THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
August 9 & 10, 2025
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In the dark of a summer night, a warm flicker and then another and another. The night briefly fills with the luminescence of fireflies. Just like the elusive spark of the firefly, childhood is brief and magical. Fireflies on the Fringe is a performing arts festival for young audiences where professional and emerging artists bring wonder and magic to the stage for our youngest theatre goers.
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Fireflies on the Fringe, Guelph’s Festival of Performing Arts for Young Audiences, will take place during the Guelph Fringe Festival on Saturday August 10 and Sunday August 11. With full support from the CAFF, Fireflies on the Fringe aims to expand the reach of Fringe across age demographics, and is inspired by Fringe festivals across Canada and across the globe offering programming for young audiences as part of their Fringe programming.
Thank You
To Our 2025 Presenting Sponsor
2025 Fireflies Productions
Shawny
Guelph Arts Council
Old Quebec Street Mall
55 Wyndham St N, Unit 22B
Shawny is a Montreal-based children's artist, Youtuber and performer. He is so in touch with his inner child that children instantly recognize him as a big, goofy friend! Shawny strives to create a safe space where kids can be as silly, imaginative, and energetic as they wish. His goofy energy and engaging blend of folk/pop/rock music is sure to get kids laughing, singing, and coming out of their shell.
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Velveteen Rabbit
Presented by Rule Of Three
Silence Sounds
46 Essex St
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A new adaptation of the classic children’s story with live original music, choreography, and shadow puppetry! We follow the journey of The Velveteen Rabbit - a curious toy who wants nothing more than to become ‘real.’ On the way, we meet outlandish characters, deal with major toy-world crises, sing, dance, and most importantly, have fun. Bring your own stuffed animal for a chance to be featured in the show! Suitable for five year olds, nostalgic adults, and everyone in between. Featured at Toronto Fringe KidsFest 2025 and Winner- Best of Fest at Guelph Fringe 2024!
