Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia is an internationally acclaimed story telling company based in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Since its founding in 1972, the company has remained committed to making the arts accessible to young audiences. Through innovative live theatre, digital programming, and educational initiatives, Mermaid Theatre introduces family audiences around the world to the excitement of puppetry, storytelling, music, and visual arts.
Originally established by three artists who sought to bring professional theatre to children in rural Atlantic Canadian communities, Mermaid Theatre has grown into one of Canada’s most respected touring theatre companies. Its productions are celebrated for their imaginative use of puppetry, original music, and adaptations of beloved children’s literature. Over the past fifty years, the company has toured extensively across Canada and internationally, performing to over 7 million audience members, while serving as cultural ambassadors for Nova Scotia and Canada.
Beyond its touring productions, Mermaid Theatre plays a significant role in community enrichment and arts education. Through programs such as the Institute of Puppetry Arts, artist residencies, outreach initiatives, and the Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre (MIPAC), the organization encourages creativity, literacy, and lifelong engagement with the arts.
Today, Mermaid Theatre continues to evolve by embracing digital technology and multimedia storytelling. Operating from its expansive creative complex in Windsor, the company produces original film, television, animation, and online content through Mermaid Studios while continuing to stage more than 400 live performances annually for audiences worldwide. Recognized with numerous awards for artistic excellence, tourism, and cultural leadership, Mermaid Theatre remains a pioneering force in Canadian theatre, dedicated to nurturing imagination, promoting literacy, and enriching communities through the performing arts.