FTC 2009/10 Season
Fantasy Theatre for Children has announced the line-up of shows for its twenty-ninth regular season, as published below. Tickets for all 2009/10 productions are now on sale!
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Unless otherwise noted, all performances take place at the Forrest Nickerson Theatre (located inside the Deaf Centre Manitoba at 285 Pembina Highway).
Productions and times are subject to change.
For more information or reservations, please see our ticket information, or contact us directly.
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SHOW #1 – ALADDIN
October 12 - 18, 2009
Geared for children 3 years old and up.
SCHOOL & DAYCARE PERFORMANCES TUESDAY
Running Time: Approximately 1 hour
| FTC opens its 29th season with the classic story of Aladdin. This production has thrilled children over the years, as we see Aladdin try to outwit the evil Wizard and bring great wealth to his impoverished family. |
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SHOW #2 – THE BEAST IN THE BAG
October 23 - 25, 2009
Geared for children 3 years old and up.
SPECIAL S.A.G. WEEKEND SHOW TIMES
Running Time: Approximately 50 minutes
| What happens when two young girls go into an enchanted forest and start fiddling with magic? Trouble, that's for sure. First they conjure up Doctor Fobwatch, and then they wake up The Beast! What more could happen? Well, Doctor Fobwatch wants to go back to where he came from — and the girls have to get The Beast back into The Bag... Find out how everything works out in the end in this fun play filled with audience participation. |
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SHOW #3 – HANSEL AND GRETEL
November 16 - 22, 2009
Geared for children 3 years old and up.
SCHOOL & DAYCARE PERFORMANCES TUESDAY
Running Time: Approximately 1 hour
| "Hansel and Gretel" has thrilled thousands of children over the years, as performed by FTC. This unique version of the classic fairy tale opens upon a group of travelling actors who are preparing to do a play, transforming into their characters before the eyes of the audience. Originally written by the Brothers Grimm, this adaptation preserves the original ideas: the children are sent out into the woods and find a house made of gingerbread. They discover that a mean old lady inhabits the house, and are tricked into becoming her servants. With the help of audience participation, they escape, and are reunited with their mother and father. |
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SHOW #4 – MAX AND THE GRINCH
December 26 - 31, 2009
A Christmas musical for the whole family.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY SEASON SHOW TIMES
Running Time: Approximately 1 hour
| Come and meet the Whos, Max the Dog and THE GRINCH in this musical holiday treat for the whole family, adapted for the stage by Winnipeg playwright Rocky Hunter. Why does the Grinch hate Christmas? Why does he live alone on Mount Crumpit? Is the Grinch's heart really made of spiders? All will be answered (and then again maybe not), but do be sure to see THE GRINCH! |
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SHOW #5 – CINDERELLA
February 8 - 14, 2010
Geared for the whole family.
SCHOOL & DAYCARE PERFORMANCES TUESDAY
Running Time: Approximately 1 hour
| This favourite has returned due to many requests: told in the same way the book was, and filled with audience participation in the style of the English pantomime. A ditzy Fairy Godmother, a mean Stepmother, and three of the ugliest stepsisters; what more could you want? This hour-long presentation has had sold-out runs in the past. |
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SHOW #6 – RED RIDING HOOD (A MUSICAL)
March 29 - April 4, 2010
Geared for children 3 years old and up.
SPECIAL SPRING BREAK SHOW TIMES
Running Time: Approximately 1 hour
| This fun adaptation is filled with song and dance, and features Mr Wolf using many disguises to tempt Red Riding Hood and Grandma — so long as he can outwit the pesky woodsman and a bumbling hunter and hound-dog. An hour-long musical that will entertain the whole family! |
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SHOW #7 – PUSS IN BOOTS
May 10 - 16, 2010
Geared for children 3 years old and up.
SCHOOL & DAYCARE PERFORMANCES TUESDAY
Running Time: Approximately 1 hour
| Adapted from the original Charles Perrault fairytale, "Puss In Boots" follows the lives of three brothers who have inherited their father's estate. The two older brothers have inherited the shoe shop and business, while the youngest receives the family cat... What ensues is a magical treat for the whole family! |
