Unbelievably Believable
A holiday family show filled with magic, humor, special effects, and unforgettable characters, celebrating dreams, friendships, and the spirit of Toronto.
crafted with such genuine affection, it won me over.
- Istvan Dugalin, Istvan Reviews
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“Un petit cadeau il offrent à Toronto” - “They are offering Toronto a gift”
“A very Torontonian Christmas tale”

- Radio-Canada
The seasonal holidays always come with exciting new entertainment, especially for youngsters.
'Unbelievably Believable,’ a world premiere by Catherine Maleikova, is no exception. This short
but mighty production fires up the imaginations of six-year-olds and six-year-olds at heart.

- Our Theatre Voice
Twisted Dog Theatre is truely is phenominal, above-and-beyond, TYA here in Toronto

- Cup of Hemlock

What could happen on a December evening just before the holidays? Something magical, of course — especially when you have a dreamy little mouse as a co-worker, wearing a broken coffee mug as her armor. She won’t stop bringing her dreams to life: dragons, talking oceans, magical winter horses — will the magic ever end? We hope not! Come and witness just how far your dreams can take you.
We’ve created a holiday family show for all ages, filled with humorous characters, special effects, multimedia projections, songs, puppetry, drama, and unexpected story twists. This unique tale unfolds at a bustling crossroads in Toronto. Unbelievably Believable is a tribute to the city you call home, your roots, your true self, your dreams, and your friendships. It’s a show that will be remembered long after the holidays.
Meet Our Team
Our theatre team pours their hearts and skills into creating a joyful, imaginative children’s show.
  • Katie Crompton
    Performer
  • Sophie St. Jean
    Performer
  • Gregory Katsenelson
    Performer
  • Catherine Maleikova
    Director, Playwright
  • Denis Gonobolin
    Puppet Designer
  • Sally Jaeger
    Editor
  • Natalie Bakulev
    Set Designer, Puppet Designer
  • Laird McMurray
    Set Designer
  • Kanishka Shaban
    Stage Manager
  • Andy Lubenec
    Composer
  • David Jaeger
    Music Advisor
  • Jillian Robinson
    Song Advisor
  • Serge Man
    Projection Designer
  • Katie Ladatko
    Illustrator
  • Valerie Kupreeva
    Illustrator
  • Ivan Maleikov
    Lighting Designer
Unbelievably Believable was produced with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council (an agency of the Government of Ontario), and the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council.
All content courtesy of Twisted Dog Theatre, photos by Denis Gonobolin, poster by Katie Ladatko.
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