An artistic adventure filled with music, poetry and fun!

Planning for the 25th annual Philadelphia International Children's Festival is underway!

Since its founding in 1985, the Festival has presented over 8,000 performances by a broad and distinguished array of international children’s theatres, puppet troups, circuses, magicians, clowns, acrobats, mimes, dance companies, singers, instrumentalists, and storytellers to more than 400,000 children and their families.

As we create the exciting 2009 program with performances created just for children, here is a look at the 2008 3-day Festival which featured four highly talented ensembles, presenting work across the cultural landscape.

FEATURING:

	Mayhem Poets Witty and wise, playful and educational, this trio of poets unleashes the creative power of language through hip-hop, poetry and theatre!
	Andes Manta Performing on 35 traditional instruments, these four Ecuadorian borthers reveal the power and vibrancy within the music of their Andean heritage! Photo by Annie Tiberio Cameron
	Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could Addressing the complex issues of children in song and story, this little rock-n-roll bank performs music that is moving, entertaining and educational!
	Mamadou Diabate Ensemble Through soulful rhythms and adventuresome stories, this Mali-born artist and his quartet showcase over seven centuries of West African culture!

For more information and to purchase tickets:

New Simpler Ticket Prices!
Groups (10 or more): $7.00 call 215-898-6789
Individuals: $10.00 call 215-898-3900

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
University of Pennsylvania
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Presenting Sponsor:

• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
• Virginia C. Mulconroy Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation
• Philadelphia Cultural Fund
• Walter J. Miller Trust