Won’Ma Africa

Ages: Grades K — 12 
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Image of circus performers from the Won’Ma Africa group throwing one member in the air. Join us on May 31st-June 5th for this thrilling performance

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

ResourcesStudy 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:

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 
12:30 – 1:20 PM  Sold out 
Wednesday, May 28  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:20 AM en Français  Get tickets 
Thursday, May 29  Additional show info In person 
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 
12:30 – 1:20 PM en Français  Get tickets 

Show highlights

Rave Reviews

Yamoussa Bangoura brings Africa to life in a high-energy circus show. 

Nine to Noon 

Transcends borders…an unforgettable experience. 

The Skinny 

Mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary precision. 

Vice Magazine