Evelyn Roth's Nylon Zoo
(Australia/Canada)

Evelyn Roth’s giant inflatable animals have become one of the most-loved features of the festival and this year they celebrate their 15th anniversary .  The Nylon Zoo hosts storytelling, theatre and dress-up sessions, each ending in a mini-procession in costumes for ages 2-12. It’s a choreographed event where kids become the dancers and performers, and enjoy interactive stories in a truly unique theatre.  This year will see the story of Baba Yaga meeting a Beluga whale on a journey through the north west passage. Baba Yaga is a Russian story - Baba lives in a house with chicken legs!  A giant chicken house and a new series of inventive stories will premiere at the festival.