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You’ll be blown away!
Enjoy the breathtaking acrobatics and death-defying feats of Won’Ma Africa!
Kalabanté Productions’ handful of daring acrobats perform to the pulsating rhythm of the djembes of Guinea with authentic movement and acrobatics.
Come experience a mix of modern circus and traditional African dance and music including drums, kora and singing that come to together in a spectacular show of stunts and tricks. This entertaining show embodies the strength, agility and joy of life found in African youth. Their joie de vivre is so infectious that afterwards you’ll backflip out of the theatre! Watch the video below.
Vous serez époustouflé par les acrobaties magnifiques et les exploits vertigineux de Won’Ma Africa ! La poignée d’acrobates audacieux de Kalabanté Productions se produit au rythme palpitant des djembés de Guinée avec des mouvements et acrobaties authentiques. Venez découvrir un mélange de cirque moderne et de danse et musique africaines traditionnelles, notamment des tambours, de la kora et des chants, qui se réunissent dans un spectacle inoubliable de cascades et de tours. Ce spectacle divertissant incarne la force, l’agilité et la joie de vivre de la jeunesse africaine. Leur joie de vivre est si contagieuse que vous sortirez du théâtre en backflip !
Producing Company: Kalabanté Productions
Country of Origin: Guinea / QC / Canada
Genre: Circus
Show length: 50 minutes
Resources: Study Guide
Ages: Grades: K‑12
Curriculum Connections:
Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12
A live music experience is much louder and very different than hearing recorded songs at home. While all ages are welcome, a loud concert, singalong or drumming may be frightening to some. Please use your own discretion when making your show selection.
Venue: Granville Island Stage,
1585 Johnston Street,
Vancouver, BC
TICKET INFORMATION
FOR SCHOOLS:
- $12+GST /ticket for one show
- $11+GST/ticket for two shows
Accessibility Information
Accessibility:
- Hearing Assistance
- Wheel Chair Accessible
A visual story with detailed info will be available right here by February.
More info, specifically on a potential relaxed performance and suitability for Deaf / hard of hearing kids will be available by February.
Lights
Blackouts at the beginning and between scenes
Dark moments
Very colourful lights
Sound
Unexpected, sudden changes in a song
Loud drums, you can sometimes feel the vibration
High pitch singing
Background music
Audience participation
Things may land in the audience during juggling
People will be asked to sing along, throw or catch things and answer questions
Content
The contortion act can be intense for some
Languages
English & Soussou or French & Soussou
Show times & Tickets
In person
Tuesday, May 27 | Additional show info | In person |
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12:30 – 1:20 PM | Sold out |
Wednesday, May 28 | Additional show info | In person |
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10:30 – 11:20 AM en Français | Get tickets |
Thursday, May 29 | Additional show info | In person |
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10:30 – 11:20 AM en Français | Q&A | Sold out |
12:30 – 1:20 PM en Français | Get tickets |
Friday, May 30 | Additional show info | In person |
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12:30 – 1:20 PM en Français | Get tickets |