Animalingo

Animalingo is an incredibly inclusive and engaging digital language and cultural programming series that offers a wide range of benefits. This exceptional program comprises of a 30-episode collection, each packed with nearly 500 Mi'kmaq, Acadian-French, and Gaelic words and phrases. It provides a fantastic opportunity for people to connect with these fascinating languages and deepen their understanding of various cultures. With its approachable and accessible nature, Animalingo promises a fun-filled journey of linguistic exploration that will leave viewers enriched and entertained.

Other Programs

  • Story Box Theatre

    Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's inventive digital micro theatre retells classic stories re-imagined and modernized for today. Stories include Billy Goats Gruff, Rumpel, and The Sky Is Falling. A new addition to the Story Box Theatre collection is, “I am Perfectly Me” by African-Nova Scotian Keonté Beals. This powerful story is about how you are perfect just the way you are.

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  • Puppets In Paper

    Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's innovative performance-based emotional learning series Puppets in Paper takes you and "Pip," a paper bag puppet, through colorful worlds and emotional experiences. Half of the videos show the puppet Pip as they explore their emotions, and the other half invites children to play along with their very own Pip.

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  • The Mermaid Workshop

    The Mermaid Workshop is an engaging and interactive series designed specifically for children, providing them with hands-on experience in creating their very own puppets. With the help of clear and concise instructions, children will learn to craft unique and imaginative puppets using readily available materials. The workshop emphasizes the importance of creativity and resourcefulness, guiding children through each stage of the puppet-making process with ease and excitement. This activity-driven program fosters a sense of accomplishment and empowerment as children discover the joy of bringing their creations to life.

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  • The Misadventures of DOBO

    The Misadventures of DoBo is a micro digital series that follows a hapless optimist who endures life’s misfortunes with grace and dignity.

    The episodic trials and tribulations of DoBo reminds us that life can be wonderful even in the midst of frustrations. Each scene is a moment in time. Short on purpose with several additional episodes underway. All scenic elements made from rough-cut corrugated, partially painted in muted colours. DoBo is brought to life by three puppeteers at one time with choreography that appears effortless.

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Educational & Engaging Content

MermaidTV aims to create engaging live and digital content that entertains, informs, and inspires. Additionally, we strive to promote literacy, and foster creative confidence in children and youth through innovative storytelling.

Cultural Learning

Mermaid Theatre worked collaboratively with Mi’kmaq, Gaelic, and Acadian communities. The end result? A captivating and delightful streaming series that combines education and pure entertainment to attract audiences.

Social & Emotional Learning

The company’s choice of material is based on the belief that young people can benefit substantially both in their emotional and social development from early exposure to literature, the performing arts, visual arts, and the power of imagination.

What People Are Saying

  • “LOVE this for my class! Keep doing these and thank you sponsors! It introduces my Kindergarten class into new ways to tell stories and exposes them to performances that they have never ever imagined. Thank you!”

  • “Thank you for providing these experiences for my students. They really enjoy watching them.”

  • “The students loved the entire show and add ons.”

  • “LOVE this for my class! Keep doing these and thank you sponsors! It introduces my Kindergarten class into new ways to tell stories and exposes them to performances that they have never ever imagined. Thank you!”