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Win Tickets to James and the Giant Peach

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Carousel Theatre for Young People presents a heartwarming musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic from Tony-nominated songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Opening December 6th at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, families will love this tale of friendship and adventure.

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When young James Trotter is shipped off to live with his wretched aunts, he longs for a real family and a new home. All seems lost until he discovers a magical giant peach inhabited by fantastical creatures. Together with Grasshopper, Ladybug, Centipede, Spider and Earthworm, James embarks on an extraordinary adventure, sailing across the sea to distant lands.

Words and music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Timothy Allen McDonald, based on the Book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Directed by Carole Higgins, choreographed by Kayla Dunbar and Musical Directed by Steven Greenfield. Featuring: Patti Allan, Scott Bellis, Kaylee Harwood, Julian Lokash, Makayla Moore, Alex Rose, Deb Williams and Jonathan Winsby.

Win Tickets to James and the Giant Peach

Carousel Theatre for Young People is offering up a pair of tickets to see their production of James and the Giant Peach, here’s how you can enter to win:

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RT to enter to win a pair of tickets to #CTYPJames and the Giant Peach from @CarouselTheatre @Miss604 http://ow.ly/Fk0LK

I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 . Follow Carousel Theatre on Twitter for more information and show details. James and the Giant Peach runs until January 5th, 2015.

Audience Advisory: James’ parents are eaten by a rhinoceros (puppet) at the London Zoo at the beginning of this play. We recommend you discuss this with your children prior to attending the performance. Running Time: 90 minutes (plus a 15 minute intermission for public performances).

Update The winner is Angela!

50 Comments  —  Comments Are Closed

  1. LisaWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 3:00pm PST

    Would love to check it out

  2. hilaryWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 3:56pm PST

    My nephew would love this!

  3. MWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 4:01pm PST

    Would love to take my son, James, to see this! Thanks!

  4. VinceWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 4:18pm PST

    I know some young ones who would like this!

  5. LucWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 4:19pm PST

    Great show for kids and alike!

  6. ZuzanaWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 8:40pm PST

    Thank you for all the inspiration on how to enjoy the holiday season in our beautiful city!

  7. NancyWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 9:01pm PST

    My nephew finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I could only imagine how much he would enjoy seeing the production :).

  8. ZoeWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 10:30pm PST

    Would love to see this, thanks!

  9. VickiWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 11:50pm PST

    My neice would love this!

  10. Tara BoschWednesday, December 3rd, 2014 — 11:52pm PST

    Literally was my childhood obsession. Love to be entered:)

  11. ErinThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 7:25am PST

    My childs class is reading this novel now, it’d be amazing to see a production of all the quirky characters.

  12. LindaThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 7:39am PST

    I love that story. Would love to take one of my grandchildren.

  13. AngelaThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 7:45am PST

    Sounds like fun

  14. MikeThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 7:45am PST

    My daughter would love this.

  15. peachy keenThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 7:52am PST

    The first novel read to class by teacher …. unforgettable!

  16. MoniqueThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 8:35am PST

    one of my favorite books when I was a kid

  17. DBThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 10:03am PST

    This would make a fun outing!

  18. christopheThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 10:13am PST

    Me me me!

  19. Peter KThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 10:20am PST

    Ooo, this would be so great!

  20. KimThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 11:03am PST

    That would be great, my daughter is almost finished reading the book.

  21. EllaThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 11:52am PST

    Brings back memories! Time to introduce it to my kids!

  22. WallyThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 1:44pm PST

    Please pick me!

  23. Lisa MartinThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 2:21pm PST

    I would totally take my son

  24. Sally LinThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 7:15pm PST

    Would love to win these!

  25. Sunshine HThursday, December 4th, 2014 — 8:46pm PST

    I think my daughter would really enjoy the show.

  26. Jennifer P.Thursday, December 4th, 2014 — 11:50pm PST

    I loved this book as a child and would love to take my daughter to the show. She is just the right age where she is really interested in live productions, and I know she would love it!

  27. StefFriday, December 5th, 2014 — 11:31am PST

    Sounds great. Would love to win.

  28. SanazFriday, December 5th, 2014 — 3:42pm PST

    I’d like to see this show!

  29. jenniferFriday, December 5th, 2014 — 5:48pm PST

    one of my favorite books as a kid and my son loves the movie!

  30. CindyFriday, December 5th, 2014 — 8:00pm PST

    Sounds like fun 🙂

  31. TracySaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 7:27am PST

    What a fun outing for the kids!!

  32. AmySaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 9:31am PST

    I loved this story as a child!

  33. TiffanySaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 11:43am PST

    Fave childhood story!

  34. MegSaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 11:57am PST

    My daughter would love this! (me too)

  35. Gary ThandiSaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 1:23pm PST

    Love this story

  36. Alison CamplejohnSaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 2:35pm PST

    Sounds good!

  37. Debbie SSaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 2:39pm PST

    One of my favourite stories as a child. I would love to share the story with my daughter 🙂

  38. Teresa KSaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 2:44pm PST

    Love the story

  39. KimaSaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 4:48pm PST

    My favorite book as a child.I read it to my daughter and she loved it too.We would LOVE to see it together!

  40. EileenSaturday, December 6th, 2014 — 9:58pm PST

    Loved the book!

  41. SusanMonday, December 8th, 2014 — 2:44pm PST

    Would LOVE to win this!

  42. leanneMonday, December 8th, 2014 — 9:27pm PST

    I would love to take my kids to see this.

  43. leanneMonday, December 8th, 2014 — 9:27pm PST

    https://twitter.com/leanne_mac/status/542188784050130944

  44. MaryMonday, December 8th, 2014 — 9:52pm PST

    Enjoyed reading this as a child would love to see it as an adult!

  45. JackieMonday, December 8th, 2014 — 10:02pm PST

    Loved the book as a kid. Will definitely bring my nieces to the show!

  46. ShannonMonday, December 8th, 2014 — 10:55pm PST

    Please

  47. AngelaMonday, December 8th, 2014 — 11:05pm PST

    I LOVE Carousel Theatre! We’d love to go!!!

  48. ArieannaTuesday, December 9th, 2014 — 1:57pm PST

    Aiden would love to go!

  49. Tracey FlattesTuesday, December 9th, 2014 — 4:32pm PST

    My kids would love to see this!

  50. kayTuesday, December 9th, 2014 — 5:15pm PST

    My fav book

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