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The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Dates: 2/14/2026 - 2/16/2026
📍 Theatre: Carousel Theatre for Young People
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Carousel Theatre for Young People presents the inaugural Family Forward Festival, a vibrant celebration of families in all their forms taking place from February 14 to 16, 2026, on Granville Island. The festival features a variety of events, including storytelling, drag performances, dance parties, and live music, catering to audiences of all ages. Highlights include a storytime session with local drag legends Peach Cobblah and Rose Butch, a double bill of drag documentaries, and a special performance by Nigerian Canadian artist Buwa. The weekend culminates in a community celebration featuring storytelling and a dance party, emphasizing the joy and diversity of family connections.
Cast and Creative Team for The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Cast
Gabrielle Nebrida-Pepin
Ensemble
Chris Lam
Ensemble
Emma Slipp
Ensemble
Tanner Zerr
Ensemble
Carol Chu
Ensemble
Creative Team
Deborah Williams
Storyteller
Gabrielle Nebrida-Pepin
Actor
Chris Lam
Actor
Emma Slipp
Actor
Tanner Zerr
Actor
Carol Chu
Actor
Jenn Sungshine
Director
David Ng
Director
Quan Luong
Director
Softieshan
DJ
Meghan Gardiner
Writer
Larisse Campbell
Director
Dave Deveau
Co-Artistic & Managing Director
News About The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Carousel Theatre For Young People To Launch FAMILY FORWARD FESTIVAL On Family Day Weekend
January 12, 2026 Carousel Theatre for Young People will present the 1st Annual Family Forward Festival over the Family Day long weekend, running Saturday, February 14 through Monday, February 16, 2026.About the Theatre
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CTYP Community Celebration (2/16/26-2/16/26)
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Buwa: Live in Concert! (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Family Flame (2/16/26-2/16/26)
CTYP Community Celebration (2/16/26-2/16/26)
What shows have played recently at Carousel Theatre for Young People?
The Family Flame (02/16/26-02/16/26)
CTYP Community Celebration (02/16/26-02/16/26)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (02/15/26-02/15/26)
Buwa: Live in Concert! (02/15/26-02/15/26)
The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner (02/15/26-02/15/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (02/14/26-02/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (02/14/26-02/14/26)
Parents Are A Drag (11/22/25-11/23/25)
The Screamer (02/17/25-02/22/25)
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (12/04/24-12/15/24)
CTYP Community Celebration (02/16/26-02/16/26)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (02/15/26-02/15/26)
Buwa: Live in Concert! (02/15/26-02/15/26)
The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner (02/15/26-02/15/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (02/14/26-02/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (02/14/26-02/14/26)
Parents Are A Drag (11/22/25-11/23/25)
The Screamer (02/17/25-02/22/25)
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (12/04/24-12/15/24)
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