Sashay Back Into Story Time When Season 2 of THE FABULOUS SHOW WITH FAY AND FLUFFY Returns Sept. 9 on Family Jr.
– Special guests this season include comedian and television personality Kalen Allen and musical group Alphabet Rockers –
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TORONTO (August 29, 2024) — Story time just got more fabulous, more inclusive, and more fun for the whole family! Dazzling drag duo Fay Slift (JP Kane) and Fluffy Soufflé (Kaleb Robertson) are back with new books, new friends, more music, and more laughs when Season 2 of the hit preschool story time variety show THE FABULOUS SHOW WITH FAY AND FLUFFY premieres Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on Family Jr.
L to R: Fay Slift (JP Kane) and Fluffy Soufflé (Kaleb Robertson) (Photo credit: Knorth Photography)
Commissioned by Wildbrain Television and produced by Lopii Productions, the cabaret-style show, filmed in front of a live, young studio audience, continues its mission to spread joy and kindness, be fabulous, and, of course, “read the house down.” Sporting their trademark big, colourful wigs and show-stopping fashion, Fay and Fluffy are joined once again by their beloved puppet friends Moogie, Fuzz, and Pepito, studio guest favourites such as Splash’N Boots and Sook Yin Lee, and welcome new special guests, such as comedian Kalen Allen and musical group Alphabet Rockers.
Winner of the 2023 Shaw Rocket Fund Kids’ Choice Award and Youth Media Alliance Award of Excellence for Best Preschool Series, Finalist of the 2023 Japan Prize, and five-time Canadian Screen Award nominee, THE FABULOUS SHOW WITH FAY AND FLUFFY has sashayed its way into the hearts of preschoolers and their families all across Canada, quickly becoming one of the most popular shows on WildBrain Television’s Family Jr.
Katie Wilson, VP, Channels and Global Acquisitions at WildBrain, said: “We’re thrilled to support independent Canadian producers like Lopii Productions and their groundbreaking work with The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy. As we continue to commission engaging Canadian content, we look to shows like this one – which embodies the important values of kindness and inclusivity – to share with kids and families across the country.”
Rennata and Georgina López, Executive Producers and founders of Lopii Productions, said: “This series is such a joy to produce, and we’re both delighted and honoured to do a second season. We hope to continue to inspire preschoolers by championing inclusivity while celebrating diversity, literacy and empathy.”
JP Kane (Fay) and Kaleb Robertson (Fluffy) are both experienced child educators and drag performers. By day, JP is an educator with the Toronto District School Board and Kaleb is currently an independent cultural producer and childcare provider. Based in Toronto, the pair have been hosting drag story times since 2016 at some of Toronto's biggest cultural institutions. Through their events, they aim to support families with LGBTQ2S+ parent(s) and gender variant children, while showcasing culturally diverse books and providing a supportive and inclusive environment focused on fun.
Lopii Productions’ Rennata and Georgina Lopez are executive producers. The series is distributed outside of Canada by Sinking Ship Entertainment and is produced with the financial participation of the Canada Media Fund and Shaw Rocket Fund.
Catch all of Season 1 of THE FABULOUS SHOW WITH FAY AND FLUFFY streaming now on YouTube.
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About WildBrain Television
WildBrain Television is comprised of four premium kids’ and family networks, including Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV and Télémagino. Delivering best-in-class programming to Canadian families, WildBrain Television is home to world-renowned series and specials, including Holly Hobbie, Ruby and the Well, Brave Bunnies, Caillou, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City, Slugterra, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir and Summer Memories.
About Lopii Productions
Identical twin sisters and award-winning TV Producers Georgina and Rennata López founded Toronto based Lopii Productions Inc. in July 2018 with a vision to create high-quality, inclusive and diverse children’s programs where every child can see themselves on TV. Lopii Productions has created live action series in English and French for TVOkids) , TFO, Family Jr, CBC Kids, Knowledge Kids and Sesame Street. For more information visit our website, Facebook, Linked In and Instagram.
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