The Velveteen Rabbit (2025)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwrights: Mya Leworthy and Naomi Jijina and Lucy Ellis
Director: Summer Mahmud
Inspired by Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit
Venue
The Young Centre – The Kevin and Roger Garland Cabaret
Run
July 2nd, 2025 – July 13th, 2025
Synopsis
A new adaptation of Margery Williams’ classic children’s story with live original music, choreography, and shadow puppetry! We follow the journey of The Velveteen Rabbit – a curious toy who wants nothing more than to become ‘real.’ In other words, to be truly loved by the child that takes care of you. On the way, we meet outlandish characters, deal with major toy-world crises, sing, dance, and most importantly, have fun. Bring your own stuffed animal for a chance to be featured in the show! Suitable for five year olds, nostalgic adults, and everyone in between. (fringetoronto.com)
Cast
| Naomi Jijina | Cuddle |
| Adrian Chevalier | Astro |
| Deebs Franz | Grandma |
| Cooper Bilton | Grandson |
| Demi-Lee Bainbridge | Girl |
| Mauranda Nunes | Raggedy Ann |
| Nell Khayutin | The Velveteen Rabbit |
| Lucy Ellis | Piano / Fairy |
Creative Team
| Mya Leworthy | Playwright |
| Naomi Jijina | Playwright |
| Lucy Ellis | Playwright |
| Summer Mahmud | Director |
| Lucy Ellis | Composer |
| Lucy Ellis | Music Director |
| Natasha Ross | Lighting Designer |
| Mya Leworthy | Choreographer |
| Naomi Jijina | Choreographer |
| Naomi Jijina | Shadow Puppet Design |
| Hannah Forest Briand | Original Set Design |
Production
| Natasha Ross | Stage Manager |
| Sue Miner | Script Consultant |
| Lucy Ellis | Marketing |
| Mya Leworthy | Co-Producer |
| Naomi Jijina | Co-Producer |
| Lucy Ellis | Co-Producer |
