RARE TALENTS. WONDROUS TALES. MAGICAL MOMENTS.
ABOUT GReeN FooLS
Located in Calgary, Alberta, Green Fools Theatre is a charity that creates, builds, performs, educates, inspires & advocates through the rare and wondrous worlds of circus arts, theatre, and puppetry. We entertain and engage audiences through imaginative performances that bring people together and spark wonder. Beyond the stage, our artistry extends into the creation of puppetry and into education and outreach programs that use the power of circus to break barriers, build skills, and foster belonging. Through our social programs, we share the transformative power of circus and theatre with people of all ages. Social Circus provides a lifeline for marginalized youth — a safe space to belong, grow, and discover confidence — while artist mentorship and community initiatives empower creators and strengthen connection. At Green Fools, circus arts go beyond spectacle — they ignite creativity, cultivate courage, and celebrate the freedom of expression.
LARGER-THAN-LIFE
PUPPET EXPERIENCES & CUSTOM CREATIONS
Green Fools Circus Arts designs and performs custom puppet experiences for zoos, aquariums, theatres, corporate events, and community festivals.
From educational puppets to roaming spectacle characters, our larger-than-life puppets spark imagination, storytelling, and connection wherever they appear.​
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
DEAN BAREHAM
Artistic Director • International Performer • Master Puppeteer • Co-founder of Green Fools Theatre • Proud Métis Artist
Dean Bareham, founder of Green Fools Theatre, is a proud Métis artist, internationally recognized performer, and master puppeteer.
For over 35 years, he has shared his unique blend of puppetry, circus, and theatre with audiences across six continents — from Cirque du Soleil and Fraggle Rock to orchestras, festivals, and community stages around the world.
Dean’s vision and artistry continue to shape Green Fools, inspiring wonder and empowering the next generation of performers.
Photo: Fraggle Rock – Back to the Rock – Apple TV – Jim Henson Company
SOCIAL CIRCUS:
A LIFELINE FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
Every child deserves a safe space to dream, grow, and belong. Through our Social Circus programs, Green Fools gives Calgary’s at-risk youth free access to circus arts education that transforms lives.
Circus arts give young people the chance to be seen, to create, and to find the courage to step boldly into who they are.
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WHY SOCIAL CIRCUS MATTERS
This is more than circus – it’s a lifeline for at-risk youth. Through free circus arts education, Green Fools gives young people a safe, welcoming space to grow, building confidence, resilience, and friendships while learning skills that last a lifetime.
Thanks to community support, over 11,000 children and teens have already discovered creativity, belonging, and hope through these programs.
Green Fools Theatre Society is a registered charity funded in part by:
(Charitable No.890951197 RR0001)
