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Chester Playhouse 2022 Annual General Meeting

March 9, 2023

The Chester Playhouse will hold its Annual General meeting on Monday, March 27th, 7-8:30 pm. The meeting will be held at Tuck hall, St. Stephen’s

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2023 Summer Youth Theatre Programs Announced

March 8, 2023

We are excited to host two unique Summer Youth Theatre Programs this year! Play-making: An Introduction to Acting & Theatre (Ages 7-9 & 10-12) Make

Rebuild Update – New & Improved Features

March 4, 2023

Next summer a very new and improved Playhouse will reopen! In addition to the new fixed seating (that was purchased but not yet installed at

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Scotiabank Newcomers Program Announced

November 23, 2022

The Chester Playhouse welcomes newcomers to Canada with the opportunity to enjoy live music, theatre, comedy, and more with our Scotiabank Newcomers Program. Thanks to

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WATCH: CTV News Visits the Rebuild

October 25, 2022

Executive Director Andrew Chandler spoke with Katie Kelly at CTV about the history of the playhouse and the rebuild project. Watch the video for a

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Rebuild Update – Fall 2022

October 22, 2022

We near the end of October and the third floor office space and roof are the center of attention. The LVL (composite wooden) beams for

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Community Ticket Initiative Announced

October 17, 2022

The Chester Playhouse is pleased to introduce a new Community Tickets initiative! We know that money is tight these days, so we’re announcing a new

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Rebuild Update – Summer 2022

September 5, 2022

While construction began on the Playhouse in the spring of 2021, we really started to see progress as the summer began. The steel trusses for

Rebuilding Project Public Meeting

March 31, 2022

A public meeting on the Chester Playhouse Rebuilding Project

The Rebuilding Project makes the news!

March 30, 2022

The Chester Playhouse rebuild effort has made the local news! Click the links below and catch the latest on your Chester Playhouse. CBC News article

Chester Playhouse 2021 Annual General Meeting

March 1, 2022

The Chester Playhouse held its Annual General Meeting on Monday, March 28th, 2022.

What is Playhouse Without Walls

February 11, 2022

Moving events outdoors, and partnering with local venues, the Chester Playhouse continues to bring live music, theatre, movies and more to our community.