three acrobats in a row, each doing a handstands, you see the backs of their heads and their strong arms and hands on the ground with rope wrapped around their wrists, connecting them.

Credit: Aaron Walker Photography

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. 

 

two actors in Rat Academy wearing rat costumes, the black rat holds up a magic 8 ball to the face of the white rat who is looking up

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 

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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

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performance space children and adults sitting on the floor as a performer dances

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 & 2:30pm
  • Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre
  • Ages 18 months–3 years
  • Tickets: Child $16 | Adult $21
  • Learn more about Paper Playground

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Performer Ruby Singh is a South Asian man who has a beard and wears glasses, he's looking at the camera, surrounded by branches and leaves

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

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a child wearing sunglasses and a glittery gold pom pom headband and a woman holding up a photo prop of gold glasses and a moustache pose for the camera

SPARK Celebration Weekend

May 23–25, 2025, Surrey Arts Centre

Tickets on sale now.

Our annual performing arts festival for kids is back with exceptional circus, music and theatre shows and fun activities for the whole family!

 

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A Simple Space

Gravity and Other Myths | AUS

Marvel at what the human body can do in this extraordinary circus performance!

  • Saturday, May 24 | 11:45am & 3:30pm
  • Sunday, May 25 | 11:45am 
  • Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre
  • Ages 5+
  • Kids $19 | Adults $25
  • Special onstage seating! Kids $25 | Adults $35
  • Learn more about A Simple Space

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Dancer Notorious Cree aka James Jones in full colourful regalia on a bright light blue background

Braided Spirits

Featuring Notorious Cree | AB

A high energy showcase of traditional and contemporary Indigenous performing arts representing Coast Salish, Northwest Coast and Prairie Nations. 

  • Sunday, May 25 | 3:30 pm
  • Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre 
  • Ages 5+
  • Kids $19 | Adults $25 | Indigenous Community $10
  • Learn more about Braided Spirits 

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Performer Ginalina looks off camera as she stands in front of greenery while she holds her banjo and a hula hoop

Ginalina Joins the Circus

Performed by Ginalina, Devon Kenzo and Biankha Flower | BC

Enjoy movement and music with award-winning singer-songwriter Ginalina and her band of musicians and circus stars. 

  • Saturday, May 24 | 2:35 pm
  • Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre 
  • Ages 3–8
  • Kids $19 | Adults $25
  • Learn more about Ginalina Joins the Circus 

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Performer Toby Thompson on stage arm raised in front of a set that includes a piano and wooden pieces that resemble the inside of a house

I Wish I Was a Mountain

The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath | UK

Beautiful storytelling full of wit and wonder!

  • Sunday, May 25 | 1:45 pm
  • Studio Theatre at Surrey Arts Centre 
  • Ages 7+
  • Kids $19 | Adults $25
  • Learn more about I Wish I Was a Mountain

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Actor dressed in a 1950s diner style waitress costume stands on the stage in front of audience while she holds a bubble making machine with bubbles coming out of it.

Whipped Up!

Soap and Rope Theatre | USA

Created, designed and performed by Jill Rogati.

A laugh riot where babies are the customers and their antics steal the show! 

  • Saturday, May 24 | 11:30 | 1:45 | 3:30
  • Sunday, May 25 | 11:30 | 1:45 | 3:30
  • Program Room at Surrey Arts Centre
  • Ages 0–2
  • Kids $19 | Adults $25
  • Learn more about Whipped Up!

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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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