Kenton & Lise
Curious K Explores the Paleozoic
Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure that hits close to home! "Curious K" introduces Emma and Olivia, two teenage best friends navigating the awkwardness of growing up and the challenge of different learning styles. When a field trip to the Royal Ontario Museum leads them to a forgotten theatre and a singing robot named Curious K, their lives—and their friendship—are forever changed. This heartwarming and hilarious show explores what happens when a broken robot gains sentience and uses Paleozoic metaphors and internet wisdom to help two friends mend their bond. Don't miss this truly unique story about friendship, discovery, and a robot who sings about ancient eras!
The Barrie Theatre Festival
We’re heading to Barrie! Our award-winning musical adventure Curious K Explores the Paleozoic is running for eight performances at the stunning Five Points Theatre as part of the 2024 Barrie Theatre Festival. Join Curious K, Emma, and Olivia as they dive into the weird and wonderful world of prehistoric creatures, tectonic plates, and trilobite tunes in this educational, high-energy show for the whole family.
📍 Five Points Theatre – Barrie, ON
🎟️ Tickets: Click here to book
Perfect for kids, families, school groups, and curious minds of all ages!
About Us
Kenton & Lise are a musical comedy duo based in Toronto, ON. Their focus is to make science and natural history more accessible through song. They are a real life husband and wife creative team.
Kenton & Lise debuted their song "Permian Period" on Canada's Got Talent, and the response prompted them to create an act for schools, called Kenton & Lise Explore the Paleozoic, the development of which is made possible through a Theatre Creation Grant from the Ontario Arts Council.
Kenton & Lise Explore the Paleozoic
A Science-Based Musical Comedy
Discover the time before the dinosaurs through catchy songs and wild dances with Kenton & Lise!
Kenton & Lise Explore the Paleozoic is a musical comedy adventure for kids through 250 million years of the Paleozoic Era. Through primordial, toe-tapping tunes, audiences will be transported to the very beginning of complex life on earth, through all 6 geologic periods of the Paleozoic Era, and will be introduced to some of the crazy creatures from each period!
Kenton & Lise Explore the Paleozoic features the music from the 2023 award-winning Toronto Fringe Festival hit musical Curious K Explores the Paleozoic - written by Kenton Blythe with vocal arrangements and choreography by Lise Cormier.
Experience
Together, Kenton & Lise have over 40 years of experience in the entertainment industry. They are both performers in Toronto that have graced stages and screens across Canada and the United States.
Testimonials
Trish Stratus
“You guys were weird, wonderful, wacky and it was so much fun … the audience loved it and Canada is really going to love you guys.”
Lilly Singh
"THAT WAS SOOO WEIRD! I know a lot of people that would actually love this.”
Kardinal Offishall
“From me, you definitely get a YES, SIR!”
Danforth/Coxwell Library
Librarian Shannon O'Reilly
“Kenton & Lise's show was fun, informative, and engaging. Their unique approach to educating audiences about the Paleozoic was well received, and children and parents alike had an absolute blast! It was a perfect fit for the Danforth/Coxwell library and our patrons.”
Howie Mandel
“I can’t wait to hear what the next class is gonna be about.”
To Book
For bookings and inquiries, email us at kenton.and.lise@gmail.com
Call Lise at
647-465-6499
Call Kenton at
416-660-1315