I love theatre!! I've heard about Zuppa Theatre from a friend, but I have never been to a show,…read moreuntil yesterday! Being a Yelp Elite got me invited to one of the first showings of 'Uncle Oscars Experiment' in 10 years! It was awesome! The performers were incredibility talented in every way possible; it was so good I was left with chills a few times. The songs were catchy the music was a treat to the ear and the story line was creative, interesting and humorous! If you get a chance to check out a Zuppa Theatre production i highly recommend it - I'll definitely be checking out more.

My first visit to a Zuppa Theatre Co. show felt like a true, deep cut of our local indie theatre…read morescene. It's not Neptune, it's not a touring show at the Metro Centre...it's a completely intimate experience that feels more like sitting in on the inner circle of an artist collective than just any old performance. Part of that secret society feel comes from the anticipation of it all. Without a permanent theatre venue, Zuppa seems to swoop through various locations for whatever show they happen to be offering at the time. The Debacle, for example, brought me to a tiny 30-seater inside the Armbrae Academy, where the close quarters made the entire audience feel like family. A little too intimate for you? Then keep an eye out for their amazing concert line-ups and creative fundraisers that keep their shows going. The ticket prices are fantastic for the talent you get to see at each event.

Great place' Always find great entertainment at Neptune…read more Have been there a few times and it's always been a good experience.

The mamma Mia musical was really beautiful and the professional actors did a amazing job I hope…read moreI'll come back in November for Wizard of oz

This year was a stellar year for the Nocturne crew. Considering it's all volunteer, it was VERY…read morewell planned and perfectly executed. Their use of social media was outstanding this year (which last year lacked). Facebook and twitter were a buzz with Nocturne posts. The atmosphere on the street was awesome. Happy, relaxed, and just plain 'ol fun. It was easy to tell the "bar goers" from the "Nocturne crawlers" from the way they were dressed, Nocturnites were sporting layers, whilst the bar people sported mini skirts that could have been belts (not that I'm complaining). Many small businesses stayed open late to accommodate the 20,000+ people that hit Halifax for the evening. It's good to see a city pull together for an art event, now that we see the cities potential we need to do it more (not just art events). 5 stars all the way Nocturne! Already looking forward and planning next year!

Wow! How can you not give this event a strong five. The work alone that was put into it, I thought…read morewas fabulous. This was my first time being part of this event and what a night it turned out to be. I was amazed at the amount of people that filled out streets, around five thousand I believe. My favorite was the "Car Wash", that song along brought back memories. The waterfront had a fabulous outdoor acrobatic event. Also - we went to where you could talk on a cell phone to people around the world, our person was in Cambodia. I will say, I think they need to make it a two day event next year. There was too much for us to cover and it had so many zones in all areas of the downtown core, it even expanded to Dartmouth which I hear had a roller rink, how cool is that. One thing Please: Put the map and details up sooner on the website for everyone to look at so you can map out your evening or you could do as us, roll the dice and hope you hit something you like. I loved the DD bus to get from zone to zone. See you on the streets!

I had such a horrible experience as promoter in Spatz Theatre recently…read more Rented Spatz theatre around dozen times for events I promoted in 2018-2019. Spatz Theatre was managed by Sara who always did a great job. I had a show scheduled for March 2020 that was postponed due Covid restrictions. I was so excited finally to reschedule my show for March 21 2022, day when NS was going to lift some Covid Restrictions. Around 2 weeks ago i got an email from Cathy, who replaced Sara as manager, informing me that Spatz Theatre and school board decided to cancel my event, because " they are not ready to host full capacity event yet" even i told them all patrons going to wear masks at the show so that would help to avoid some risk. They also told me that even if they would reschedule my event all tickets should be refunded first because they want to change a box office provider. That really disappointed me because unnecessary refunds always are stressful for a promoter and ticket holders. 2 weeks before an actual event i had to look for another venue and change so many things: advertising, contract, setting a new box office for event , etc. Luckily Rebecca Cohn Auditorium was available for the same date and they had no issue to host a big event even they are located in educational facility as well. Just couple hours before refunds to ticket holders i found out that Spatz and Ticket Halifax want to hold CC fees and box office fees and do not refund it to ticket holders, even cancellation of event was completely not their fault. I literally had to fight with Cathy about it and made them refund my ticket holders in full amount. After posting announcement about changing venue on event page and refunds started to get processed i was receiving a lot of messages asking about directions to buy tickets on presale even it supposed to be sent in email with cancellation explanation that supposed to be sent before refunds would be made and then few more times after that, to be sure all patrons was noticed about changes. I asked Ticket Halifax representative Lindsay to fix that issue but they denied it and didn't do anything to help me and my show ticket holders. Just now i received a copy of email from Ticket Halifax from one of my ticket holders and I found that text of letter was not one that i approved. They changed it and removed an explanation why Spatz Theatre cancelled this event. Not only actions of Spatz Theatre and Ticket Halifax caused stress and financial loss for me and ticket holders but they also lied to me. I don't think that's behaviour appropriate for people who manage the theatre. It's not ok to treat your loyal customers like that! Extremely disappointed.

