Two Planks and a Passion Theatre is a professional outdoor theatre company based in Canning, Nova Scotia. Founded to create large-scale, community-centered performances, the company stages original and adapted shows that combine puppetry, music, and visual spectacle. Productions tour local landscapes and festival sites, offering immersive, site-responsive performances that connect audiences to place. Two Planks and a Passion collaborates with local artisans, musicians, and food vendors to offer picnic options and exclusive regional pairings that enhance the visitor experience. The company’s recent and upcoming seasons include Quixote!, running June 28 to August 16, 2025, a reimagined tale of friendship with oversized puppets and live music; Icarus, Falling of Birds, an evocative outdoor piece blending poetry, puppetry, and soundscapes; and The Haunting of Sleepy Hollow, a new musical adaptation featuring puppetry and an original score. Audiences can expect accessible family-friendly performances as well as deeper, immersive works designed for adults and older youth. Production teams prioritize safety, clear visitor information, and hospitality at performance sites, with pre-show picnic offerings and gatherings around the fire for communal atmosphere. Two Planks and a Passion engages professional directors, designers, and performers and partners with regional cultural organizations, supporting arts tourism in the Annapolis Valley. Reviews and festival bookings reflect sustained artistic recognition.
Tickets, schedule, accessibility details, picnic preorders, site directions are available via official listings and box office.