Canadian Popular Theaters

Lighthouse Festival Theatre.

The Lighthouse Festival Theatre, the oldest theater in Port Dover, offers its visitors a wide repertoire of performances.
The theatre, founded in 1980, is housed in the former City Hall. The town hall building was built in Port Dover in 1906. The large brick building on the corner of Main Street and Market Street became an architectural landmark that the townspeople are still proud of. The three-story red brick building was built in a style typical of early 20th-century Canadian buildings. The main decoration of the town hall was the clock installed on the high tower.
The Repertory Theater began to stage performances for the first time in the town hall since 1980. At the same time, the reconstruction of the building began, the number of seats was increased. Since then, Lighthouse Festival has staged over 100 different performances. In addition, the theater successfully operates a summer children's studio and an acting school for youth. Various festivals and festive performances are held on the stage of the theater.

Address: 247 Main Street, Port Dover

Sudbury Theatre.

The Sudbury Theater is located in Sudbury, Ontario.
In 1967, local authorities and the leaders of the Griffin Theater thought about creating a new building. They offered to take part in the construction and financing of the theater troupe project. This idea was supported by only five people - the most ideological and talented actors - Sonia Dunn, Carolyn Faurizoz, Bill Hart, Bob Renant and Peg Roberts. Everyone knew that the creation of the city theater would be another step in their professional activities.
The theater was opened on September 14, 1971 at Laurentian University. A few years later, a children's theater studio was also founded in it. The success was huge thanks to the dedication to the passion of Artistic Director Tony Loyd. However, he dreamed of building a city theater. To this end, in 1980, the municipal government set aside a piece of land on Shaughnessy Street. The new building officially opened in 1981. Now it is one of the best professional and amateur theaters in the country.

Address: 170 Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury, Canada

Opera Atelier Theatre.

The opera house Opera Atelier is worthy of the attention of all opera lovers. If you love the Bolshoi Theater, have visited La Scala, the Grand Opera and the Vienna Opera, be sure to visit this Canadian theater.
Only in the Opera Atelier theater you will see opera performances from the 17th-18th centuries with magnificent theatrical scenery and costumes. And of course, you will be amazed by the beautiful voices of the soloists of the Opera Atelier.

Address: 189 Yong Street, Toronto, Canada

Rising Tide Theatre.

The Rising Tide Theater is one of the oldest operating theaters in Newfoundland and Labrador. It was founded in 1978 by Donna Batt and David Ross. First production titled "Daddy... What's A Train?" was born in January 1979 and was staged at the Saint John's Arts Cultural Center, which became the theater's first home.
From 1979 to 1993, over 15 plays were released under the auspices of Rising Tide. In 1985, a traditional production called "Revue" was born, which later turned into an annual show.
Since 1993, the theater has initiated street processions filled with performances and scenes from the history of the city. Subsequently, the Summer in the Bight festival was born on the basis of the theater, where plays by Newfoundland authors are shown.
The summer of 2000 brought the theatre's new production space, located on the coast in Trinity. This building is part of the city's Arts Center. Approximately 20,000 people gather here every year. spectators.

Address: 40 West St Trinity, Trinity Bight, NL A0C 2S0 Canada

Royal Theater of Manitoba.

The Royal Theater of Manitoba (MTS) is Canada's oldest theater. It has a higher annual attendance than any other theater in the country.
The theater was founded in 1958 by John Hirsch and Tom Hendry as a result of the merger of the two theaters. It is their bronze statue that can be observed in front of the entrance.
In 2010, the theater officially became the Theater Royal of Manitoba.
Today, the theater operates two theater venues in Winnipeg, Mainstage and Warehouse.
The theater building was designed by an architectural team including artistic director Eddie Gilbert. The structure has a concrete sculptural form, an informal interior space. The Royal Theater of Manitoba is one of Canada's most important small Brutalist structures.
Since its founding, MTS has released over 600 games with hundreds of actors. He also coordinates an annual festival devoted mainly to amateur or semi-professional productions of works by contemporary playwrights.

