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The Ron Maslin Playhouse opened in May, 1996 with a production of The Importance of Being Earnest and had an extension added in 2001. Funding for the construction came from Kanata Theatre’s own building fund, and from a federal-provincial infrastructure grant. The then City of Kanata provided the site. The playhouse is on the western […]

Conveniently located in the Pembroke Mall!

The O’Brien Theatre opened on June 25, 1930 to rave reviews about its superior sound system and beautiful, ornate interior. The opening movie was “Sally”, a comedy starring Marilyn Miller. Admission was 45 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. Patrons were led to their seats by an all-female usher staff. The theatre’s first […]

The O’Brien Theatre opened on June 25, 1930 to rave reviews about its superior sound system and beautiful, ornate interior. The opening movie was “Sally”, a comedy starring Marilyn Miller. Admission was 45 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. Patrons were led to their seats by an all-female usher staff. The theatre’s first […]

STONE FENCE THEATRE is a non-profit charity founded in October 2002 dedicated to cultural, heritage and economic development in the Ottawa Valley. We are based in Killaloe, Ontario, although we have performed in many places around the Ottawa Valley and have no permanent home yet. Our mandate is to foster artistic, heritage and historic awareness […]

Streetlight Theatre Company is a non-profit organization based on Pembroke, Ontario. Since 2008, we have been producing plays and musicals for community members of all ages. Our mission is to bring the Pembroke community together through theatre. Our name is a tribute to Pembroke’s history as the first town in Canada to generate power for […]

The Drive-In opened in 1954, making this the 60th Anniversary! Anyone coming to the Drive-In in a 1954 model vehicle will get in for free! (For the whole 2014 season) Kevin Marshall and his Wife Kathy Lepine are the new owners. Kevin is the owner/operator of the O’Brien Theatre-Arnprior, and brings almost 27 years of […]

Michelle Picard, founder and director of Michelle’s School of Performing Arts of Pembroke/Petawawa, has been bringing dance to the Ottawa Valley for over 40 years and as of this month Michelle has been notified that she is now a fully qualified and certified “Royal Academy of Dance” (R.A.D.) instructor after spending 4 plus years studying […]

Troyes Cinema – The best theatre in the Ottawa Valley! Where going out to see first rate movies doesn’t have to cost a lot.

Morning Star’s music, experimental and fine art videos capture the rich and vivid imagery of professional dancers, circus artists and musicians improvising and performing in the dance studio and outdoors. The healing rural setting of the Morning Star Centre makes it an ideal place to host performing and visual arts workshops and residencies. Professional instructors […]