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The Velveteen Rabbit ()

Produced by

Rule of Three

Presented by

The Toronto Fringe Festival

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