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Surrey SPARK Stages
Performing arts for kids.
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Shared experiences. Lifelong memories.
Through SPARK, children discover a love for the performing arts and adults are surprised by how much fun they had.
Join us year-round for a variety of performances for children of all ages.
Campfire Stories with Joseph Dandurand & Friends
Celebrate Culture Days with storytelling and music around the campfire!
- Saturday, September 21 | 1pm
- Performing Arts Studio at Clayton Community Centre
- All ages
- Free
By a Thread
One Fell Swoop Circus, Australia
Seven acrobats with 30 metres of rope weave a gravity defying display of strength and effortless beauty. Added bonus! Ticketholders can drop-in for a diabolo juggling workshop with CircusWest Performing Arts Society before the show.
- Saturday, October 5 | 4pm and 7pm
- Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre
- Ages 7+ | 60 minutes
- Tickets: Child $16 | Adult $21
- Learn more about By A Thread
Rat Academy
Batrabbit Collective, Alberta
Come along with Fingers and Shrimp, two resourceful rodents determined to thrive in a world that despises them! Survival is nothing without love in this laugh-out-loud comedy that will have you cheering for the under rats!
- Saturday, November 30 | 4pm
- Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre
- Ages 8+ | 60 minutes
- Tickets: Child $16 | Adult $21
- Audience advisory: loud noises, cartoonish violence, simulated smoking
- Learn more about Rat Academy
Frog Belly Rat Bone
Axis Theatre, Vancouver
Celebrate Family Day with us with this family favourite. Based on the picture book by Timothy Basil Ering, enjoy this tale about how friendship, a little patience and goodwill wins!
- Saturday, February 15 | 1:30pm
- Performing Arts Studio at Clayton Community Centre
- Ages 3–10 | 40 minutes
- Free
Paper Playground
Foolish Operations, Vancouver
An playful dance performance for little ones. Children are invited to join in and become collaborators in the performance!
- Saturday, February 22 | 11am
- Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre
- Ages 18 months–3 years
- Tickets: Child $16 | Adult $21
- Learn more about Paper Playground
Magnetic North
Ruploops, Vancouver
Go on a sonic adventure into the natural world listening to frog songs, tree percussion and mushroom music during this interactive concert for families.
- Saturday, March 8 | 7pm
- Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall
- Ages 5+
- Tickets: Child $16 | Adult $21
- Learn more about Magnetic North
SPARK Celebration Weekend
Exceptional circus, dance and theatre performances and fun activities for the whole family!
Save the dates, May 23–25, 2025. Tickets on sale soon.
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Accessibility at SPARK shows
You can also visit our Guest Services page to earn more about accessibility at Surrey Civic Theatres.
- Sensory Kits. A limited number are available for loan from the Sensory Friendly Space and the front desk.
- Noise Cancelling Headphones. Each performance space has a limited number available. We encourage guests to bring their own if possible.
- Hearing Assist. For hard of hearing folks, you can enjoy the shows by wearing a wireless listening device. Ask at the front desk about this free service.
- Accessible Theatre Seating is available for all our stages. When purchasing tickets please let the box office know that you will require accessible seating.
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