“Regardless of whether you've shared these gentle stories with your own children or grandchildren, you may find yourself needing Kleenex. Seeing the bunny characters hop around, tenderly embrace or snuggle into bed as "live" creatures is moving in a way that goes to the heart of theatre's mythic power.”
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.
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).