Marionettes and the Caledonia Orchestra
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.
Summer happenings
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
Summer performances
This summer, we are performing The Bremen Town Musicians. Summerside Arts Festival July 17,18, Glace Bay, July 23. August dates to come.
Performing with Caledonia Scottish Orchestra of Nova Scotia
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
Ready, set, go to the schools!
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.
Rumpelstiltskin at Hants Co. Ex and more
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!
Aug14 New Waterford 1:45 pm, Plummer Ave
Aug 15 Glace Bay 10 am. Across from Library Rumpelstiltskin
Checking out the Purple Puppet Wagon
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
Summer touring in Maritimes
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
School Touring and preview Summer lineup
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,
On the road again
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,
Nativity Story – Christkindlmarket
Dec 3, 4 and 5- Alderney Landing- Shows on the half hour We are happy to say the tradition continues for young and old at the amazing Christkindlmarket. The shows are free, proof of vaccination needed for over 12 yrs, to enter the outdoor event. 2 Ochterloney St., Darmouth NS complete schedule
Vitrine sur le Monde VOD (French)
Hooray! Schools and homeschoolers, we have virtual recorded performances of World On a String in both English and French for you on VIMEO On Demand.
World on a String VOD (English)
Hooray! Schools and homeschoolers, we have virtual recorded performances of World On a String in both English and French for you on VIMEO On Demand.
World On a String VOD for Schools
Hooray! Schools and homeschoolers, we have virtual recorded performances of World On a String in both English and French for you on VIMEO On Demand and bookings are also available for live online Q and A sessions.
For the Beauty of the Earth
Here is our first online production since COVID-19 came marching into the world. We needed something gentle and thought you might too. Shadow Puppetry, accompanies the beloved hymn.
Introduction to Puppetry Workshop
For your enjoyment! A short video of our Introduction to Puppetry workshops, for the schools.
New! Outdoor stage, colourful gypsy caravan
This May our outdoor stage will be getting the final touches, and we can't wait.
The process of remaking Red Riding Hood
From July to September 2018, was a busy and creative time in our Young St. puppet studio. We now have a 2018 remount of our production Red Riding Hood, originally produced in 1988, 30 years ago.
Reunion of Rag Bag Puppeteers
This past weekend was the 40th year reunion of Heather's High School class. We had an awesome time, and a mini reunion of 3 of the 4 members of my first puppet troupe.
Rumpelstiltskin Sept 23, Truro
Rumpelstiltskin at Embrace festival, Truro NS. Civic square 1pm September 23. Maritime Marionettes breathes life into an ageless folktale as magically as Rumpelstiltskin spins straw into gold. This exciting performance features puppeteers Heather and Darryll Taylor with their exquisitely made and skilfully manipulated wooden marionettes- appealing to all ages! We are now booking our school