Address: 174 Market Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1C3, Canada

Princess of Wales Theatre

The theater, named after the Princess of Wales in Toronto, has a unique architecture and is designed to stage large-scale musicals.
The Princess of Wales Theater was built as an arts center. Its architecture successfully combines elements of modern design and traditional theaters of the 19th century. It is often used by students to study engineering and design.
The Princess of Wales Theatre, which opened in 1993, is the first private theater in Canada. It staged such popular musicals as "Beauty and the Beast", The Lion King, "Chicago" and many others.

Address: 300 King St. W., Toronto, Canada

Imperial Theatre.

The building of the Imperial Theater was built by the architect Albert Westover in 1912. The theater is known for many famous silent film stars who started their activities here - these are Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, Buster Keaton and others.
From the first day of its existence, the theater has been used for live performances and for showing films. Now the theater premises have been completely restored in accordance with its original version. It is the liveliest and most beautiful place on the Atlantic coast of Canada where you can enjoy live performances.
The theater can accommodate up to 900 people, who will be pleasantly surprised by the magnificent view and good acoustics. By the way, the theater took care of a special listening assistance system for people with hearing impairments.

Адрес: 24 Kings Square South, Saint John, Canada

Arrat Opera House.

The Arrat Opera House is located on the site of a former church, so you can see pews and a huge church organ inside.
A large number of rehearsals and meetings take place here.
The main goal of this theater is to support the education and development of theaters. The unique old church architecture makes the opera house an excellent choice for special events.

Адрес: 1315 - 7 Street SW, Калгари, Canada

Newmarket Theatre.

The Newmarket Theater is a fully equipped 400-seat theatre, with a team of artists producing and presenting a range of entertainment events throughout the year. The theater is located 45 minutes from Toronto.
Several local art groups, such as Marquee Productions, Newmarket Stage Company, Newmarket Visual and Performing Arts and Aurora Performing Arts Group. The theater is home to several festivals such as Live Music and the York Region Arts Festival. The Newmarket Theater also hosts seasonal tours of other theaters.
The theater building can be rented for various events.

Address: 505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket

Estragon Theatre.

The Tarragon Theater in Toronto is one of the major centers of modern drama in Canada.
The theater was founded by Jane and Bill Glassco in 1970, with Bill serving as Artistic Director until 1982, after which Uryo Kareda and Richard Rose held the position.
In 1987, the theater building was reconstructed. Currently, Estragon has two gaming spaces: the main one, designed for 205 seats, and an additional one, for 113 visitors. Interestingly, the theater building originally belonged to the factory.
Tarragon has been actively developing since its discovery to this day. So, more than 170 performances based on the works of Michael Healy, David French, James Reaney and others were staged here.

Адрес: 30 Bridgman Ave, Торонто, Canada

Vogue Theatre

One of the most famous theaters in Canada is undoubtedly Vancouver's Vogue Theatre. The theater is located in downtown on Granville Street and is perhaps one of the most visited cultural institutions in Vancouver.
The construction of the theater began in 1940. The design was carried out by the well-known Canadian architectural firm Kaplan & Sprachman. The work was completed in record time, and already in 1941 the theater opened its doors to the public for the first time.
The theater building is a rather interesting art deco building. The smoothness of the lines is emphasized by the symmetrical façade, which is decorated with textured concrete and terrazzo panels, as well as wrought iron elements. A huge neon sign crowned with an elegant silhouette of the Roman goddess Diana harmoniously fits into the overall design. Decorated in the art deco style and the interior of the theater. The building features an elaborate lighting system and excellent acoustics. Created in the theater and all conditions for people with special needs.
Today, the Vogue Theater is theatrical supplies, concerts, film premieres, festivals and other cultural events. Among the most important and interesting events that have ever taken place within the walls of the theater, it is worth noting the Vancouver Comedy Fest, the Vancouver International Film Festival and the Vancouver Jazz Festival. On February 11, 2015, the Vogue Theater hosted