The Spatz Theatre is the new venue built into Citadel High just outside of the downtown core. Every…read morepart of is it so new that it still has that 'new theatre smell' if such a thing exists! I made it in the other night for a limited run of RENT. While I won't make this review all about the show (which I LOVED by the way), it was a great space for that sort of a production and I'm thrilled that Spatz opened their doors to a new theatre troupe ready to make a splash. Seats are comfortable, acoustics seem fine (I know nothing about that stuff), and there's plenty of room both around you when seated, and in the auditorium in general (there's even a balcony). Downsides? Well, it's a little weird to enter through a high school especially when waiting for the doors to open in a cafeteria type space. It was all a little too Degrassi for my liking.

I love classical music, and I think there is no better way to become acquainted with the tradition…read moreof classical music through a live performance. I've been a semi-regular attendee of the Nova Scotia Symphony since I was a high schooler and I developed a love of classical music while becoming a serious-ish clarinet player for the (nerd alert) provincial wind ensemble. I don't play anymore, but I still love listening and I'm so happy that we have a local symphony here in Halifax. I probably attend performances at least twice a season because tickets are truly affordable as I'm eligible for the under-30 pricing through the TD Access Pass. At roughly $15 a ticket, I'm always up for the Symphony! Normal ticket price is $50-ish, which isn't bad, but the break on price really does help encourage the youngins' to get out to a performance or two. What I love about the Symphony is the pure energy of the conductor, the smiles on the faces of the performers and the visible excitement from everyone on stage, and in the audience as well. I also love observing the crowd - it's clearly a dedicated fan base, and I'm proud to be a part of the group of patrons that so dedicatedly support the Symphony. At the most recent performance they announced that on average, more than 50% of the performances sell out, so it makes sense to plan your ticket purchase in advance. Don't miss out - it's really a cultural highlight here in Halifax.

We will be subscribing again this year for SNS!…read more Great value - wonderful concerts with something for everyone. We started off with Video Games Live, then onto the pop fusion to be introduced to local artists: Rich Aucoin and Ben Caplan, and then re-lived the music of Queen and topped it off with Ballet Jorgen last night. If you are thinking of getting a subscription- do it! All seats are good so don't worry too much about the details (I think that's what caused me to procrastinate from subscribing last year). With the subscription, while we weren't able to take advantage of every perk, we did enjoy: - Discounted refreshments - Free coat check - Open house night - Preview of the upcoming season concert and lunch Had I subscribed earlier in the year, I could have benefitted from additional ticket discounts. So... lesson learned - we're re-subscribing earlier :) Kudos to the musicians, conductors, and the crews and teams that work so hard making each performance night awesome and for providing the little extras in an effort to make everyone feel welcome to each event. You'll have two repeat subscribers this year and at least one new subscriber so keep up the great work!

i love the waterfront - even the dartmouth one. It is great to sit by the water and have some of…read morethe great food you can get outside the theatre. It's one of the coolest spots in Dartmouth

Real talk? I think the Alderney Landing Theatre and Round Room are two of the most underrated…read morespaces we've got in this city. Every time I pop up to swoon over the view, the lighting, and the layout, I sink deeper and deeper into a venue crush. Wheelchair accessible with safe and reliable elevators (worth pointing out considering some of the others in the city), the theatre space is on the upper level of Alderney, just above the farmer's market space. As you climb up, you get a gorgeous view of Halifax and the harbour through the all glass walls that only gets better once you reach your destination. Upstairs, the round as they call it is sizable and beautifully lit by the reflection off the harbour waters. All the glass makes the place feel even bigger than it is - kind of like an outdoor amphitheater...but, you know, inside. So, uh, a theatre. Nevermind. Bad comparison. While inside the theatre is comfortable for audiences and guests attending any number of community-driven performances throughout the year, I do find the stage strikes me as a bit small. I suspect that may be the only thing holding this space back from a booker's point of view. All the other pieces are in place to welcome bigger touring productions otherwise.

