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Theatre & the Arts

Experience the magic of live theatre on Cape Breton Island, where music, dance and storytelling take centre stage. From intimate dramas to vibrant musicals, our performances bring Island culture to life. Step into historic theatres and let unforgettable stories unfold before you.

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Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Aug

10

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Baddeck & Area

Jul 13 – Aug 24

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

12

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Jul 29 – Aug 26

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

13

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Jul 30 – Aug 27

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

13

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Jul 30 – Aug 27

Charlo et Zabeth au Cap-Rouge – Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House

Aug

13

Charlo et Zabeth au Cap-Rouge – Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House

Chéticamp, Ingonish & Area, North Highlands, Northern Cape Breton, Cape Breton Highlands National Park Area

Jul 2 – Aug 27

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

13

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Jul 30 – Aug 27

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Aug

14

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Baddeck & Area

Jul 31 – Aug 28

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Aug

15

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Baddeck & Area

Aug 1 – Aug 29

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

16

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Aug 2 – Aug 30

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

16

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Jul 19 – Aug 30

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

17

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Jul 20 – Aug 17

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Aug

19

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Baddeck & Area

Jul 22 – Aug 19

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Aug

20

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Baddeck & Area

Jul 23 – Aug 20

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Aug

20

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Baddeck & Area

Jul 23 – Aug 20

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Scott Thompson at the HAT

Aug

20

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Scott Thompson at the HAT

Sydney & Area

Aug 20

photos of two male comedians

Aug

20

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Nick Beaton Does New at the Red Bar’N

Sydney & Area

Aug 20

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

21

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Jul 24 – Aug 21

faces and text superimposed on background photo of audience

Aug

21

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Improv Night at the Red Bar’N

Sydney & Area

Aug 21

faces and text superimposed on background photo of audience

Aug

21

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Margaree Mic Drop

Margarees

Aug 21

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Aug

21

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: St. Peter’s In Stitches

St Peter's & Area

Aug 21

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Aug

22

Theatre Baddeck presents Ed’s Garage

Baddeck & Area

Jul 25 – Aug 22

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: CBC Laugh Out Loud with Ali Hassan

Aug

22

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: CBC Laugh Out Loud with Ali Hassan

Baddeck & Area

Aug 22

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Aug

22

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Naughty N Nice Show

Sydney & Area

Aug 22

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Aug

23

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Baddeck & Area

Jul 26 – Aug 23

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Aug

23

Theatre Baddeck presents He’d Be Your Mother’s Father’s Cousin

Baddeck & Area

Jul 12 – Aug 23

faces superimposed on background image of audience

Aug

23

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Gala Finale at the HAT

Sydney & Area

Aug 23

Come From Away at the Savoy Theatre

Aug

25

Come From Away at the Savoy Theatre

Glace Bay & Area

Aug 25 – Aug 29

Come From Away at the Savoy Theatre

Aug

30

Come From Away at the Savoy Theatre

Glace Bay & Area

Aug 30

Come From Away at the Savoy Theatre

Aug

30

Come From Away at the Savoy Theatre

Glace Bay & Area

Aug 30

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol [Preview Performance]

Dec

04

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol [Preview Performance]

Baddeck & Area

Dec 4

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Dec

05

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Baddeck & Area

Dec 5 – Dec 6

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Dec

06

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Baddeck & Area

Dec 6 – Dec 13

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Dec

07

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Baddeck & Area

Dec 7 – Dec 14

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Dec

09

Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol

Baddeck & Area

Dec 9 – Dec 13