lauzière - Bilingual 
Le Theatre Tout a Trac - Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland: Le Théâtre Tout à Trac- French 
 

Bilingual Site Activities
• Big Top Circus Fun
• World Rhythm and Movement Tent
• Storytelling Tent
• Community Spirit Stage
 


Programming is subject to change without notice 


 
What You Need to Know
before Bringing Your Class
 

 NEW!
**The Activity Wrist Band  allows your students to participate in
ALL of the interactive arts activities on site. Please note many
of the arts activities remain free of charge

ADULTS receive your wrist band FREE when accompanying children

 

 

1. Dress for the weather

Rain or shine, the Festival will go on! Make sure to pack a raincoat or umbrella for the wet days and sunscreen for the sunny days!

2. Lighten your load

Sorry folks – any items that make a squeak, slurp, beep, crunch, ding, woof or chirp will not be allowed into the ticketed venues. Some examples are: cameras, pagers, cell phones, recording devices, pets, food or drink.

3. Be safe and courteous

Don't forget the buddy system! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Respect the personal space of all performers by ensuring your students are at a safe distance.  Roving and Stilting Performers are people too!

4. Arrive on time

Due to our tight schedule, all shows must start on time. Seating for all Festival shows begins 20 minutes before show time. Come early, get your favourite seat, sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Latecomers may have to wait to be seated.

5. Plan your day

There is a lot to do and see at the Surrey Children's Festival. In addition to all of the great Festival shows and activities, you never know what creative fun will happen at the Festival, so leave a little time for the unexpected! In addition to the Surrey Children's Festival, Bear Creek Park also hosts a public swimming pool, water playground and the Bear Creek Train & Mini-golf.

6. Nourish the soul and your belly

Plan to have lunch at the Festival. Our vendors provide good healthy food and yummy treats, or if you like, bring a picnic. There are lots of places on site to sit down and enjoy a lunch! If your class wants to bring a lunch we will have space (not refrigerated) in the Information Tent.  Please clearly label your cooler. (Sorry, requests for individual lunches cannot be accommodated.)

7. Take a memory home

Why not take a piece of the Festival home with you? Performing artists will have their cd's on sale at our Festival Sales Booth. You can also purchase Festival memorabilia.

 

 

*New Ticketing Policy
When you purchase tickets to a show, you and your students receive an arts activity wrist band giving FULL access to all the arts activities.  If you do not have tickets to a show, you will need to purchase wrist bands in order to gain access to all of the activities. There are still many activities that do not require a wrist band.

Box Office: 604.501.5566
Hotline: 604.501.5598
Volunteers: 604.502.6323

surreychildrensfestival@surrey.ca

Box Office hours: Daily Noon-5pm/Thursday Noon-7pm
Online available all the time