SUPPLIED The cast of The Glitter Bird presents a retelling of a classic Filipino folk tale. So yes, The Glitter Bird — this year’s entry into local company UNI Together’s Pamasko Tales holiday musical series — will feature its fair share of loving parody. “The endurance of the Ibong Adarna in Filipino education and common imagination speaks to its adaptability, as well,” says Venzon. “It’s about a young boy and his mom who move into a new trailer,” director Alissa Watson says of the latter. Travel across provincial lines factored heavily into Munsch’s inspiration for several of his classic books.

Source: CBC News December 20, 2025 20:03 UTC