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Latest News

  • Marionettes and the Caledonian Orchestra

    What's New

    Marionettes and Music- Mahone Bay, May 25. Parrsboro June 1

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  • Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all

    What's New

    Televised showings of the 5 minute video A Dragon’s Oath, featuring puppetry by Maritime Marionettes. Holiday Magic, a VanWart Production, has become a favorite family holiday show. Watch for our full 90 minute Anniversary special on the following dates, “A Dragon’s Oath” begins approximately 1 hour in from the start: Eastlink Community TV Saturday, December 21st […]

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  • Marionettes and the Caledonia Orchestra

    In the Press, Videos

    We are so excited to share this CBC story on the Caledonia Orchestra of Nova Scotia. Check it out for yourselves! They did an great job of capturing the spirit of this dynamic group of musicians.

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  • Summer happenings

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    Check our summer schedule, we have many places to visit with our marionettes! June 1, 10 am The Hub Shopping Centre, Truro- Jack and the Beanstalk June 1,  7pm Woodlawn United Church –John Angus the fiddler marionette  special appearance with Caledonia Scottish Fiddle Orchestra of Nova Scotia June 6, 6:30 pm to 8 pm  The Grace Arts Centre, Tatamagouche –Puppet […]

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  • Summer performances

    On The Road

    This summer, we are performing The Bremen Town Musicians. Summerside Arts Festival July 17,18,  Glace Bay, July 23. August dates to come.

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  • Performing with Caledonia Scottish Orchestra of Nova Scotia

    On The Road

    Two concerts! Our marionette, wee John Angus is in the show, with the Caledonia Scottish Orchestra of Nova Scotia. Enjoy an evening of toe-tapping Scottish music, laughter and fun for the whole family! ———————- Al Whittle Theatre Wolfville, NS Friday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. Admission: $20 ——————— King’s Theatre Annapolis Royal, NS Saturday, June […]

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  • In the News

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    Saltwire article about our marionette company!

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  • Ready, set, go to the schools!

    What's New

    Did you know the PERFORM program provides assistance in Nova Scotia, that helps bring our shows and workshops to public schools, home schoolers and private schools? This year we are touring Jack and the Beanstalk and Molly and the Oak Island Treasure and our workshops. Dates are available upon request. Contact us for more information.

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Performances

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World On a String

World on a String is inspired by the four corners of the world.

Rumpelstiltskin

The ageless folktale of Rumpelstiltskin spinning straw into gold.

Molly and the Oak Island Treasure

Molly and her friends set out on a search for buried treasure.

Petrouchka

Features 23 marionette characters, telling the story of the downtrodden puppet Petrouchka.

The Lonely Leprechaun

When a young girl, Sally, writes by candle light, her muse magically appears.

The Bremen Town Musicians

The Bremen Town Musicians

A folktale of an aging donkey who follows his dream to become a musician.

The Nativity Story

The beloved Nativity comes to life in a small marionette theatre.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack's incredible journey from his humble cottage, up a giant beanstalk, to a castle...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks discovers the unusual wilderness home of the three bears deep in the forest....

Red Riding Hood

A 'happy ending' version, set to music and narration.

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Maritime Marionettes

111 Young Street Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 3X2 Canada

Phone: (902) 893-7626
E-mail: taylor@maritime-marionettes.com

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