Name: Through the Bamboo
Start: 2026-07-09T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-19T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Memorial Park

Through the Bamboo

Crossroads Theatre (formerly Shakespeare in Action) was formed over 30 years ago with a vision of providing exposure of Shakespeare’s works to youth in Toronto. Today, Crossroads Theatre has matured into an award-winning theatre company that offers a wide variety of programming for students, teachers and the community, including workshops, mainstage productions, and summer day camp programs.

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Lost in a storybook world, can Philly rescue her lola, save the magical land of Uwi, and find her way home?

Memorial Park

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PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE ADDED A 7PM SHOWTIME TONIGHT, JULY 19TH! In Through the Bamboo, twelve-year-old Philly is pulled into an action-packed adventure while mourning the loss of her lola (“grandmother” in Tagalog) when she opens an old book and finds herself tossed into the fantastical land of Uwi.Similar to The Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Alice in Wonderland, this imaginative Filipinx-Canadian folktale adventure invites audiences into a magical world brought to life through inventive object puppetry, immersive storytelling, and audience participation. Inspired by Philippine mythology, the production weaves together themes of grief, love, and legacy, offering a rich theatrical experience rooted in intergenerational wisdom and a vibrant celebration of culture.---Join Crossroads Theatre for Through the Bamboo in Little Avenue Memorial Park this summer... and don't forget to bring your camping chair or picnic blanket!*Opening Night is July 10 and will feature a Community Meal thanks to the Toronto Arts Foundation and Lakeshore Arts as well as an opening act by Filipinx Dancer Candace Kumar!---<a href="https://crossroadstheatre.org" title="https://crossroadstheatre.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crossroads Theatre</a> is an award-winning, community-engaged theatre company that produces relevant and accessible theatre and education for the Weston community and offers growth opportunities for early-career theatremakers.Accessibility is one of Crossroads’ main priorities. Little Avenue Memorial Park is physically accessible, and the production will include on-site access coordination. For more information, check out theThrough the Bamboo <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2AtDLbq80H-SLje88voa-_igS53WB815p1x8B_dkS8/edit?tab=t.0" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2AtDLbq80H-SLje88voa-_igS53WB815p1x8B_dkS8/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Access Guide</a>. We believe that Content &amp; Environment Advisories help create access. ForThrough the Bamboo, they are as follows:<ul><li>Content: Themes of grief and loss.</li><li>Environment: Optional audience participation</li></ul>-------------------Through the Bamboo is written by Byron Abalos and Andrea Mapili Directed by Chantelle HanStarring:<ul><li>Olivia Sgambelluri</li><li>AP Bautista</li><li>Jainee Fernandez</li><li>Jude Baris</li><li>Neil-Erine Palmaria</li></ul>Production Manager: Carlos VarelaTechnical Director: Nathan GreogorySet and Puppet Designer: Olivia WheelerLighting Designer: Echo ZhouSound Designer: Miquelon RodriguezCostume Designer: Jung A ImMovement Advisor: Candace KumarCultural Consultant: Motzie DapulPuppetry Director: Michelle UrbanoAccess Coordinator: Mandy E. MacLeanMarketing &amp; Outreach: Lili RobinsonPublicity: Amira de VeraPoster &amp; Illustration: Emily Jung

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