Where in the world am I today?: North Vancouver, BC, Canada and on my way to Barbados this evening
Canada, for what ever reason, seems to have a plethora of different festival networks that can make touring in my home and native land a very attractive option for performers from around the world. Festivals here seem to co-ordinate with each other and will often agree to share the expenses of bringing in an act from overseas thus spreading the cost of an international ticket out over multiple events.
One of the best circuits for doing this is with the Children’s Festival Circuit that runs from Mid-May through Mid-June.
I have had the pleasure of working at many of the Canadian Children’s Festivals and can certainly recommend them as a fantastic venue if your show is suitable for younger audiences.
Be aware that the fees paid at these events can sometimes be a bit lower than what you might get from other venues, but the fun of being a part of an international cast and the opportunity to check out other shows that have been brought in for the event is fantastic!
The Vancouver Children’s Festival has a Fantastic listing of Children’s Festivals listed on their resource page here which includes not only Festival in Canada, but others from around the world and is well worth checking out!
