Night of Dread

http://www.clayandpapertheatre.org

Clay & Paper Theatre presents
the 11th Annual Night of Dread
Saturday October 30, 2010

Join us for the eleventh anniversary of Night of Dread, Clay & Paper Theatre's invitation to the community to parade our private and collective fears through the darkened streets of Toronto. The hour-long procession returns to Dufferin Grove Park for an evening of ceremonial festivities that compel us to call on, mock and banish the fears that unite and divide us in these times. Night of Dread is an unforgettable evening of pageantry, music and masquerade incorporating towering puppets, stilt dancers, fire-spinners and fearful masks in a daring exploration of dread.

This much-beloved community celebration incorporates international folk and theatrical traditions, drawing inspiration from festivals of death and remembrance around the world. Come dance in the streets with our city's finest musicians, puppeteers, dancers and stilt walkers; together we'll laugh at our fears, waltz with death, eat the bread of the dead, and remember those who have gone from our midst.

Clay & Paper has many costumes and puppets available for the public to wear in the parade; come early to the Dufferin Clubhouse to avoid disappointment!

4 PM: Parade begins assembling at Dufferin Grove Park (Dufferin south of Bloor)
6 PM: Parade departs
Dress Code: Black & White
Pay-What-You-Can: suggested donation $10
Info: (416) 708-3332

Night of Dread is preceded by three weeks of open community workshops at Dufferin Grove Park, welcoming anyone who is interested in helping us build imagery. For workshop dates and times, go to www.clayandpapertheatre.org.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• fear
• dread
• Dufferin grove park
• Fire
• masks
• puppets
• puppetry
• music
• effigy

[Leelzy]

The twelfth annual Night of Dread is being held on Saturday, October 29th, 2011. See the link above for more info!

[Leelzy]

Me too! I've been waiting all year for this! :D

[denisethepainter]

I'll BE there!! I can't wait to participate and join in on this fantastic event! I'll tell everyone to come too!

One of a kind !!

Denise in the basement