Axis Theatre Company

Discipline: Theatre
Homebase: Vancouver
Regions Available: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley &, Howe Sound, Vancouver Island Lower, Vancouver Island Mid, Vancouver Island North, Interior, North, Remote, Kootenays, Virtual
Languages: English
Themes: Anti-Bullying, Climate Change and/or Environmentalism
Grant Eligibility: Eligible for 70% AIE

Axis Theatre is a leader in theatre for young audiences and tours all of BC, across Canada and Internationally with our original plays, created to offer interactive experiences that educate, inspire and transform. Axis incorporates combinations of red-nose clown, mime, movement, mask work, puppetry and improvisation to expand the meaning and impact of the stories presented. Celebrating 48 years of school and family programming with new shows every season. All shows complete with Study Guides

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Performance(s)

Frog Belly Rat Bone

School Year: 24-25
Discipline: Music, Theatre
Offered Languages: English
Grade Suitability: K - 7
Duration: 45 mins
Capacity: 500
Tech Requirements: Access to power, a table & 3 chairs
Available Formats: In Person

FROG BELLY RAT BONE by Axis Theatre Company Incorporating beautifully handcrafted puppets and an original pop/rock musical score, Cementland comes to life as two enigmatic garbage collectors tell the story of a very special Boy whose singular wish is to find a TREASURE! One day, the boy discovers a rusty tin box packed with colourful envelopes and an old wrinkled note: "Put my wondrous riches into the earth and enjoy." So the boy opens the envelope and tosses the contents - "hundreds of tiny gray specks" - onto the ground. Nothing happens! But night will come and the specks must be protected from junkyard thieves so the boy invents a guard… "he gathers wet smelly socks, moldy old pillow stuffing and scraggly wire bringing his creation, Frog Belly Rat Bone, to life.” Frog Belly isn’t the sharpest, or the quietest, but it works. In time, Cementland blooms with beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables, and the junk pile of dark grays yields to an explosion of colour. With some strategy, strong communication, a lot of patience and goodwill, we can all grow wondrous riches, transforming dark surroundings into something beautiful. Adapted by Chris McGregor from the book FROG BELLY RAT BONE, by Timothy Basil Ering, published by Candlewick Press. With original composition by Erik Gow watch this fun-filled, wacky musical adventure entertain the young and young at heart. www.axistheatre.com/frog-belly

Where Have All the Buffalo Gone?

School Year: 24-25
Discipline: Theatre, Storytelling
Offered Languages: English, French
Grade Suitability: 4 - 12
Duration: 55 minutes
Capacity: 700
Tech Requirements: Electrical outlet, dressing rooms, wifi, 1 table & chair for SM
Available Formats: In Person

WHERE HAVE ALL THE BUFFALO GONE? written by Tai Amy Grauman & produced by Axis Theatre Company Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? follows two Métis souls who fall in love amongst the stars and continue to find eachother through distinct periods of Métis history. We bear witness to the emergence of the Métis nations across the plains, the robust colonization that arises from the fur trade, the disappearance of the buffalo and the political uprising of the Métis Association of Alberta. The story begins during creation and concludes in the present day. Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? specifically shares scenarios from the Callihoo family’s stories, incorporating fiddle music, jigging and a life size buffalo puppet. Inspired by historical events of the Métis people of Canada, this original play for young audiences explores the loves, the losses and the fight of Treaty 6’s Métis people – and their love and kinship to the buffalo. *This production includes English, French & Michif. https://www.axistheatre.com/where-have-all-the-buffalo-gone

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Testimonials & Reviews

Best performance I have seen in a few years. The storyline was relevant and engaging and entertained all of our students. Dana Brown, Principal, Clayton Elementary

I would highly recommend your theatre company to audiences of all ages as the plays that I have seen from your company have demonstrated a high level of excellence. Patty Hill, False Creek Elementary

The students absolutely loved the performance! Different grade levels caught different levels of humour and they all recognized how skilled your cast is! Thank you so very much for a wonderful show! Teacher, Ecole Hammond Bay

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