George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Our theatre-for-young-audience shows have introduced tens of thousands of Toronto children to the magic of live theatre over the past three decades. The author of over 45 books, Robert Munsch’s knack for making young people smile, giggle, and want to read his stories over and over again, has made him Canada’s best-selling author. A fun and energy-filled hour of story, music, and dance with many of Munsch’s most popular stories. This year features Mortimer, Mud Puddle, Too Much Stuff & So Much Snow.
Galaxy of Munsch
Based on the stories of Robert Munsch
Devised by Christel Bartelse and the Second-Year Class
Directed by Christel Bartelse*
Music composed by Stephan Ermel
3,2,1…Blast off! Join us on a cosmic adventure. A group of kids set out on a space mission but get diverted visiting different magical planets where they see and meet characters from Munsch's Universe. One planet is overwhelmed by the chaotic noise from a boy who refuses to go to sleep, another is inhabited by a determined mud puddle. Later, they meet a young girl who learns that possessing too many toys can become overwhelming instead of enjoyable. After all these otherworldly interactions, will the Munsch spaceship survive one final challenge and get back to earth? Can they endure a blizzard world where endless snow keeps pilling up faster than anyone can shovel it?! In Galaxy of Munsch, the absurd, mystical, and fun all take place. It's a Universe where anything can happen and usually does! Illustration from Too Much Stuff. Copyright © 2010 by Michael Martchenko
Other creative artists include Stephan Ermel (Musical Composition, Arrangement and Direction); Michael Panich* (Stage Management); Glenn Davidson (Set Design); Madeline Ius (Costume Design); Siobhán Sleath (Lighting Design); Scott Banks (Sound Design).
The Theatre School at George Brown Polytechnic is one of Canada’s foremost training grounds for young actors. The curriculum is a rigorous, conservatory-style approach where most courses are directly related to the acting profession. The faculty is comprised of working professionals (actors, directors, teachers) who guide students into achieving their potential as performing artists.
What: Galaxy of Munsch
Who: George Brown Theatre
Where: Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tankhouse Lane in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District
When: December 2-12, 2026
Tickets: Adults $28, Seniors $23, Students $13
Box Office: 416.866.8666
Website: georgebrown.ca/mainstage-galaxy-of-munsch
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