DiSCoVeR| Old Man and the River| Theatre for children ages 3 +| Kitchener

A heartwarming and hilarious tale for children and their grownups!

In a storybook world where a river sings, trees laugh, and curious dragonflies come to visit lives a grumpy little old man. Every day is the same and he likes it this way – until one day, a magical creature leaps into his world and everything changes!

Performed without words using artful tabletop puppetry and evocative music, Old Man and the River has been nominated for multiple Dora Awards and has toured extensively across Canada.

While the performance of Old Man and the River is without words, the overall presentation is enriched by a highly engaging and interactive pre-show and post-show programme that educates and inspires young audience members.

Playing for one performance only.

March 14, 2026 (2:00pm) at Kitchener Public Library Theatre

Doors to the gallery will open at 1:20 pm

Cosmic Fishing Theatre is thrilled to bring back DiSCoVeR, our beloved theatre and performance series for children (ages 0-8) in Waterloo Region.

Let's Build Our Community of Imagination!

$15 Child Admission

$15 Adult Admission

$50 Family Pass (for 4 people)

$60 Family Pass (for 5 people)

Consider supporting us in offering discounted tickets to lower income families with

$5-$10-$20-$30 Pay-It-Forward Donations

There is no fee for Indigenous peoples to attend. We can reserve your seats ahead of the performance, or feel free to show up at the venue.

Limited cash ticket sales will be available at the door, if the event is not sold out. If you are facing any barriers to accessing any of the DiSCoVeR series events, please contact us to arrange your ticket separately. You can reach us at [email protected]

The 2026 presentation series has a special collaboration with Neruda Arts.

This series has been supported by Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, City of Kitchener and City of Waterloo.

We are grateful to our long-term arts collaborators, our amazing community partners, and our professional network of festivals for young and very young audiences.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Canada

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