Croakinole & Croakette!

Croakinole & Croakette—Kids Venue: MTYP – Mainstage

Alright monkeys, are you ready for the premiere mammal performance of Croakinole and Croakette’s cross-pond, North American waterways tour? This high energy frog-rock concert is a cross-genre mix of contemporary musical styles from fist-pumping punk-frog anthems to speakeasy cabaret, complete with smooth jazz-kazoo solos. Our amphibious hosts expertly lead their original dance-along numbers and call-back choruses from the aisles and the stage, where they don thematic costume pieces including frog-a-billy hairdos and hippity-hop attire.

While primarily a well-coordinated kiddie rock concert, the performance also weaves in children’s variety show components reminiscent of ’90s CBC à la Fred Penner’s Place or Mr. Dressup. A stand-out scene features a sketch-comedy-style tadpole birthing memory, which is more charming and family-friendly than words can explain.

Very truly an all-ages experience, you don’t have to speak frog to have a great time. Kids will laugh-out-loud, sing-along, and frog-out from beginning to end.

Ashley Frantik