Neptune Theatre has been the cornerstone of the Nova Scotian theatre community since the early 1960’s.
Neptune Theatre, 1593 Argyle Street, Halifax NS
The current artistic vision is mindful of the theatre’s fiscal situation and its role and responsibility as a regional theatre. The goal has been to firmly place Neptune Theatre at the heart of artistic energy for the region, while beating a rhythm in tandem with professional theatre on the national stage.
Neptune Theatre has reaffirmed the theatre’s position on the national stage; we celebrate, collaborate and contribute to the development of Canadian work while nurturing and advancing the talent of local artists.
Neptune aspires to be a regional cultural cornerstone, valued for stimulating artistic, cultural and economic well-being. In order to do so, Neptune Theatre has thrown open its doors and warmly welcome audiences, sponsors, donors, and the theatre community.
Neptune has partnered with the Halifax Fringe Festival, providing three venues for the festival annually. Neptune has welcomed The Prismatic Arts Festival as our Company In Residence, partnering in programming and providing office space. Neptune has partnered with the Atlantic Burlesque Festival for the last 3 years, providing performance space.
Neptune Theatre will become a leader in the areas of inclusion, diversity and in the growth and nurturing of Atlantic Canadian artists. With a subtle shift in focus, Neptune has fully embraced its role as a regional theatre by developing, celebrating and elevating to the national stage, the region’s artists and their work.
Annie Valentina, jeremy Webb & patricia Cerra
Neptune Theatre has made big strides in supporting emerging theatre companies with programs like Open Stages. Now, Neptune is participating in the development and nurturing of the next generation of creators and artistic producers.
Participants in the CHRYSALIS PROJECT are currently working alongside the Neptune team during the Season, and to date over 50 artists have worked through this program to further their careers.
“I am very proud of what we have accomplished during these years as artistic director,” said Jeremy Webb. “I committed to opening Neptune’s doors to the broader community; to elevating and celebrating the work of local artists and supporting the growth and development of the regional theatre community.”
