Bird’s Eye View is being performed outdoors (Lawn Seating only, bring blanket/chair) at the Playground at King Edward Public School, 112 Lippincott St., just south of Harbord at the following times:
Fri. July 8th: 7 pm
Sat. July 9th: 2 pm and 7 pm
Sun. July 10th: 2 pm and 7 pm
Wed. July 13th: 7 pm
Fri. July 15th: 7 pm
Sat. July 16th: 2 pm
Sun. July 17th: 2 pm and 7 pm
For more information email: info@theatrelmnop.com
Bird’s Eye View was first performed at the Hamilton and Toronto Fringes in 2003, and then was co-produced with Cliffhanger Productions at the Guild Inn for a three-week run in the summer of 2004. Along the way, it has received tremendous critical and popular support, breaking Cliffhanger’s attendance records. It was created by Theatre LMNOP company members Mark Wallace, Amélie Lefebvre, Cyndi Mason, and Macarena Suazo.
The play is directed by Mark Wallace, who also directed Bluffer’s Moon for Cliffhanger Productions, which won the 2003 Dora Awardfor Outstanding TYA Production. The amazing cast includes Ginette Mohr, Josh Jacobson, and Amélie Lefebvre, along with percussionist Rick Monaco.
Theatre LMNOP is a Toronto-based non-profit physical theatre company that has produced several new plays and workshops including Tour of Babble, Bacchae, and Age of Wonders. Bird’s Eye View is their first show for young audiences.
A charming play – with music, comedy, and a fast-paced physical style – appeals as much to adults as it does to children.
What if there were no wild places left for birds to live? Meet a remarkable assortment of feathered creatures as they decide they have no choice but to move to Big City, get jobs, and learn to live like humans. Follow the lives of Gary Chicken, Melody Finch, and Penelope Penguin, as they search for fame, true love, and real friends in Big City. Original songs, great costumes, and a unique physical styleinspire this musical and comical picture of modern life, all told from a bird’s eye view.
(FOUR STARS)
An environmentally-conscious take on a classic children's story of self-discovery. The production dresses up the story with enough pretty new feathers to create a clever and creative performance that’s almost as much
fun for parents — absolutely delightful.
- eye Weekly
“A defining moment in children’s theatre… An imaginative tale with vibrant characters and serious messages about friendship and the environment. This is a must-see show for kids and adults alike.”– View Magazine
“A lovely and very intelligent show, with fine performances all around. I laughed long and loud and was reminded that it’s a ton-o-fun to be a kid... of any age.”– CKLN 88.1 FM
“It's amazing to see what the actors can portray with just a few props, some masks and puppets, high-energy movement and a lot of imagination. The show is hilarious… fun for all ages.”-- Scarborough Mirror
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