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Surrey SPARK Stages
Performing arts for kids.
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.
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 & 2:30pm
- 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
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!
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
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
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
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
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.