With an array of productions spanning various genres and venues, Theatre Nova Scotia’s summer program promises to captivate audiences and celebrate the vibrant theatre scene in Nova Scotia.
Credit: Shakespeare By The Sea/Jesse MacLean
Until September 2023, theatregoers in Nova Scotia can indulge in a range of shows, including newly created plays, classics, adaptations of literature, musicals, and performances tailored for young audiences.
The summer schedule features productions at nine professional theatres across Nova Scotia.
The Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney will kick off the season with “The Best of Broadway” from June 19 to 22.
Theatre Baddeck will present “Half-Cracked: The Legend of Sissy Mary” from July 6 to August 6, followed by “The Hydrofoil Mystery” from August 18 to September 24.
Shakespeare by the Sea in Halifax will captivate audiences with performances of “Pinocchio” from July 8 to September 2, “Romeo & Juliet” from July 19 to September 1, and “The Unrehearsed Dream” on September 3.
Other highlights include Neptune Theatre in Halifax with “Wannabe: The Return of the Spice Girls” (July 20-22), “The Argyle Street Kitchen Party” (August 1-27), and “The Play That Goes Wrong” (September 26-October 22).
Two Planks and a Passion in Ross Creek will stage “Wind in the Willows” and “Antigone by Fire” from June 28 to August 19. Mulgrave Road Theatre in Guysborough will showcase “New in Town” (July 15) and “Watch Over Me” (July 27-29), while Ship’s Company Theatre in Parrsboro presents “Crypthand” (July 8-16), “Downed Hearts” (August 15-27), and “Long-Distance Relationships for Mythical Times” (August 31-September 3).
Additionally, Chester Legion in Chester will feature “Every Brilliant Thing” until July 21, and Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre in Antigonish will present “The New Canadian Curling Club” (July 5-21), “The Adventures of the Little Girl and the Wind” (July 27-August 5), and “Murder For Two” (August 11-26).
2023 Summer Schedule:
Chris Walzak/Highland Arts Theatre
Theatre Baddeck – Baddeck
July 6 – August 6 Half-
August 18 – September 24 The Hydrofoil Mystery
Shakespeare by the Sea – Halifax
July 8 – September 2 Pinocchio
July 19 – September 1 Romeo & Juliet
September 3
Neptune Theatre – Halifax
July 20 – 22
August 1 – 27
September 26 – October 22 The Play That Goes Wrong
Two Planks and a Passion – Ross Creek
June 28 – August 19 Wind in the Willows
June 28 – August 19 Antigone by Fire
Mulgrave Road Theatre – Guysborough
July 15
July 27-29 Watch Over Me
Ship’s Company Theatre – Parrsboro
July 8 – 16
August 15 – 27 Do
August 31 – September 3 Long-Distance Relationships for Mythical Times
Chester Legion – Chester
Present – July 21 Every Brilliant Thing
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre – Antigonish
July 5 – 21
July 27 – August 5 The Adventures of the Little Girl and the Wind
August 11 – 26 Mu