Went as apart of a large group, didn't know what to expect…read more I imagined small round tables, candle light, smoky room and lots of role playing. What I got instead was a pleasurable 2.5 hour supper and entertained as well! When first entering the location, you can take the elevator to the 3rd floor or take the stairs on the right. You enter the lounge area with full bar and self coat check. At 6:45 the players come out and are within the crowd to do the housekeeping and setting of the theater part. Parties are led into the other room and seated. As part of the large group we were sat at long tables. In front of us were the menus & huge loaf of bread for 6 people. The theater part was in the corner, easy visible due to the seating layout. The 5 players were also our servers, so they went over the table, took our names and our full order. At the table we had the menu. Honestly, they had lots of choices. I saw afterwards that the menu is posted on their website. I had the seafood chowder, Cajun Sausage stuffed chicken breast & Baked Apple Crisp. Everybody in our table chose different items and were pleased with the meal. The players played about 9-10 songs from the rolling stones as part of the theater part in between servings us. Tickets are ~42$ per person and does not include tips, but adding a few extra bucks for the players is worth it as they really try to remember your name and stay in character when serving the dishes. Staff gets an A++ If you want try something different and not be forced to participate, this is a good spot to try. The website has all the info you need.

To be clear, dinner theatre isn't really my jam. I love food so much that I typically don't need…read moreadditional entertainment to make an evening count - so long as the meal's a standout, I'd actually prefer being able to focus on eating it with maaaaaybe a little conversation with friends on the side. Maybe. Still, Grafton Dinner Theatre puts on a nice night on the town for when you're in the mood for this sort of thing. It's a couple of hours long with constant song, dance, or kitschy jokes for a crowd that simply eats it all up -read: older people from Cape Breton. Yeah. I went there. The space itself is weirdly divey. It's all very dark so you can't take much in besides the very small corner stage and long communal tables are set up to accommodate the maximum number of people possible. It's not so good for an intimate evening but perfect for a large group that has ideally had a few drinks beforehand. Pretty unremarkable food on the vegetarian front, but that's not too surprising.

I've been to a solid number of shows and events at the Rebecca Cohn over the years and am always…read moremore than happy to come back. From headlining comics to marathon TV filmings, Rankin Family Christmases to symphonies and ballets, I love to think of the Cohn as a place that doesn't let just anyone up on its stage - although a brief boy-bandy history begs to differ. The building is pretty central on the Dal campus and easily found but parking can sometimes be an issue. Give yourself some extra time and maybe even try parking on the other side of Coburg and strolling down. But once you're there, you'll have no problems. The bar is on the main level, bathrooms are one floor down, and balcony (obviously) is one floor up. There are stairs and ramps everywhere though so you don't get the horrible post-show congestion that you might experience elsewhere. Seats are comfortable enough, acoustics are pretty stellar, and there aren't many bad views in the house. Decor? Yeah, getting a little dated but the Cohn is more Hellen Mirren than Real Housewife of Any County, so I'm okay with it.

I really like the Rebecca Cohn. I just can't bring myself to call this building anything else…read more Even though it's the Dalhousie Arts Centre, I don't even associate it with Dal. Must be the result of an impression made on me as a kid. At any rate, when I say Cohn, I mean Dal. :-D I've seen several shows here in my life. The latest was either Henry Rollins or Gerry Dee. The lobby is nice and spacious, lots of room for event-goers to establish their personal space while waiting for the doors to open (unlike Neptune). It has a 70s feel, but it has nice warm woods and if it were upgraded it would become tinted glass and steel like all the other new developments in this city. Yuck. Seating is roomy enough. Seats are clean, plush and comfortable. Sight lines are pretty darn good. The balconies are fabulous. Sound carries well and isn't distorted. Overall this is probably the best concert venue in Halifax: not too big, not too small, good south-end location and a good venue for a variety of events.

I honestly think live theatre performances can intimidate some people. They are often perceived as…read moreexpensive, lengthy and stuffy. Thankfully, we have Fringe to combat that! If you've never been to (or heard of) Fringe before, it's an annual theatre festival made up of smaller, independent and alternative plays. Some are locally works; some have toured internationally. Some are making their grand debut; others have been around for years. Many of the plays are short, they don't cost much and no one's expecting you to get all gussied up to go see them. And the topics? Range wildly. Everything from the life of sex workers to exploring someone's imagination to domestic violence to the changing nature of friendships to robot apocalypses. And they're everywhere! Fringe is hosted at a variety of venues across the city and each play has multiple performances at a weird mix of times so you'll almost definitely be able to fit it into your schedule. Seriously, get some theatre in your life, people.