Our unique adaptations of children's literature have introduced youngsters everywhere to the magic of live theatre. Since Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia was founded in 1972, our gifted artists and whimsical puppets have performed for over four million spectators on four continents!

 

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Now on Tour:

A Brown Bear, a Moon, and a Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle
treasured stories info
Features the stories The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?; and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.

Presenters: Click here for media

2011-2012 U.S./Canada Public Shows

 

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites
Very Hungry Caterpillar
Features the stories Little Cloud, The Mixed-up Chameleon, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Presenters: click here for media

Spring 2012 - Quebec, Vancouver & Seattle shows: Click here for schedules


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2012 Newsletter

Read our latest Newsletter. Find out more about the warm response to our new show, A Brown Bear, a Moon, and a Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle.

 

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Planning to visit Mermaid? Click here!

In addition to tours and workshops in our Windsor facility, we can also come to you.

 


Coming up at MIPAC:
Click on image or show title for more information


Free Film Screening
Prom Night in Mississippi

Followed by discussion with Director Paul Saltzman

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
7:00pm


Bruce CockburnBruce Cockburn
Friday, Feb. 24, 2012
8:00 pm
Tickets: $40 / $35

Only single tickets remain for this reserved-seating show. Tickets are only available at Mermaid Theatre. Call 798-5841.

 

Leisa WayLeisa Way stars in
Rhinestone Cowgirl:
A Tribute to Dolly Parton

Featuring The Wayward Wind

Thursday, Mar. 22, 2012
7:00pm

Tickets: $35 / $33

Reserved Seating. Tix @ Moe's Music, 798-5565.

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MIPAC News

Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre (MIPAC) is the Windsor landmark known for decades as the Imperial Theatre. Once a movie-house and stage venue for famous touring acts like Portia White and Hank Snow, Mermaid has renovated the space and carries on the tradition of bringing quality entertainment to the area. Our 2011-12 Entertainment Series highlights include Lorne Elliott, Bruce Cockburn, Old Man Luedecke, Charlie A'Court, two of Mermaid's flagship productions and several more family shows suitable for all ages2011-12 brochure

See what's on stage for the 2011-2012 MIPAC season. Click here or click the image to the right for the full lineup!

TEACHERS: New this year-- We will offer exclusive school-matinee shows for our new production, A Brown Bear, a Moon, and a Caterpillar: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle, on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 9:30 and 11:30am. Click here for more information.

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