Mermaid Theatre ranks among North America’s most respected theatres for the young and plays an important ambassadorial role for Nova Scotia and for Canada. The company has performed for more than 4.5 million spectators on four continents and offers productions in seven languages.
Ocean Blue is a breathtaking theatrical journey through the wonders of our planet’s oceans. When Charlie, a young crab longing for a different life, is suddenly swept into danger, he tumbles into the mysterious depths of “The Gully,” a deep-sea trench in the Atlantic Ocean. His unexpected plunge launches an unforgettable adventure across the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific Oceans, where he travels alongside migrating whales and sea turtles and encounters extraordinary marine life. As Charlie learns to survive, adapt, and outsmart danger beneath the waves, he discovers that courage, kindness, and friendship can change the course of even the smallest creature’s life. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings this epic underwater world to life through spectacular puppetry, immersive design, dynamic digital projection, and captivating original music. Designed for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups, this one-hour experience celebrates marine ecosystems while sparking curiosity, imagination, and awe.
Date: Monday, March 8, 2027 - 10:30 am & 1 pm
Grades: JK-3
Curriculum Connections: Science: Ocean habitats, marine animals, and the diversity of life in Earth’s oceans. Environmental Education: Understanding ecosystems and caring for our oceans. The Arts (Drama & Visual Arts): Storytelling through puppetry, movement, design, and projection. Language Arts: Narrative storytelling, character journeys, responding to stories through discussion. Social-Emotional Learning: Courage, kindness, friendship, and adapting to new challenges.
“Absolutely fantastic storytelling. Loved the heartfelt story and the skilled puppet design and manipulation.”
-Patron following a Mermaid Theatre production
Upcoming Performances
- Monday, March 8, 202710:30AM
- Monday, March 8, 20271:00PM