September 12-October 20, 2024
Best enjoyed by All Ages!
Every child is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production—Read more about this show’s age recommendation below!
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Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance set against the Cape Town skyline! Comic jugglers, unicycle dancers, and an authentic gumboot dance will take you on a freewheeling journey that explores the spirit and vitality of township life. Watch as a simple city bench becomes a sidesplitting spark for a newfound friendship, and feel the energetic beat of South African pop music. You’ll relish this thrilling feat of acrobatics and rhythmic movement that celebrates the joy of sharing community with one another.
By Zip Zap Circus
Original Soundtrack Composed by Josh Hawks
Preshow Adventures
Before all Thursday 7pm and Sunday 5pm performances
Arrive early to join in on exciting pre-show activities led by CTC Teaching Artists! These activities, inspired by the themes of the upcoming performance, will begin one hour before showtime and are a great way to enhance your experience.
Autograph Night
Following all Friday 7pm performances (excluding previews)
Stay after the show to meet some of the performers you saw, and get your show program autographed!
Video, Reviews, and Photos
Audience Guide
At CTC, our mission is to create extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities. This Audience Guide is just one of the ways in which we aim to enhance your experience and further your engagement with the shows on stage. It includes a summary, context, fun facts, and activities plus details that can help you decide what’s right for your kids.
Further Resources
Digital Program
Articles, conversation starters, and activities for both before and after you see the show!
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described, and sensory-friendly performances are available on select dates.
Plan Your Visit
Children’s Theatre Company is proud to offer information, tips, advice and handy guides so that our patrons’ theatre experiences are as rich, pleasant, and convenient as possible.
Cast and Creative Team
Creative Team
“Having our troupe and show MOYA come to Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis this September fills me with pure excitement, pride, and gratitude. I can’t wait for our performers to share their genuine spirit on stage, inspiring both young and old alike. Through workshops and collaborations, we hope to create meaningful connections and spread joy throughout Minneapolis. This journey is not just about entertainment; it’s about fostering understanding and sparking creativity in every heart we touch.”
-Laurence Estève, Co-founder and CEO of Zip Zap Circus.
Our 2024-2025 Season is Here!
There are six phenomenal shows to keep your family entertained, engaged, and creating lifelong memories you’ll cherish forever!
This season of epically awesome exploits is indubitably fresh. With a whole lotta soul-shaking, soul-searching, foot-stomping, mid-air tumbling, big-screen puppeteering fun. There are monsters, magic, and illustrations that literally jump off the page.
2024-2025 Season
Now-October 20, 2024
Best for all ages!
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance that explores the spirit and vitality of township life, backed by the energetic beat of South African pop music!
October 8-November 10, 2024
Best for upper, middle, and high school students
Cargill Stage
Experience the energy of a graphic novelist’s imagination at work as you’re drawn into this innovative story that magically takes place both on stage and on screen!
November 5, 2024-January 5, 2025
Best for all ages!
UnitedHealth Group Stage
In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, everyone’s favorite grouchy, green Grinch plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing the joyful Whos love the most!
January 8-March 9, 2025
Best for younger audiences!
Cargill Stage
Nationally acclaimed theatre company Manual Cinema breathes innovative life into this beloved story by Mo Willems, using hundreds of puppets to magically create a movie right before your very eyes!
February 4-March 9, 2025
Best for all ages!
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Don’t miss this world-premiere musical, featuring dynamic new songs ranging from hip hop and pop to country as Milo learns that real life can sometimes be even more incredible than an imaginary one!
April 15-June 15, 2025
Best for all ages!
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Don’t miss the Children’s Theatre Company production of the hit Broadway musical! Sing along with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, a snowman who melts your heart. You won’t want to let it go!
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