The aroma of freshly baked bread wafts through the theatre as master chefs Bun and Bap try to contain the damage they’ve done by over-yeasting a batch of dough. An unwelcome Yeasty Beasty springs to life, intent on pursuing a newly baked baby bun through forests, oceans, and floury snowstorms. What are Bap and Bun to do? This is the scenario cooked up by Presentation House Theatre and UK-based Oily Cart Theatre to delight three to six year-olds, their families, and friends from November 25 to December 11 at Presentation House Theatre, in North Vancouver, in a pre-Christmas celebration in the arts of baking and storytelling.
“Each audience member will go home with a tiny loaf of homemade bread (gluten-free is an option!) and a head full of the possibilities that come with hands-on creation,” says Kim Selody, Artistic Director, Presentation House Theatre.
Looking for a theme that would provide an immersive experience for young children and their families, Selody and Tim Webb, Artistic Director of Oily Cart Theatre, struck on the smells, sights, textures, and sounds that accompany the sensual pleasure of making and eating freshly baked bread. With Oily Cart designer Claire du Loon, they tested a series of games and stories with very young children to see how little ones would respond to the ideas and experiences. Baking Time has since toured England and Eastern Canada. In 2004, the production won a Dora Award for Outstanding TYA Production.
For the North Vancouver performance run of Baking Time, the co-producers are excited to add live cello and accordion accompaniment to the vocals of their talented cast.
In addition to the public performances at Presentation House Theatre (visit phtheatre.org for full schedule), weekday presentations will be offered to elementary schools and preschools during the show’s 17-day run.
Presentation House Theatre and Oily Cart Theatre present Baking Time
Date: November 24 to December 11, 2016
Ticket prices: $15.Special group rate of $10.50 per ticket when purchasing 10 or more tickets.
Address: 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver
Website & Box Office: phtheatre.org