Vertep, Malanka, Mummers, and More SOLD OUT


Date: Nov 29
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre

Please join us for an evening of Ukrainian winter traditions. The evening will feature a re-imagining of the ancient custom of Vertep - a puppet theatre depiction of the Christmas story with some contemporary twists. Also included is the New Year traditions of Malanka, where costumed characters visit to create mischief, merriment, and to bring good wishes, much like Mummering in Newfoundland. Even a few Mummers will be allowed in! The evening will also feature traditional carols and New Year incantations with accompaniment by the award winning Ukrainian speed-folk band Kubasonics.

This is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. 

This program is in partnership with Mummers Festival Inc.

To find out more about Mummers Festival events, check out www.mummersfestival.ca

 

Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Taking inspiration from Toby Rabinowitz’s exhibition, A World Within A World, visitors can choose an animal silhouette provided by us and decorate it with brightly-coloured patterns using various shapes and materials.

Toby’s artwork is full of bright, imagined worlds with magical creatures and friends playing together. She says her work is for kids and happy adults – make sure you stop in to look for yourself in the art gallery on level 4.

What magical creature will you create?

Drop-in program – no registration is required.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Program

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Included with cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

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Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.