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July 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us on Saturday, July 19th from 1pm to 4pm for a beautiful afternoon on Market Street!
We are over the moon to partner up with the St. Lawrence Market to present Joy in the Market – a twist on our Joy in the Park outdoor events series! We are presenting both theatre show CORPUS’ Camping Royale and outstanding vocalist Melat Mengesha with her band. It’s free – you just have to come and relax with us!
Are you ready for a day of fun? Bring your little ones so they can enjoy our craft section, stilt walker Hayley Landry, and facepainting with Linda Epp! So much to do, enjoy, and rejoice.
With Camping Royale by CORPUS, follow two queens from a different time who go on an absurd camping trip, far away from court. With only the help of a faithful servant, they will have to use their creativity to survive in the wild. Their castle is reduced to basic tents, royal dances have to be executed on grass, one needs to fish for lunch and cope with the unpredictable whims of Mother Nature… Two worlds collide in this humorous and charming fairy tale that combines dance with object theatre. A show that has toured the whole work and which is perfect fun for all ages.
In between two performances by CORPUS, enjoy Melat Mengesha’s music – she is an outstanding vocalist, born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Winning the first season of Balageru/Ethiopian Idol in 2015 was a major breakthrough in her music career. She has worked on NGO projects advocating for women farmers. Melat has toured in Ethiopia and Europe as a singer and produced music video clips. In 2017, she released audio music entitled “Sidet,” about women in exile. Now based in Toronto, she has been performing in many concerts, community events, and festivals. Join us and enjoy the sweet sound and vibes of East Africa!
ABOUT CAMPING ROYALE
Two queens from a different time go on an absurd camping trip, far away from court.
With only the help of a faithful servant, they will have to use their creativity to survive in the wild. Their castle is reduced to basic tents, royal dances have to be executed on grass, one needs to fish for lunch and cope with the unpredictable whims of mother nature…
Two worlds collide in this humorous and charming fairy- tale that combines dance with object theatre.
Camping Royale is an interactive adventure for all ages.
About CORPUS: Co-founded by Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon, CORPUS is known for its surreal, movement-based performances blending humour and theatrical imagery. Since 1997, CORPUS has created 15 works and performed over 3,500 times in 35 countries. Their whimsical shows appear in both conventional and unexpected spaces, reaching wide audiences worldwide—especially in Japan, where they’ve toured annually since 2008.
Their work spans stage, film, and TV, with accolades including Dora nominations and international film festival awards.
About Melat Mengasha: Melat Mengesha is an outstanding vocalist, born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Winning the first season of Balageru/Ethiopian Idol in 2015 has been a major breakthrough for her career in pursuing music. She has worked in NGO projects regarding advocacy for women farmers. As a result, Melat has toured in Ethiopia and Europe as a singer and produced music video clips. She has released audio music entitled “Sidet” regarding women in exile in 2017. Another single in collaboration with Ethiopian renowned Artists focusing on the rich cultural background of the “Gurage” heritage reached millions across country which impacted a lot of lives in the local and diaspora community. Additionally, she is engaged in diverse Ethiopian musical genres for community development and fundraising. Melat has taken part t in training, workshops and cultural exchange programs. Based in Toronto, she has been performing in many concerts, community events and festivals.
This event is co-presented by CORPUS, JAMII and St. Lawrence Market.