Stories On Wheels
July 28, 2025
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Vancouver performing arts company Pangaea Arts presents STORIES ONWHEELS, an original street theatre storytelling act for the whole family. Tales are brought to life by a high-energy comic performer, using beautifully illustrated picture cards displayed in a magnificent miniature wooden stage attached to the back of a unique bicycle. Inspired by a traditional Japanese travelling storytelling show popular from the 1920s through the 1950s called kamishibai (literally "paper theatre"), the show combines the best of oral storytelling and visual art. Featuring gorgeous illustrations by BC artists, as well as traditional picture cards from Japan, several short stories are told with music, dramatic action, and audience interaction. You’ve never been told a story this way, before!
Stories On Wheels has been wheeling into festivals, special events, libraries, schools and museums throughout Western Canada for over 14 years. They are super excited to be part of this new outdoor festival and entertaining audiences in Port Moody!
Follow the Artist:
Website: http://www.pangaea-arts.com/kamishibai
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoriesOnWheels