May 21–23, 2022

Great Barrier Reef

Participatory Theatre

Finland

Join us for an undersea workshop, put on a performance and take part in a silent demonstration for our oceans!

Silent demonstration portion of Great Barrier Reef

Photo by Achim Reissner

JUNIOR

This event is a Nordic Spotlight, part of Nordic Bridges.

Overview

The Great Barrier Reef is a three-and-a-half-hour participatory experience that invites children and adults to explore the coral reef ecosystem. Comprised of a workshop, a show and a demonstration, participants will work together to form a “human” coral reef and take on different roles, from being a part of the reef itself to inhabiting the creatures who populate it or the divers who study it. This fun and physical play mix the roles of children and adults in imaginative ways, where participants are both viewers and creators of the performance. The event culminates in a public silent demonstration to share the concern for the state of corals. 

The Great Barrier Reef event is composed of four different components with a break for lunch:   

  • The Great Barrier Reef Workshop – 1 hour, 10 minutes   
  • Lunch break – 35 minutes (During the last 15 minutes of the lunch break, participants will attend the beauty salon for an underwater makeover.)   
  • The Great Barrier Reef performance – 1 hour   
  • Discussion and Demonstration Preparation – 30 minutes  
  • The Silent Demonstration – 15 minutes 

Dates & Times

May 21
11am – 2:30pm

May 22
11am – 2:30pm

May 23
11am – 2:30pm

Venue

Lakeside Terrace

235 Queens Quay West
Toronto ON

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Keywords KidsPerformanceTheatre