For more than 100 years, the Capitol Theatre has been THE community’s gathering space where generations have enjoyed the best arts and cultural events. This 772-seat vaudeville-style theatre was beautifully restored to its original glory.
We are proud to maintain one of our region’s most significant and beloved heritage buildings. Since its complete restoration in 1993, the theatre has undergone further major upgrades including a completely renovated lobby and green rooms, soundproofing and energy efficiency updates. The theatre boasts state-of-the-art equipment and amazing acoustics.
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Fun Facts
The site originally contained two theatres – the Empress was constructed in 1908 and the Capitol was built in 1922. In 1926 a fire destroyed the Empress and gutted the Capitol. During that fire, A.H. “Sandy” Lindsay died while battling the blaze. It’s rumoured that Sandy continues to spend time at the Capitol and can be felt and sometimes heard during late night hours.
Both theatres were rebuilt and re-opened less than seven months after the fire.
Throughout the years the Capitol has been a hub for community activity. Live Vaudeville performances were commonplace at 10 cents a show. Eventually live performances gave way to silent movies, talkies and then colour films. By the 60’s the Capitol operated as a movie theatre until the late 1980’s.
The Capitol went from an old abandoned movie theatre to one of the most vibrant and dynamic cultural centers in Atlantic Canada. We offer the best local, national and international programming available anywhere and, present it in a building like no other. It’s the best of both worlds.
