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Submissions are now being accepted to perform in Chester’s beloved community variety show, the By-FOLK-le! On Saturday December 12th, join your friends and neighbours, as

Sir Christopher Ondaatje died on the morning of 20 July 2026, at the age of 93. There is no version of the Chester Playhouse that

We are sharing some happy news about our Spring Campaign! A HUGE thank you to our patrons and supporters who donated over $5,000 in new

Explore working with dramatic text and build your acting muscles in this Scene Study intensive for adult actors!  Over the course of three successive Monday

We are excited to announce the date and location for the Chester Playhouse annual summer fundraiser, The Playhouse Party! Please Save the Date and join

We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Summer Youth Programs! Whether you want to rock out like a star, shine on stage, or make your big-screen

We need your help! CULTURE CUTS = BAD ECONOMICS As you may have heard, the NS Provincial Government has tabled an austerity budget, which proposes

The Chester Playhouse Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday, March 23rd, 7-8:30pm. Location: Chester Playhouse (22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS) or via Zoom (link provided upon

We are inviting kids aged 7 – 12 to join us March 16th to 20th for a magical March Break Theatre Camp! Participants will rehearse

We love movies, and we know you do too! Make the awards season more exciting by joining our CPH Oscar Pool for a chance to

Become a Board Member and have a say in the direction of your Chester Playhouse!   About the Chester Playhouse For over eighty years, the