Birdbone Theatre

UPCOMING EVENTS
Évènements à venir

in the media

Birdbone makes an appearance in the Winter 2024 issue of The Skeleton Press, a free community newspaper serving the Skeleton Park neighbourhood and surrounding area. Find a copy in Kingston or read it online (p. 22).

Listen to Birdbone Theatre’s appearance on CFRC!

“In this special Today in YGK broadcast, we feature an interview with Aleksandra Bragoszewska (Artistic Director) and Alison Gowan (Musical Director) of Birdbone Theatre.  They join us to discuss Birdbone Theatre and the art that goes into making shadow puppet musical theatre come alive for all to enjoy.  They also share details on the upcoming Broom Dance Tour and some lovely music!  The episode is podcasted and will broadcast on CFRC 101.9 FM/cfrc.ca on Friday January 26th at 3 PM ET.”

Follow us on Instagram @birdbonetheatre and on Facebook @BirdboneTheatre for regular updates!

Recent Events
Événements récents

Song House Cabaret, January 28th, 2024.
Photos by Josh Lyon.

About Our Supporters

We are grateful to receive generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts to develop and perform Broom Dance. This project would likewise not be possible without the support of The Maitland Tower Imaginarium and of CFRC 101.9 FM. Our deep gratitude to Laura Murray, Owen Fernley and Julia Krolik for making room in their houses for a year of paper cutting, getting Broom Dance on its feet.

CFRC 101.9 FM

Operated by Radio Queen's University, CFRC 101.9FM is Kingston’s only campus and community radio station. CFRC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-powered media outlet that fills the gap in music and locally-driven news and topical spoken word content not covered by the mainstream media. Help CFRC continue showcasing local creators through its news programming, concert and event calendars, and live music studio sessions. Donate today via cfrc.ca.

Maitland Tower

Birdbone Theatre is honoured and grateful to have the support of Maitland Tower. In 2024, we will further develop Broom Dance in studio at the newly transformed Dirty Paws Living Lab, part of the emerging Maitland Tower complex on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

It is the perfect time and place to bring our puppet show to life, as we will be the first to breathe new life into this reimagined building at the water’s edge. We count ourselves very fortunate that independent puppet theatre figures into the vastness of owner Philip Ling’s entrepreneurial vision.

Canada Council for the Arts

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

The Canada Council for the Arts contributes to the vibrancy of a creative and diverse arts and literary scene and supports its presence across Canada and around the world. The Council is Canada’s public arts funder, with a mandate to “foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts.” The Council’s grants, services, initiatives, prizes, and payments support Canadian artists, authors, and arts groups and organizations. This support allows them to pursue artistic expression, create works of art, and promote and disseminate the arts and literature. Through its arts funding, communications, research, and promotion activities, the Council fosters ever-growing engagement of Canadians and international audiences in the arts. The Council’s Public Lending Right (PLR) program makes annual payments to creators whose works are held in Canadian public libraries. The Council’s Art Bank operates art rental programs and helps further public engagement with contemporary arts through exhibition and outreach activities. The Council is responsible for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, which promotes the values and programs of UNESCO to contribute to a future of peace, reconciliation, equity, and sustainable development.

Future supporters: If you would like to support Birdbone Theatre, we would love to hear from you! Write to us via our Contact page, e-transfer birdbonetheatre@gmail.com, or use the Donate button to visit our ko-fi page.