Jul 31 Friday
The No Strings Marionette Company returns to Turners Falls this summer with a lively, family-friendly performance as part of the Summer Reading Program. Blending humor, music, and masterful puppetry, this engaging show sparks imagination and brings stories to life for all ages.
Aug 01 Saturday
Bread & Puppet Theater returns with The Upside Down World Circus, a spectacular outdoor performance blending giant papier-mâché puppets, towering stilt dancers, live brass music, and fearless political theater. In this timely new production, the internationally acclaimed Vermont company confronts today's "upside-down world" with a powerful mix of protest, humor, and celebration.
Founded in 1963 by Peter Schumann and now based in Glover, Vermont, Bread & Puppet is renowned worldwide for its visually stunning performances that combine puppetry, music, dance, and street theater into unforgettable public spectacles. Following each performance, audiences are invited to share the company's famous sourdough rye bread with aioli, and browse "Cheap Art"—posters, books, banners, and more from the Bread & Puppet Press.
Presented as part of the Bandwagon Summer Series, this family-friendly outdoor event welcomes all ages. Kids 12 and under are free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy local food vendors and refreshments, and experience one of Vermont's most beloved and influential theater companies under the open sky.
Aug 05 Wednesday
Cape Rep Theatre continues our 2026 season with Girl from the North Country, written by Conor McPherson, music & lyrics by Bob Dylan; orchestrations and arrangements by Simon Hale with additional arrangements by Conor McPherson and Simon Hale. The show is directed by Maura Hanlon with musical direction by Scott Storr. Performances will be held in Cape Rep’s Indoor Theater August 5 - August 30, Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm; additional matinees Wednesday 08/12, 08/19, and 08/26 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $56, $30 for 35 and under. Student Rush 1/2 price at the door day of show and Pay-What-You-Like the first Friday 08/07. Don’t miss Cape Cod Chronicle Night in the Barn on Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm. Call the box office or see us online at caperep.org for reservations and information. Cape Rep Indoor Theater, North Side Route 6A E. Brewster, 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.
Aug 06 Thursday
Aug 07 Friday
Aug 08 Saturday
This riveting performance delivers three powerful, emotionally charged tales woven together with poetry interludes & short personal narratives. Through adaptations of a centuries-old West African story, a Gullah Geechee folktale of South Carolina, & “John Redding Goes To Sea"— a short story by Zora Neale Hurston, Muriel's telling will take you on a journey that will make you reflect on your humanness & move your soul.
Aug 09 Sunday
Aug 12 Wednesday
Join us for the next installment of the NXT Rockumentary Film Series.
This acclaimed music documentary offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and camaraderie that drive a legendary touring act. Captured with a raw, intimate visual style and immersive sound, the film blends performance footage, candid moments, and life on the road into a compelling portrait of musicians at work. Its lo-fi aesthetic and unfiltered access create an experience that feels both spontaneous and deeply authentic, making it a standout entry in the rock documentary genre.
Due to licensing restrictions, we’re unable to publicly list the film title. To find out what’s screening, join our mailing list or contact us directly.