DEMO - Yassama and the Beaded Calabash

for testing purposes only NOT an actual SHOW!!!

Vancouver International Children's Festival

Multiple Dates

Starts

Feb 10th, 2027 @ 3:30 PM PT

Starts

Wednesday Feb 10th, 2027 @ 3:30 PM PT

Ends

Feb 23rd, 2027 @ 11:40 AM PT

Ends

Tuesday Feb 23rd, 2027 @ 11:40 AM PT

Revue Stage

1601 Johnston St, Vancouver

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Description

“ONCE UPON A TIME IN A VILLAGE IN A LAND FAR AWAY THERE LIVED A YOUNG GIRL NAMED YASSAMA…”

Rooted in African oral tradition, Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is the story of a young girl who, with the help of the old Baobab tree, saves her village from drought and delivers a powerful lesson about the importance of respecting and honouring Mother Earth. Kids will love this playful and interactive show where the audience is encouraged to take part in the form of call-and-response, singing and clapping. Acclaimed artist Lua Shayenne weaves rhythmic language, vibrant dance, lively Malinke and Soussou songs, and live drumming into an engaging story everyone is sure to enjoy. Click here to watch a video.

Producing Company: Lua Shayenne

Country of Origin: ON, Canada

Genre: Storytelling / Music / Dance

Show length: 40 minutes

Ages: 3 and up (Babes in arms are welcome)

Accessibility Information: Blind and low-vision friendly click here for full details on the VICF website event page in the Accessibility Information section

Additional Info: Both the Friday May 31 230pm and Sunday June 2 1230pm events have post show Q&As

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The longest running professional performing arts festival for young audiences & the first of its kind in North America, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival presents the world’s finest music, theatre, dance, puppetry, acrobatics & storytelling!!

Refund Policy

VICF tickets are non-refundable. No refunds, cancellations or exchanges. However, if you book your show & then closer to the date are unable to attend due to a public health order stating that theatres must close, we will offer a credit or refund for your tickets.

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