Snippets is a series of staged readings, bringing words and pictures alive, using snippets of puppetry, masks, acting, music, and jokes. Sometimes we invite special guests to join us – musicians, actors, community leaders, or local celebrities. Sometimes we pass out masks, puppets and stuffed toys so audience members can get up and jump into the action.

With this fun, high-spirited program, we hope to promote literacy, encourage imaginative play, and spark creativity.

The content is flexible. Sometimes we adapt it for different occasions and different communities. In the summer of 2017, it was Snippets of Canada 150 to celebrate Canada’s birthday. In April of 2018, it was Whiskey Jack, in honour of Canada’s unofficial official bird. The Whiskey Jack, or Grey Jay, feathers its nest with bits and pieces of this and that, just like we do for Snippets.

For this glorious fall of 2020, the series has morphed into an online, virtual presentation. Families who pre-register will be emailed a zoom link to an event that will present stories, with Kathy, John and guests acting as live hosts, greeting the audience as they arrive, then fielding questions and comments at the end.

Hippity Hoppity Snippets, the first event in this series, takes place on September 27, 2020 at 1:30 pm. It will feature stories about rabbits, including Peter Rabbit, an excerpt from Felicity Falls, and more. Attendance is limited, so we recommend that you reserve your spot soon. Another presentation will be added if needed.

Photos of past events

• Excellent show! Very friendly actors! We will come back.—Chiara

• Vivid show! Children getting involved in, and encourage kids to learn more about the world.—Mashui

• I love your show! I liked being part of the performance.—Theodore, 5

• Great show! Keep it up. Look forward to more shows.—Abraham Temo

• Loved it. Interactive, bilingual, reading, puppets. Beautifully done.—Oshima Rangar

• Très drôle et amusant.—Daniel

• I really loved the Grumpy Bird story. Thank you!—Liam, 5

• Very creative and fun for the parents too.—Liam’s mommy

• We love your shows! They’re really funny. I love it.—Maria Mullally

• Thanks for letting me be an animal. I liked the hat part. Great job. We really enjoyed it all! So creative!—Tyler and Tessa

• The show was wonderful. My kids really enjoyed the music. The choice of stories was perfect! Great intro to theatre for the children.—Lynn Ladouon

• The stories are hilarious, educational, lively and lovely. We love coming to all your shows. Thank you Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre. Have a lovely summer!

• It was a great program for young kids. Very interactive and casual—so family friendly.—A MacLean

• Great music. I liked seeing stories come to life.—Paula

• I thought the show was funny.—Ayahipsum