Throughout the festival, visitors are invited to take part in a series of light-hearted, participatory moments that create space for meeting, reflection, and connection. Through playful questions, simple creative prompts, and small shared actions, these activities encourage festival participants to slow down, connect with one another, and rediscover the power of imagination as a way of being together. Expect informal encounters in which you might exchange memories, reflect on childhood imaginings, write or receive a kindness card, or take part in accessible icebreakers designed to open conversations.
The activities are facilitated by Mariah and Makayla Madill, graduate students in the MA Theatre programme at the University of Victoria, specialising in applied theatre. Their contribution offers a gentle but powerful invitation to connect, with others, with yourself, and with new ways of imagining how we relate to one another.
Mariah and Makayla Madill | Participatory activity | Canada