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Latest News

  • Dec 2, 3 and 4 at Christkindlmarket, free shows

    What's New

    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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  • Rumpelstiltskin at Hants Co. Ex and more

    On The Road

    We are taking the Purple Puppet Wagon to Windsor, Sept 17 and 18. Puppet making workshops will be in Richmond County, Oct 2. Nativity story at Alderney Landing Dec 2,3 and 4. Now is the time to book a show or workshop for your school!

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  • Aug14 New Waterford 1:45 pm, Plummer Ave

    On The Road

    Aug 15 Glace Bay 10 am. Across from Library   Rumpelstiltskin

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  • Checking out the Purple Puppet Wagon

    On The Road, What's New

    Today at Wyatt Heritage Properties, Art Festival in Summerside, curious children take a look inside the Wagon after the performance. We are doing 6 shows per day, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s a great festival! The show is 10 minutes, World on a String, and post show we give a demonstration, answer questions  and bring […]

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  • Summer touring in Maritimes

    On The Road, What's New

    We are pulling strings again this summer and fall. First, we travel with Molly and the Oak Island Treasure to perform in Yarmouth at the beautiful YARC playhouse. Next, we put some miles on our Purple Puppet Wagon with Rumpelstiltskin and puppet making workshops. See the full schedule on “Where to see us” Here are some […]

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  • School Touring and preview Summer lineup

    Uncategorized, What's New

    For the rest of the school year, we are offering live performances of Molly and the Oak Island Treasure, to schools in Nova Scotia. To enrich the experience schools can also book a day or more of hands-on workshops. Please contact us for more details, or contact PERFORM.ca  for assistance with funding. At this point, […]

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  • On the road again

    On The Road, What's New

    We are back with Molly and the Oak Island Treasure.  Caraquet and Shippagan NB, March 8 and 9, then  Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal and the Astor Theatre, Liverpool March 17 and 18th. We will be back for live performances and workshops in the schools starting March 21  and couldn’t be happier! Click on the Link, […]

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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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