The 11th Annual Night of Dread

Join us for the eleventh annual Night of Dread, Clay & Paper Theatre’s invitation to the community to parade our private and collective fears through the darkened streets of Toronto. The hour-long procession returns to Dufferin Grove Park for an evening of ceremonial festivities that compel us to call on, mock and banish the fears that unite and divide us in these times. Night of Dread is an unforgettable evening of pageantry, music and masquerade incorporating towering puppets, stilt dancers, fire-spinners and fearful masks in a daring exploration of dread.

This much-beloved community celebration incorporates international folk and theatrical traditions, drawing inspiration from festivals of death and remembrance around the world. Come dance in the streets with our city’s finest musicians, puppeteers, dancers and stilt walkers; together we’ll laugh at our fears, waltz with death, eat the bread of the dead, and remember those who have gone from our midst.

Clay & Paper has many costumes and puppets available for the public to wear in the parade; come early to the Dufferin Clubhouse to avoid disappointment!

4 PM: Parade begins assembling at Dufferin Grove Park (Dufferin south of Bloor)

6 PM: Parade departs

Dress Code: Black & White

Pay-What-You-Can: suggested donation $10

Info: (416) 708-3332 www.clayandpapertheatre.org

Night of Dread is preceded by three weeks of open community workshops at Dufferin Grove Park, welcoming anyone who is interested in helping us build imagery.

Meet new people, make some cool stuff!

We need lots of volunteers to make this event happen, so drop by to find out how you can help.

LOCATION: Dufferin Grove Rink House

875 Dufferin (across from the Dufferin Mall, South of Bloor)

TIME: 12 noon to 8 PM

September 17: Community Planning Meeting at 6:30 PM

Saturday, October 2nd

Tuesday, October 5th

Saturday, October 9th

Tuesday, October 12th

Saturday, October 16th

Tuesday, October 19th

Saturday, October 23rd

Tuesday October 26th

Fri. Oct. 29 ** 10 AM to 10 PM **

SATURDAY OCTOBER 30th - NIGHT of DREAD!