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Final Kinderconcert of the season

Guelph symphony presents African folk tale through music and interactivity for toddlers GUELPH, ON February 25, 2025 — The final installment of Park Eatery Kinderconcerts, The Spider and the Magic Drum, tells the story of a mischievous spider named Anansi who finds a magical drum in the West African forest. This interactive music series is specifically designed for children five years and younger — and enjoyed by parents, too! This show takes place in River Run Centre’s Studio Theatre on Saturday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m., with each performance running 30 minutes. Supported by Series Sponsor Park Eatery and Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth, these wonderful shows expose young children to the symphony in a way that is accessible and captivating.… Continue reading Final Kinderconcert of the season

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Dance your cares away with Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live

The first ever, live musical Fraggle Rock show is coming to Guelph  GUELPH, ON February 20, 2025 – Jim Henson’s musical, fun-loving Fraggles are dancing their cares away across North America and coming to River Run Centre’s Main Stage. Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live is the first ever live show based on The Jim Henson Company’s beloved franchise. This show is presented as part of The Wooly Family Series — sure to delight Fraggle fans of all ages — on Saturday, March 14 at 4 p.m. Join Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle as they discover the legend of the Celebration Stone, an ancient Fraggle treasure. It has the power to bring everyone together for the greatest party, but it… Continue reading Dance your cares away with Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live

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Step into the world of Step Afrika!

Experience this remarkable, polyrhythmic, percussive dance show GUELPH, ON January 23, 2025 – Prepare to be immersed in a sea of music, dance, and culture. Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority and first professional Company dedicated to the art and tradition of stepping. Their mesmerizing, internationally renowned production hits River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Wednesday, February 19 at 8 p.m. Part of Movement — The Dance Series, this production is supported by 2024/25 LOTS ON Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth and the Government of Canada. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. A Step Afrika! performance… Continue reading Step into the world of Step Afrika!

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Life is like riding a bicycle…

Charming show for all ages offers a poetic, entertaining story with a bicycle at its centre GUELPH, ON January 14, 2025 — This amusing one-man show tells a touching story full of rich imagery without using any words. Life-Cycle playfully combines acrobatics, illusion, mime, and music. Presented as part of River Run Centre’s Wooly Family Series, Life-Cycle can be enjoyed by all ages, although it is designed for those over 6 years old. River Run welcomes this production to the Main Stage on Thursday, February 6 at 7 p.m. Supported by Series Sponsor The Wooly Pub and 24/25 Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth, this show is cheerfully larger-than-life, incorporating a variety of art forms that appeal to a broad audience. Delightfully different, innovative, and inspirational, Life-Cycle… Continue reading Life is like riding a bicycle…

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A Kinderconcert to delight toddlers and parents

The story of The Dragon’s Gate engages children and inspires adults   GUELPH, ON January 9, 2025 — Park Eatery Kinderconcerts is an interactive music series curated to expose children five years and younger to the magic of music and instruments. The Dragon’s Gate is the second show in this series, with 30-minute performances taking place Saturday, February 1 at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. in River Run Centre’s Studio Theatre.   Performed by musicians from Guelph Symphony Orchestra (GSO), Kinderconcerts introduce young minds to music, bringing the symphony to life through an exciting and enriching hands-on experience. These shows are engaging and interactive, with audience participation highly encouraged. Children can sit close to the musicians to immerse themselves in the sounds, storytelling,… Continue reading A Kinderconcert to delight toddlers and parents

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(Alt)-Escape to another dimension

Ultra creative duo Video Phase offers an alternate reality with their multisensory show, Alt-Escape.  GUELPH, ON January 8, 2025 – This award-winning, innovative digital performance deserves its own category — it combines music, video, and technology into a new, hybrid art form that exhilarates the senses. Video Phase – Alt-Escape is the brainchild of artists Julien-Robert and Julien Compagne. Presented as part of The Wooly Family Series, this production takes River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Thursday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. With its multidisciplinary nature, Alt-Escape appeals to a wide range of audiences. From mesmerizing music to electric bright lights, Alt-Escape offers something for everyone. This show inventively blends various art forms, using digital technologies to integrate live music with video projection, creating a… Continue reading (Alt)-Escape to another dimension

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The boom of YAMATO Drummers — A feast for the senses

Based in Japan, this group uses drums of their homeland to spread joy around the world   GUELPH, ON December 19, 2024 — YAMATO Drummers deliver a powerful production of “physical music” — something beyond what is often captured by the word “performance.” Their versatile drumming styles coupled with unique movements, a stunning set, costumes, and incredible lighting create a truly captivating experience. This show is part of River Run Centre’s Sleeman-Spring Mill Music Series and takes the Main Stage on Sunday, January 19 at 7 p.m.   YAMATO Drummers are well-known internationally, travelling the world to bring their spectacle to everyone. Their motto reflects their desire to connect people through the power of percussion: “We go everywhere when somebody needs YAMATO!” Their 2025-26 world… Continue reading The boom of YAMATO Drummers — A feast for the senses

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Ballet Jörgen reimagines a classic: Sleeping Beauty

Beautiful music, outstanding choreography, a breathtaking production GUELPH, ON December 17, 2024 — With timeless music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and fresh choreography by Bengt Jörgen, Ballet Jörgen – Sleeping Beauty is a modern version of the classic production. Part of Movement – The Dance Series, this show is generously supported by Season Sponsor Richardson Wealth and the Department of Canadian Heritage. This beautiful ballet will grace River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Sunday, January 12 at 2 p.m. River Run is thrilled to present a Ballet Jörgen production each year, including the Local Participant Program, which gives young dancers the opportunity to perform with a professional dance company. The production’s supporting cast features 12-15 dance students and two theatre students, based on recommendations from… Continue reading Ballet Jörgen reimagines a classic: Sleeping Beauty

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360 ALLSTARS deliver theatre for thrill-seekers

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, and more come to River Run Centre’s Main Stage   GUELPH, ON April 18, 2024 – Experience adrenalin pumping thrills with the supercharged urban circus 360 ALLSTARS, coming to River Run Centre’s Main Stage on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. The show is part of River Run Centre’s 2023/24 RESOUNDING Season, sponsored by Richardson Wealth. Offering entertainment to delight grandkids and thrill grandparents alike, it offers the perfect cap to an exciting season, which offers something for everyone.   360 ALLSTARS features world record-holding athletes in a spectacular fusion of artistry and street culture. The show features jaw-dropping skills in BMX trick-riding, acrobatics, and basketball-handling wizardry set to an energetic soundtrack of beatbox, breakdance, and drumming. This tour celebrates the show’s 10th anniversary which… Continue reading 360 ALLSTARS deliver theatre for thrill-seekers

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A tale of intrigue for toddlers: The Sword in the Violin Case

Park Eatery Kinderconcerts use storytelling to expose toddlers to classical music GUELPH, ON February 29, 2024 – This season’s final iteration of Park Eatery Kinderconcerts tells the exciting tale of a quest for stardom in The Sword in the Violin Case on Saturday, March 23 at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Park Eatery Kinderconcerts are an enriching, hands-on experience designed by the Guelph Symphony Orchestra (GSO) to expose children five years and younger to the magic of music and instruments. Set to the music of Saint-Georges de Chevalier, The Sword in the Violin Case tells the story of Saint Georges, a champion sword fighter, and his quest for stardom. Members of the GSO bring the symphony to life through an engaging and interactive… Continue reading A tale of intrigue for toddlers: The Sword in the Violin Case

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