Events & Tickets
You can click here to purchase tickets online. Online sales close two hours prior to performance time.
You can call our Box Office at (902) 275-3933 ext.1. Box Office hours are listed here.
If available, tickets can be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to the event.
We cannot hold tickets without payment.
Having trouble purchasing online? Download our Ticket Purchasing Guide, or call the Box Office.
Online sales close 2 hours before the event.
If tickets are available, you can purchase them at the door. The box office will open 30 minutes prior to show time. We encourage you to come early to avoid the rush. We can accept cash, debit, and credit (VISA, Mastercard, AMEX).
Currently, we are not issuing paper tickets. We will have your name and seat location at the door the night of the event. An usher will direct you to your seat.
All sales are final. If you are unable to use your tickets you have a few options. You may:
- Give your tickets away. If possible, please contact us with the name of the person attending.
- Call the Box Office to have your ticket value credited to your account as a Gift Card. This gift card can be used for any Playhouse presentation.
- Turn the value of your ticket into a donation to the Playhouse. You will receive a charitable tax receipt for this donation.
If you are ill with COVID-19, or suspect you may have COVID-19, please stay home. Call the box office, and your ticket will be refunded.
For information or changes to your reserved ticket, please call the Box Office at (902) 275-3933.
If a show is canceled or postponed, ticket holders will receive an email and/or phone call. Notifications will also be shared via our social media pages including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If in doubt, check these.
If The Chester Playhouse cancels a performance, a credit will be given for the value of your ticket(s). This credit will never expire and can be used for any future event presented by the Chester Playhouse.
If an event is postponed, your tickets will be automatically transferred to the new date, when scheduled. If you are unable to attend on this new date, you can receive a refund or a Gift Card for that value.
In both cases, your ticket can also be donated to the Chester Playhouse for a charitable tax receipt.
If a show is canceled or postponed, ticket holders will receive an email and/or phone call. Notifications will also be shared via our social media pages
Ticket prices vary by event. We do our best to keep ticket prices affordable for all.
Discounts will be listed on our box office website, if available for a particular performance.
Youth tickets are available for all events for patrons 20 and under.
The Chester Playhouse is committed to making live performances accessible to all audiences. With this in mind, we have set aside a limited number of Community Tickets for each performance. If the ticket price is a barrier, please use promo code 10for10, to book $10 Community Tickets online, or call the Box Office at (902) 275 3933. There are no questions asked, and no criteria to meet – these tickets are there to be used. If a cheaper ticket means the difference between attending, and not, please use this discount.
Doors usually open 30 minutes prior to the event.
Occasionally, for busier shows, the doors will open earlier.
This information is usually indicated in the pre-show email that is sent to all ticket holders before the show.
At the Chester Legion, please park in the UPPER parking lot only.
At the Chester Basin Legion, you are welcome to park in the parking lot.
There is no charge for street parking. Please keep safety in mind.
All seating is reserved unless otherwise stated.
Late seating will take place at an appropriate break in the show.
We encourage patrons to book the seats that they will occupy at the event. If you are unhappy with your seats when you arrive, please see an usher, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Taking photos & videos is prohibited unless otherwise stated.
For events taking place at the Chester Legion or Chester Basin Legion, a cash bar will be available before the performance and at intermission.
This is how we categorize age groups for programming and events:
- Children are those 12 and under.
- Youth are those 20 and under.
- Students are those with a valid Student ID.
Current Nova Scotia public health recommendations are that masking be an individual choice. To this end, the practice for Chester Playhouse performances in 2023 is that masks are not required, but are strongly encouraged for patrons attending a performance, so as to help protect our staff, artists, volunteers and other patrons.
We are happy to offer additional spacing between seats (up to 6ft) for any patrons who request it. Please call the Box Office at (902) 275-3933 to discuss your needs. We are eager to accommodate you.
If you feel unwell at any point before a performance for which you have purchased tickets, please stay home. Call the Box Office and your tickets will be refunded.
Playhouse Staff and Volunteers will continue to wear masks. All staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. We strongly encourage our patrons to ensure they are fully vaccinated.
Since 1938 friends, families, and visitors to our community have been gathering at the Chester Playhouse to experience movies, music, theatre, and community events.
After a fire damaged the Playhouse in June 2021, we quickly reimagined our model and the “Playhouse Without Walls”. Moving events outdoors, and partnering with local venues, the Chester Playhouse continues to bring live music, theatre, movies, and more to our community.
While we work to rebuild our beloved home at 22 Pleasant St, our Playhouse Without Walls continues through 2022, with incredible live performances taking place throughout the year, in venues throughout the Chester area.
Accessibility
Events held at the Chester Legion, Chester Basin Legion, Chester Area Middle School, St. Stephen’s Church (Tuck Hall), and Chester United Baptist Church are wheelchair accessible.
We are eager to ensure that your visit is a comfortable one. Please visit or call our Box Office at 902-275-3933 regarding any specific needs you have.
We are working to provide an accessible website. We have made progress with improved colour contrast, improved use of alt text, and other features. We aim to provide WCAG 2 AA accessibility.
At the Chester Legion, please park in the UPPER parking lot only.
At the Chester Basin Legion, you are welcome to park in the parking lot.
There is no charge for street parking. Please keep safety in mind.
youth programs
Summer youth performance camps are announced in March, before Spring Break.
The majority of our summer youth performance camps are available to youth ranging from the ages of 6-13.
Registration is required for each individual participant.
A non-refundable $50 deposit is required upon registration.
The balance of the fee is required three weeks prior to the start date of the camp.
The Chester Playhouse believes strongly in creating the opportunity for youth to participate in the creative arts, therefore, no child gets turned away because of financial barriers.
Should you require financial assistance please contact the Chester Playhouse at (902) 275-3933 or via email at info@chesterplayhouse.ca.
donations
Donations to the Chester Playhouse can be made online or by calling the Box Office at (902) 275-3933.
You can also mail a cheque payable to the Chester Playhouse Society:
22 Pleasant Street
PO Box 293
Chester, Nova Scotia B0J 1J0
If you wish to donate securities, please download this form. A tax receipt will be provided immediately after. You can also donate by calling or visiting our Box office. Of course, you can also mail a cheque to the Playhouse at the above address.
A tax receipt will be issued and emailed immediately to the email address on file, unless otherwise requested.
If you do not receive one, please call the Box Office at (902) 275-3933 and we can resend or print and mail one to you.
volunteer with us
Chester Playhouse volunteers take on countless jobs that are essential to the success of our events, and the enjoyment of our patrons. If you have a desire to contribute to the arts and community life, would like to share your skills and expertise on committees, have a knack for customer service, would like to work during presentations, or are interested in assisting with community programs, organizing special events and fundraisers, please consider joining our team!
We eagerly welcome all members of our community, including youth and new residents to the region. We’d love to have you join our team!
If you are interested in contributing as a volunteer, please contact Anne Koloff our Volunteer Coordinator at anne@chesterplayhouse.ca or fill out the volunteer interest survey below!