The Song of the Swan

The Song of the Swan

A story of friendship between a girl and a swan, told with puppets, actors, music and sumptuous sets. Part true and part fairytale, “The Song of the Swan” celebrates the magnificent Trumpeters, who have regenerated in numbers after coming close to extinction, and who grace the waters in our region during the winter months. For adults and children alike.

An original Runaway Moon Theatre Production

Thurs July 10th to Sunday July 13th at 7:30pm
Thurs July 17th to Sunday July 20th at 7:30pm
Saturday July 12th & Sunday July 13th at 2:30pm
Saturday July 19th & Sunday July 20th at 2:30pm

Performances at Curly Willow Farm in Grindrod at 130 Tomkinson Rd

Tickets prices are:
• $20 adults
• $10 youth (18 and under)
• $50 families (2 adults+multiple youth)
• Saturday 2:30 matinees are Pay What You Can at the door

If you have any questions in the mean time, email us at info@runawaymoon.org

A Special Thank you to our sponsors:
• The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan - The Finch Family Fund
• Canada Council of the Arts
• BC Arts Council
• Province of British Columbia
• Salmon Arm Arts Centre
• Backus Services

More about the show

The story of a girl named Jesse and a Trumpeter Swan named Only, who become close friends. Through their friendship, they find out about migratory ways of life and how all creatures need to feel at home in the habitat that is suitable to them.

Trumpeters Swans were almost extinct by the late 1800’s but are no longer considered to be endangered. We see them near here, flying over, and in the Shuswap River, during the winter months.

Development of a puppet play about trumpeter swans

A group of artists assembled in April 2024 at Curly Willow Farm, to experiment with swan puppets and begin to get ready for the future performances.

Original Workshop Participants

Artistic Director- Cathy Stubington
Director- Anita Rochon
Designers- Molly March and Cathy Stubington
Creation Workshop Participants- Shayna Jones, Mariel Belanger, Sarah May Redmond, Christie Watson
Stage Manager- Dalynn Kearney
Production Assistants- Toshie Okada & Carolyn Uher