Winnipeg Free Press

 

"Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia puts on a fantastic performance. The Runaway Bunny was done with various sized rabbit puppets in a variety of costumes. I was incredibly impressed by the jumping action created by the puppeteers. The story was told at a slow pace so the kids could absorb what was happening on the stage. I also applaud the performers for starting the show with their faces shown. As the performance progressed the puppeteers “disappeared” into black shadows.”

-FamilyFunVancouver.com

 

 

Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both tales feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security. Mermaid’s staged adaptation will bring a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.

 

 

 

Narrator: Dashan (Mark Rowswell)
Dashan (Big Mountain) is the Chinese stage name adopted by Canadian Mark Henry Rowswell, who works as a freelance performer in the People's Republic of China. Relatively unknown in the West, Dashan is the most famous Western personality in China's media industry, where he occupies a unique position as a foreign national who has become a bona fide domestic celebrity. Dashan is best known for his mastery of Mandarin, and most of his performing and media work is done in Chinese.

 

About Mermaid Theatre
Mermaid Theatre has been in continuous operation since it was founded in 1972 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. We moved to the neighboring town of Windsor in 1987, and helped to revitalize the historic town’s downtown business core. Our extensive headquarters encompass production studios, administrative offices, rehearsal quarters, a versatile studio, and an elegant 400-seat performance facility known as The Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre (MIPAC).

 

by Margaret Wise Brown

Director / Production Designer: Jim Morrow
Associate Designers: Deborah MacLean & Struan Robertson