MaryContrary Toy Theatre

05/23/2023

Puppetmongers Ann and David Powell once again presented a wonderful weekend of Fresh Ideas in Puppetry! We were thrilled to share our Toy Theatre, and even more thrilled to see some brilliant new puppetry. Thanks and Congrats to all!

05/18/2023

Come on out to Fresh Ideas in Puppetry, hosted by the amazing and formidable Ann and David Powell this weekend! Lots of fabulous young puppeteers! We'll be there too, playing with our Toy Theatre delights! Online on Saturday and in person on Sunday. Reserve your tickets.

The 2023 Fresh Ideas in Puppetry Day Festival & Conference - in-person and online!

05/19/2022

Just want to give a great big heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it out and supported our show. We couldn't have done it without you! You were such a warm audience and you were with us all the way. We had so much fun! You can still see the show online for free. Go to https://storytellingtoronto.org/events-on-demand/ and select StoryJam Sunday May 15, and click on the button Watch For Free. The video is at the bottom of the listed program for the whole day. Our Toy Theatre is about 1 hour and a half into the video. Please be patient while it's loading! We've always got projects in the works, so stay tuned and thanks again!

05/14/2022

The rehearsals are done and the big show is tomorrow! "The Emperor's New Clothes" is part of the Sunday StoryJam: Family Storytelling Day. It's a free event with something for the whole family. Please click the highlighted link to find more shows you'll love. We'll see you at 11:30 a.m. May 15, 2022 at the Tranzac - Main Hall. You can come in person or watch it online. Don't forget, our show is a free event. We are all looking forward to seeing you. And if you miss it live, you can watch it online until May 20!

05/11/2022

Here is Mariella Bertelli, hard at work! She and Mary Anne Cree will they be performing all the characters in the show, as well as creating them, along with the costumes, sets and the stage itself! There's only one way to experience all this creative energy: join us at 11:30 a.m. on May 15, 2022 at the Tranzac - Main Hall. This is a free event and it's going to be great! Feel free to tag a crafty friend.

05/10/2022

Hans Christian Andersen was an incredibly prolific writer. He wrote 156 fairytales. Some of his most well-known tales include: "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Red Shoes", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Little Match Girl", and "Thumbelina". He also created exquisite paper cuts. What's your favourite Hans Christian Andersen story?

05/05/2022

Meet the Maestro himself: Mr. Hans Christian Andersen! Hans is one of the most iconic storytellers in history and his life was a true "rags to riches" tale. There's a rumour going around that Mr. Andersen might be in attendance. Of course, there's only one way to find out, so come out and join us at 11:30 a.m. on May 15, 2022 at the Tranzac - Main Hall. And tag a friend who loves Hans Christian Andersen!

05/04/2022

Welcome to the official page for MaryContrary Toy Theatre's production of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes"! We're so honoured to be putting on this show for you and to be part of the 2022 Toronto International Storytelling Festival. "The Emperor's New Clothes" is at 11:30 a.m. on May 15, 2022 at the Tranzac - Main Hall. This is a free event. We can't wait to see you and please feel free to tag some friends who might be interested!

02/02/2022

Our Toy Theatre production of Cinderella, or The Little Shoe, one of our shows for children.