Welcome To

Your Chester Playhouse

Located in the village of Chester, Nova Scotia, join us for world-class performances including theatre, music, comedy, movies, community events, and more!

What's On

A Minecraft Movie
Welcome to the world of Minecraft!

A Minecraft Movie

Movies
May 24
Welcome to the world of Minecraft!
Sinners
A new vision of fear!

Sinners

Movies
May 24
A new vision of fear!
Jeff Leeson
One of Chester's favourite comedians returns!

Jeff Leeson

Comedy
June 7
One of Chester's favourite comedians returns!

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Beyond EVents

Youth
Programs

Our youth theatre programs run throughout the summer and teach performance skills, build confidence, self-esteem, language skills, and more.

Space
Rentals

Consider staging your production, or hosting an event, in our 183-seat, state-of-the-art theatre.

Newcomers
Program

Welcoming newcomers to Canada with an opportunity to enjoy our programming for free through the Scotiabank Newcomers Program.

Get Involved

Be a part of your Chester Playhouse.

Donate to support our programming, join our corporate sponsors, or volunteer to help out!

The Re-OPENING

After closing in 2020 to complete a year-long restoration project and a fire in June of 2021 causing extensive damage, your new, state-of-the-art Chester Playhouse re-opened its doors to the public on August 26th, 2023!