By Jennifer Elchuk and the Peterborough Academy of Circus Arts (PACA) An inter-arts performance, taking place in the central stairwell of King George school to bring attention to the building’s accessibility challenges, and explore broader ideas about disability and difference. The name of the performance is taken from the intendedly inspirational, but clearly ableist messages […]

Actor-puppeteer Brad Brackenridge and dance-theatre artist Dreda Blow join forces to create a production based on the life and poetry of enigmatic Victorian author and illustrator, Edward Lear. Two lonely traveling minstrels explore Lear’s nonsensical world, his dreams of sweet romance and nightmares of frustration and solitude. In a whirlwind of song, dance, and puppetry, […]

Actor-puppeteer Brad Brackenridge and dance-theatre artist Dreda Blow join forces to create a production based on the life and poetry of enigmatic Victorian author and illustrator, Edward Lear. Two lonely traveling minstrels explore Lear’s nonsensical world, his dreams of sweet romance and nightmares of frustration and solitude. In a whirlwind of song, dance, and puppetry, […]

Hailing from the murky shores of the Otonabee River, Pays d’en Haut enhances the traditional Cajun songs of rural Louisiana with a sound that is influenced by their own geography and local culture. The band features Matt Watson (vocals/guitar), Benj Rowland (accordion), Curtis Driedger (fiddle), Jim Gleason (Upright Bass) and Leslie McGrath (‘tit fer).

Singer songwriter/Latin/folk/soul Ále Suárez is a queer, trans, non-binary, Venezuelan-American, Canadian immigrant, multi-instrumentalist, Expressive Arts Therapist and singer songwriter. They are currently a Masters of Divinity student at Luther Seminary. Their dream is to create a safe space for the LGBTQI2SA+ community to dwell and commune with the divine and spirituality. They believe the arts […]

Dreamy moody soulful cinematic music Sara O. Shahsavari (Shahrazi) (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, performer, and cross cultural community-builder. Born to a family of migrants who came to Canada as refugees from Iran and Poland, Sara uses art to express and explore themes of gender, culture, self, home, nature, spirituality, freedoms, dreams, borders, traumas, […]

Jazz Lighthearted and fun, this trio transports their audience to a European café with their unique take on classic jazz standards. Excited to be back performing live again, Marsala and the Imports tell the old tales of love and loss- getting your toes tapping and your faces smiling…or perhaps even singing along! This trio loves […]

Old time folk music In the decades that bookended the turn of our century, Lotus Wight travelled the world, searching for music that inspired him. As a teacher of instruments and dance to the families in the royal Danish court, he became a highly in-demand performer and clinician across Europe. Lotus relocated to Canada in […]

Indie folk Kyle Chivers is a singer/songwriter based in Peterborough, playing indie/folk/reggae after years of performing with Elk the Moose. At times dealing with the more difficult aspects of life, Kyle’s music is deeply personal yet still finding a common relatability with his listeners. Paired with backup vocalist Megan Hunter, these beautiful melodies and warm […]

Actor-puppeteer Brad Brackenridge and dance-theatre artist Dreda Blow join forces to create a production based on the life and poetry of enigmatic Victorian author and illustrator, Edward Lear. Two lonely traveling minstrels explore Lear’s nonsensical world, his dreams of sweet romance and nightmares of frustration and solitude. In a whirlwind of song, dance, and puppetry, […]