Through The Bamboo
Thursday, July 9 at 7pm (preview)
Friday, July 10 at 7pm (opening night)
Saturday, July 11 at 2pm & 7pm
Tuesday, July 14 – Friday, July 17 at 7pm
Saturday, July 18 at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, July 19 at 2pm
Little Avenue Memorial Park
Written by Andrea Mapili & Byron Abalos
Directed by Chantelle Han
July 9 - 19th, 2026
22 Little Avenue, York, ON M9N 1K6
Showtimes
Crossroads Theatre has provided theatrical programming in Little Avenue Memorial Park every summer since 2019.
We are thrilled to present
Through the Bamboo by Andrea Mapili & Byron Abalos
as this year’s summer presentation.
Lost in a storybook world, can Philly rescue her lola, save the magical land of Uwi, and find her way home?
ANNOUNCING THROUGH THE BAMBOO
Production Manager: Carlos Varela
Technical Director: Nathan Greogory
Set and Puppet Designer: Olivia Wheeler
Lighting Designer: Echo Zhou
Sound Designer: Miquelon Rodriguez
Costume Designer: Jung A Im
Check out our Instagram for updates, artist highlights, and more!
In Through the Bamboo, twelve-year-old Philly is pulled into an action-packed adventure while mourning the loss of her lola (“grandmother” in Tagalog) when she opens an old book and finds herself tossed into the fantastical land of Uwi.
Similar to The Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Alice in Wonderland, this imaginative Filipinx-Canadian folktale adventure invites audiences into a magical world brought to life through inventive object puppetry, immersive storytelling, and audience participation. Inspired by Phillipine mythology, the production weaves together themes of grief, love, and legacy, offering a rich theatrical experience rooted in intergenerational wisdom and a vibrant celebration of culture.
Accessibility is one of Crossroads’ main priorities. Little Avenue Memorial Park is physically accessible, and the production will include on-site access coordination. For more information, check out the Through the Bamboo Access Guide [coming soon].
Written by Byron Abalos and Andrea Mapili
Directed by Chantelle Han
STARRING
Olivia Sgambelluri
AP Bautista
Jainee Fernandez
Jude Baris
Neil-Erine Palmaria
Creative Team
Cultural Consultant: Motzie Dapul
Puppetry Director: Michelle Urbano
Access Coordinator: Mandy E. MacLean
Marketing & Outreach: Lili Robinson
Poster & Illustrations: Emily Jung
Publicity: Amira de Vera
Please send press inquiries to
amira@projectfourpr.com