Backgrounder - Mermaid Theatre Reanimates Cherished Performing Arts Centre

The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Since launched in 1972, the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia has been dedicated to introducing family audiences to the excitement of innovative theatre and the performing arts—and to showcasing Atlantic Canadian talent at home and abroad. The Mermaid Theatre is known for its adaptations of children’s literature featuring imaginative puppetry, scenic effects and original music pieces. Mermaid’s touring performances have been presented to more than five and a half million audience attendees in 19 countries on four continents.

Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program 

The CIP150 is providing up to $300 million nationally over two years to support projects to rehabilitate, renovate and expand community and recreational infrastructure as part of the Government of Canada’s activities to honour Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The program is expected to boost economic activity through infrastructure investments, build community-based partnerships, while supporting the Government’s priorities to promote a clean-growth economy and ensure a better future for Indigenous peoples.