By Pepper Parr
February 6th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Ontario created Family Day – an event in February of each year when the focus was on the kids and the family.
Some parents took their children to the office or the factory, others spent the day outdoors just having fun.
The Performing Arts Centre has made the day when performances that include Rock Bands for Kids, Illusion and Magic, and Glow in the Dark Puppetry. There is something for everyone!
The Family Fun event also marks the second half of the Performing Arts season. It is a season that is doing well after a couple of years of dark stages.
They played at the White House twice – The Movers speaks to kids, not down to them
Monday February 20, 2023 at 4:00pm Imagination Movers will take the stage for a rocking great time. This 75 minute show is perfect for ages 3-8 but will captivate the adults as well with their music inspired by bands such as U2, REM, and The Beastie Boys.
The Imagination Movers are often compared to the Wiggles, boasting four positive male role models for young children. The Movers speaks to kids, not down to them, and encourages life skills and values such as teamwork, respecting others, and creativity. In problem solving and brainstorming, children learn that no idea is a bad idea!
Imagination Movers have played at the White House twice for the annual Easter Egg Roll, have won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Original Song, have been nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy and are supporters of the Down Syndrome Society as National Buddy Walk Partners.
Andy Griffiths was put on this earth to play music for children – not to be missed.
Before the ticketed show begins, the BPAC Family Lobby will be full of fun and activities. Beginning at 2pm, join us for two FREE concerts by the amazingly talented, and local, Andy Griffiths who will perform at both 2pm and 3pm.
There will be a Photo Booth that parents and children can dress up in silly attire and take some memories home in photos! Do you feel like a pirate or a clown? Try out many hats (and boas and glasses and more) and have some fun as a family! Crafts and other activities will round out the afternoon.
Do you have plans to kick off March Break? The JASON BISHOP Show will be at BPAC on March 10th with two shows to entice the younger and older patrons alike. At 1:00pm, enjoy a slightly shorter show of illusion and intrigue. This education show is also open to the public and will be more appropriate for younger audiences. The evening show begins at 7:30pm and while this performance is family friendly will appeal more to older youth and adult audiences. This show is also longer in duration running 90 minutes.
Each performance of Jason Bishop’s exclusive grand illusions and elegant, agile sleight-of-hand magic are delivered with Bishop’s wry wit and engaging audience participation. From his stunning Double Levitation, new Hologram Illusion starring Gizmo the dog, to the astonishing close-up magic that is captured live and projected onto large projection screens, Jason gives the audience a clear view of very detail. Intelligent lighting together with countless costume changes by his skillful assistant Kim, make this an extraordinary theatrical experience.
Jason Bishop – an extraordinary theatrical experience.
Jason was handpicked by Live Nation to perform with Ke$ha, Matt & Kim, Paramore, Weezer, Drake and many other celebrities at multiple Bamboozle Festivals. He has traveled from LA to NYC, Mexico to Sweden and every US State and many countries in between. This tour brings Bishop to Canada and we are thrilled to be hosting him at BPAC.
A classic tale, reimagined, is brought to the stage on April 7, 2023 at 4:00pm (Good Friday) with Lightwire Theater: THE UGLY DUCKLING. This unforgettable theatrical experience is lined with electroluminescent wire and plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. This performance that delivers dazzling visuals, moving choreography and a wide range of music from classical to pop, THE UGLY DUCKLING is brought into a new and brilliant light. This show is most suitable for ages 3-8 but will mesmerize audiences of all ages with it’s creativity and brilliance.
This unforgettable theatrical experience is lined with electroluminescent wire and plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. This performance that delivers dazzling visuals, moving choreography and a wide range of music from classical to pop.
“Bringing family friendly and educational programming to Burlington is one of my greatest joys in developing our Season each year”, says Tammy Fox, Executive Director. “There is so much available to intrigue younger audiences and create new lovers of the arts in all genres from music and dance, to puppetry and even illusion. The BPAC Team is thrilled to engage our next generation of theatre-goers”.
Thank you to our gracious Sponsors, Mercedes-Benz Burlington (Season Sponsor), CIBC Wood Gundy (Family Day Sponsor), Gerry’s Roofing (The JASON BISHOP Show Sponsor) and Kelly Gleeson, CIBC Wood Gundy (Lightwire Theater, The Ugly Duckling Sponsor) for bringing these wonderful Family Friendly shows to our stage and our community this Season.
Performance times and ticket prices
Imagination Movers
Monday, February 20, 2023 at 4 p.m.
Main Theatre
Tickets can be purchased online or by telephone:
905-681-6000 | https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/imagination-movers/
Tickets: Regular $35 / Members $30
VIP Regular $50 / Members $45
(includes a post show meet and greet)
The JASON BISHOP Show
Friday, March 10, 2023 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Main Theatre
Tickets can be purchased online or by telephone:
905-681-6000 | https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/the-jason-bishop-show/
Tickets: Regular $59.50 / Members $54.50 (evening performance)
$20 (1 p.m.)
Livewire Theater: THE UGLY DUCKLING
Friday, April 7, 2023 at 4 p.m.
Good Friday!
Main Theatre
Tickets can be purchased online or by telephone:
905-681-6000 | https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/the-ugly-duckling/
Tickets: Regular $35 / Members $30
The full schedule of BPAC Presents events is available here:
