The Sally Stavro Family Series
Tarragon is excited to once again welcome a new generation of theatregoers to enjoy the world of imagination and play with its third year of the Sally Stavro Family Series.
Over the course of our 25/26 season, Tarragon will present exciting, entertaining, and enchanting cultural experiences for families to enjoy and be part of the magic of art! The series offers free tickets to youth under 12 years old on select Saturday mornings throughout the season, beginning in October.
Coming up in The Sally Stavro Family Series:
Clowns Reading Shakespeare
Created by Panoply Theatre Collective
October 4, 2025 @11:30 AM
Clowns Reading Shakespeare is a theatrical, silly performance packed with audience participation, where a troupe of clowns attempt to reenact some of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. Whether or not you are familiar with Shakespeare’s cannon, families & viewers of all ages are sure to have a hoot watching these clowns struggle through these classics & make the story their own.
Recommended for ages 5-12.
HauNodi 河 নদী
Created by Birds of a Feather
November 8, 2025 @11:30am
HauNodi 河 and নদী (pronounced haw-no-thi), combine the Cantonese and Bengali word for River, a powerful metaphor that inspires two different generations to celebrate their friendship and love of storytelling. Rubena Sinha and Diana Tso invite audiences on a journey of words, music, and movement with stories inspired by their respective cultures from the birth of the Ganges River to a brave girl’s search for the Dragon Rainmaker. Their performance culminates with audiences learning the sounds, words and gestures of their songs and dancing with the River.
Recommended for ages 5-7
Wren's Recipes
Created by Wren's Recipes Collective
December 6, 2025 @11:30am
A theatre/puppetry piece rooted in magic, mystery, and music.
Ten-year-old Wren loves cooking Ukrainian dishes with her Gramma. When their beloved recipes vanish, Wren must embark on a quest to unravel the mystery. Guided by secrets from the past, she is drawn ever closer to a sinister presence – one with plans of their own.
Recommended for ages 6-12
El Gigante Egoísta/The Selfish Giant
Created by Pinto Productions
February 21, 2026 @11:30am
The Selfish Giant is a heartwarming, award-winning musical based on Oscar Wilde’s classic story. This bilingual (English/Spanish) adaptation blends humour, live music, and vibrant characters to tell the tale of a grumpy giant who builds a wall around his beautiful garden, only to discover that true joy comes from sharing. Designed for all ages, the show combines theatrical magic, catchy original songs, and important lessons about kindness, community, and change. With a touch of silliness and a lot of heart, The Selfish Giant invites children and adults alike into a world of laughter, growth, and the beauty of friendship.
Recommended for ages 8-12
Adventure of the Little Rooster
Created by The Grand Salto Theatre
March 28, 2026 @11:30am
Everything changes the day the Little Rooster finds a shiny silver ring. Hilarious consequences and supreme shenanigans abound! Dazzle and delight at this retelling of this beloved folk tale performed with music, dance, circus and cabbage!
Recommended for ages 4-12
The Assembly
A Crossroads Theatre Performance in partnership with Colouring Book Theatre
April 18, 2026 @11:30am
The Assembly is an interactive theatre-meets-board-game experience, where young audiences see their decisions ripple through history. Young citizens and their families form The Assembly, tasked with governing Toronto through 7 years of gameplay. While balancing their current needs with the needs of future generations, they must strategize to create a sustainable future for their city, because every performance of The Assembly relies on the outcome of the last. Don’t miss this educational and memorable family adventure!
Recommended for ages 8-12