Based on the name/spelling and style of animation (reminiscent of TinTin), I assumed it was French and then subsequently translated to English. Some poking around on their website revealed it was in fact of French-Canadian origin. More poking around revealed that they have a live Caillou stage show that travels across Canada and one of the tour stops was Vancouver. Figuring Jonathan would really enjoy it, we got tickets and went up. The show was just this last weekend.
The show as about what I expected. It was an hour (with a 15 minute intermission - most likely for the benefit of the audience/kids rather than the performers) and featured actors dressed in costumes made to look exactly like the characters with backdrops made to look exactly like the cartoon. The plot basically revolved around Caillou (a 4 year old) who entered a poem in a contest and won. The prize was to meet his hockey hero at the Winter-fest. The show encouraged the children to get up and get into the aisles and dance and participate.
Jonathan had a great time and, of course, joined in the fun, dancing and jumping around in the aisle. We had the fortune to have aisle seats (well, the row behind us was empty so we relocated to the aisle seats behind us). Every time Caillou disappeared off stage, Jonathan would always ask me, "Where's Caillou?".
At the end of the show, apparently there were some children that were literally and utterly inconsolable as the show was over and they couldn't see more of their friend Caillou.
(L to R: Rosie, Caillou, Mommy, and Leo)
Jonathan wearing his new t-shirt at the show. - bob
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