GUELPH – Guelph Pride, the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC), and the Children’s Reading Room are partnering to present “Fay & Fluffy, a Drag Storytime and Singalong.”
The event takes place on June 15 at 10:30am at 75 Cardigan St (the GYMC).
“With some big wigs and wild and colourful outfits, Fay & Fluffy bring lots of sparkle to every show, getting kids excited to read, learn, and laugh,” organizers say.
Drag stars Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé have been doing drag story times since June 2016. Their special events focus on books and songs, and include lots of laughs to show that “Reading is FUN-damental!”
They especially want to support families with LGBTQ2S parent(s) and gender variant children.
The performance includes culturally diverse books and provides a supportive and inclusive environment focused on fun for everyone, officials state.
In 2022 their television show The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy began airing on Family Jr, and its now also airing on Family.
The show invites young audiences to watch their story time cabaret for kids and families; inspiring a love of reading and encouraging messages of choosing kindness and empathy through community, story, song, and silliness.
They have now finished filming a second season, to be aired in the fall.
JP Kane (Fay) and Kaleb Robertson (Fluffy) are drag performers and experienced child educators.
By day, Kane is an educator with the Toronto District School Board.
Robertson is currently an independent cultural producer (DJ, performer and event host), as well as a childcare provider working as a “manny” for years at his home day care, Trail Mix Playgroup (“cuz we’re a little nutty, but we’re good for you.”)
With a commitment to inclusivity, the GYMC aims to foster a welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds can immerse themselves in the arts.
The GYMC strives to offer diverse programming and provide Guelph families with affordable or complimentary performance events that provide young audience members the opportunity to learn and grow through the arts.
Admission is free of charge, however tickets should be reserved in advance as there is limited capacity.
This event is made possible by the support of the Ontario Arts Council.
To reserve seats visit gymc.simpletix.ca.
This event is part of Guelph Pride’s annual Spring Pride festival, which begins with a flag raising ceremony on June 6 at 1pm at the Guelph General Hospital.
The festival includes 19 events between June 6 and 16: dance parties; bike rides; workshops; a puppy parade; and Pride in the Park at Exhibition Park from 10am to 4pm on June 15.
For details about Guelph Spring Pride events visit guelphpride.com/spring-pride.html, or follow Guelph Pride on Facebook or Instagram.
For information about the GYMC visit gymc.ca or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
