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The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Dates: 2/15/2026
📍 Theatre: Carousel Theatre for Young People
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Carousel Theatre for Young People presents the inaugural Family Forward Festival, a celebration of family in all its forms, taking place from February 14 to 16, 2026. The festival features a variety of events, including storytelling, drag performances, dance, and live music. Highlights include a public staged reading of The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner, directed by Larisse Campbell and featuring Carol Chu, Tanner Zerr, Emma Slipp, Chris Lam, and Gabrielle Nebrida-Pepin. This weekend is designed for families, both biological and chosen, to enjoy a rich array of performances in Vancouver's Granville Island.
Cast and Creative Team for The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Cast
Carol Chu
Ensemble
Tanner Zerr
Ensemble
Emma Slipp
Ensemble
Chris Lam
Ensemble
Gabrielle Nebrida-Pepin
Ensemble
Creative Team
Carol Chu
Actor
Deborah Williams
Storyteller
Gabrielle Nebrida-Pepin
Actor
Chris Lam
Actor
Emma Slipp
Actor
Tanner Zerr
Actor
Quan Luong
Documentary Director
Softieshan
DJ
Meghan Gardiner
Playwright
Larisse Campbell
Director
Dave Deveau
Co-Artistic & Managing Director
Jenn Sungshine
Documentary Director
David Ng
Documentary Director
News About The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner 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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What shows are coming up next at Carousel Theatre for Young People?
The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival (2/14/26-2/16/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (2/15/26-2/15/26)
Buwa: Live in Concert! (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Family Flame (2/16/26-2/16/26)
CTYP Community Celebration (2/16/26-2/16/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (2/15/26-2/15/26)
Buwa: Live in Concert! (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 1st Annual Family Forward Festival (02/14/26-02/16/26)
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 1st Annual Family Forward Festival (02/14/26-02/16/26)
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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