Through the Bamboo

THROUGH THE BAMBOO is a fantastical play for young audiences about family, grieving and the value of storytelling, written by Andrea Mapili and Byron Abalos.

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

With @tita_collective and socialjusticewarriorfringe, we made #filpinxfringe a thing at this year's Toronto Fringe Festival. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Thanks to all those who supported these three shows! ❤️❤️❤️

And thanks to our… https://t.co/mT3BkzMTk2

[gracingthestage.bsky.social Steve Fisher, BFA, CD @GracingTheStage]

My 49th & final #FringeTO show was @ThroughBamboo , a very sweet, all ages "Through the Looking Glass" style adventure incorp. Filipino myths into a grieving granddaughter's fantasy. Clever use of moving boxes full of cheap props to enable the large ensemble's world building.

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

@Toronto_Fringe @IAmJoyThompson We would have loved to be a part of it but with baby due next Friday, we didn't have capacity to extend our Fringe run. We're hopeful that this isn't the end of the road for the show though. Follow us on social media @throughbamboo for news & announcements!

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

Another big thank you to @toronto_fringe for the platform and opportunity to reach so many people and share our stories.

Seeing multi-generational Filipinx families at the theatre laughing and crying together, and… https://t.co/yRGpweIpHk

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

Hearts full. Grateful.

This photo was taken just before our Patron's Pick performance last night - our final performance of an incredible run.

We are so grateful to the many people whose contributions made this… https://t.co/KzFC4OCvuS

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

There is one last chance to catch the show if you weren’t able to get tickets before. We were the the Patron’s Pick for our venue which means we have one extra show at 9:45pm TODAY. Buy your tickets so we can journey into Uwi one last time!
Buy tickets: https://t.co/pEQfkfRSsf

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

Lola Lita reviews THROUGH THE BAMBOO. 😂😂😂

Tonight and tomorrow noon performance are sold out BUT we've added a second Patron's Pick tomorrow night at 9:45pm. Last chance to catch the show.

But your tickets here:… https://t.co/1RVeTi6MVL

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

THROUGH THE BAMBOO just won Patron's Pick for the Factory Theatre Mainspace!

We get an extra performance this Sunday at 9:45pm! Tickets go on sale at midnight.

Congratulations to @tita_collective and #Titajokes… https://t.co/VbMzOLzH0V

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

We've officially sold out our final two performances of THROUGH THE BAMBOO at @toronto_fringe!

We're so grateful to everyone who saw the show, talked about it, posted about it and came again with family members!… https://t.co/1LaLMNUf22

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

If you want to see THROUGH THE BAMBOO and haven’t bought tickets yet, get buying! Our closing show is now sold out and we only have 23 tickets left for Saturday’s relaxed performance at 6:15pm.

#ThroughTheBamboo #FilipinxFringe #FreeUwi

Buy tickets: https://t.co/pEQfkfRSsf

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

Closing night now SOLD OUT!!!

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

If you haven’t bought your tickets to the show yet & you’ve been planning to, we highly suggest you buy in advance as tickets are selling fast
Don’t be sad you missed us. Be happy you planned in advance. We would love to see you there!
Buy tickets: https://t.co/pEQfkfRSsf

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

TITA JOKES by @tita_collective has sold out the rest of their run at @Toronto_Fringe and we're so proud of them!!! #THROUGHTHEBAMBOO is also getting close to selling out as well so get your tix! Also check out MONICA VS THE INTERNET by @ragesweater to complete your #filpinxfringe

[Tita Collective @tita_collective]

Be sure to check out our #FilipinxFringe Family, @ThroughBamboo & Monica vs. The Internet! (@ragesweater) 🇵🇭❤️

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

Just had a delicious Filipino dinner at @islastoronto in Parkdale (with vegan options too!) We were telling owners Marc and Mariel about #throughthebamboo and then a couple of customers came out saying they saw the… https://t.co/8oTISjC6px

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

#ThroughTheBamboo #FilipinxFringe #FreeUwi

Buy tickets: https://t.co/pEQfkfRSsf

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

We just want to point out that @tita_collective’s Tita Jokes & THROUGH THE BAMBOO made it onto @nowtoronto’s “What to See” list for this year’s Fringe so if you haven’t booked your tickets now for either show, you should get on it!

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

Wanna know more about our show before you commit to a ticket? Have a read of https://t.co/sQOhF4QFtz’s interview with our playwrights, Andrea Mapili & Byron Abalos:
https://t.co/GfgX5yB2bV

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

Our Production Supporter @CBTheatre , our Balkbayan Box Sponsor Forex Parcel Delivery Inc @Balikbayan2Phil, & our Props Partner CAAM United Hardware.

Maraming Salamat!!!
Thank you!!!

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

We're just past halfway into our run of THROUGH THE BAMBOO at the The Toronto Fringe and we've been blow away by sold out houses, enthusiastic support and rave reviews.

[Through the Bamboo @ThroughBamboo]

We want to take a moment to thank some of the organizations that believed in us and THROUGH THE BAMBOO and helped make this production possible: Thank you to our project funders the @ONArtsCouncil @TorontoArts