Capitol Theatre Port Hope

Capitol Theatre Port Hope Committed to producing and presenting professional theatre, live music, film & special events in Port Hope.
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Located in beautiful historic Port Hope, Ontario - the Capitol Theatre is an architectural gem. An architectural gem, the Capitol Theatre was built in 1930 as one of the first theatres built for 'talking pictures'. When it opened it was touted as 'the most beautiful theatre in Canada'.

07/31/2026

Courtney shares her feelings about returing to the Capitol and our upcoming production:
💀🕯️Gaslight🕯️📖

By Johnna Wright & Patty Jamieson
Based on Patrick Hamilton’s Play
Directed by Marie Farsi

Photos and Video Taken By Sam Moffatt

August 21 – September 6, 2026
TICKETS ON SALE AT capitoltheatre.com

Sneak peak at rehearsal for:🕊🎖AND NO BIRDS SANG🎖🪖Adapted by Dave CarleyDirected by Rob KempsonAugust 14 – September 6, 2...
07/30/2026

Sneak peak at rehearsal for:
🕊🎖AND NO BIRDS SANG🎖🪖
Adapted by Dave Carley
Directed by Rob Kempson

August 14 – September 6, 2026

Cast: Aaron Macpherson, Daniel Reale, and Mayson Sonntag
Playwright : Dave Carley
Director: Rob Kempson
Stage Manager: Meghan Specht
Dialect Coach: Alison Deon
Lighting Designer: Jeff Pybus
Sound Designer: Jeff Newberry
Costume Coordinator: Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge

Photos by: Sam Moffatt
Ft. Aaron Macpherson, Daniel Reale, and Mayson Sonntag, Dave Carley, Rob Kempson, Meghan Specht, Jeff Newberry

Get tickets now at capitoltheatre.com

NEXT WEEK ON CENTRE STAGE Tune in to hear our guest the prolific Canadian playwright Dave Carley, talk to Rob Kempson al...
07/30/2026

NEXT WEEK ON CENTRE STAGE
Tune in to hear our guest the prolific Canadian playwright Dave Carley, talk to Rob Kempson all about the ins and outs of Playwriting! Originally from Peterborough, Dave's plays have had over 500 productions across Canada, the United States and in many countries around the world, and his newest world premiere will be right here at the Capitol

NEXT WEEKEND 🎶🎸UNDER THE MARQUEE RETURNS 🎶🎸With Local Legend Nicholas Campbell & The Metre CheatersSponsored By Ganarask...
07/28/2026

NEXT WEEKEND
🎶🎸UNDER THE MARQUEE RETURNS 🎶🎸
With Local Legend Nicholas Campbell & The Metre Cheaters

Sponsored By Ganaraska Financial Credit Union

Join us as we celebrate ArtsFest with an outdoor concert that you won’t soon forget! We'll gather in front of the Capitol for a night of music and fun.

August 8 at 8pm

Photos From Under the Marquee 2025 By: Sam Moffatt ft. Melissa Payne

Get tickets now at capitoltheatre.com

Today we had our first read of:🕊🎖AND NO BIRDS SANG🎖🪖Adapted by Dave CarleyDirected by Rob KempsonAugust 14 – September 6...
07/27/2026

Today we had our first read of:
🕊🎖AND NO BIRDS SANG🎖🪖

Adapted by Dave Carley
Directed by Rob Kempson
August 14 – September 6, 2026

Ft. Aaron Macpherson, Daniel Reale, and Mayson Sonntag

Playwright : Dave Carley
Director: Rob Kempson
Stage Manager: Meghan Specht
Dialect Coach: Alison Deon
Lighting Designer: Jeff Pybus
Sound Designer: Jeff Newberry
Costume Coordinator: Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge

Get tickets now at capitoltheatre.com

NEXT MONTH A HISTORIC GEMRod Stewart & Masumi Suzuki, with Rob KempsonSept 1 at 7:00pmThe legends behind the restoration...
07/26/2026

NEXT MONTH
A HISTORIC GEM
Rod Stewart & Masumi Suzuki, with Rob Kempson

Sept 1 at 7:00pm

The legends behind the restoration and renovation of the Capitol Theatre shares the history and relevancy of this unique cultural gem in our community.

Learn more at capitoltheatre.com

We are HALF WAY THROUGH✈👨‍✈️🪨COME FROM AWAY🪨👩‍✈️✈Production Sponsored by Allan and Robin Dines from Ganaraska Brewing Co...
07/25/2026

We are HALF WAY THROUGH
✈👨‍✈️🪨COME FROM AWAY🪨👩‍✈️✈
Production Sponsored by Allan and Robin Dines from Ganaraska Brewing Company
Program Sponsor: Jonathan Wright, Wright Insurance & Investments Inc.
Feat. Donna Garner, Tat Austrie, Annika Tupper, Monique Lund, Melissa Payne, Julie Lumsden, Beau Dixon, Kyle Blair, Kyle Golemba, Charlie Clark, Brendan Wall, and Scott Carmichael
Director: Rob Kempson
Music Director: Jeff Newberry
Choreographer: Genny Sermonia
Stage Manager: Hannah MacMillan
ASM: Maya Bowers
Apprentice SM: Jenna Borsato
Dialect Coach: Alison Deon
Sound Designer: Emily Porter
Set Designer: Brandon Kleiman
Costume Designer: Joyce Padua
Lighting Designer: Siobhan Sleath
Mandolin/Assoc. Music Director: Haneul Yi
Whistles: Tom Leighton
Drums: David Schotzko

Photos By: Sam Moffatt

07/24/2026

UP NEXT AT THE CAPITOL
🪖🕊AND NO BIRDS SANG 🎖🕊
Adapted by Dave Carley

Videos Taken by Rob Kempson and Sam Moffatt
ft. Aaron Macpherson

Tickets on Sale Now at capitoltheatre.com

TONIGHT! PLAYWRIGHT IN PERSON: ADAPTING A MEMOIRDave Carley, in conversation with Rob KempsonJuly 23 at 7:00pmFor our fi...
07/23/2026

TONIGHT! PLAYWRIGHT IN PERSON: ADAPTING A MEMOIR
Dave Carley, in conversation with Rob Kempson

July 23 at 7:00pm

For our first ever full production in the Sculthorpe Theatre, playwright Dave Carley sits down with Artistic Director Rob Kempson to talk about how he adapted Farley Mowat’s beloved memoir for the stage.

Learn More At capitoltheatre.com

To honour Canadian author and veteran Farley Mowat, we’re offering a 20% discount to our upcoming world premiere of 🕊🎖An...
07/22/2026

To honour Canadian author and veteran Farley Mowat, we’re offering a 20% discount to our upcoming world premiere of
🕊🎖And No Birds Sang🎖🪖

Based on his acclaimed WWII memoir, this production brings his story to life in the very town where it was written.

Tickets are available at capitoltheatre.com

Address

20 Queen Street
Port Hope, ON
L1A2Y7

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19058851071

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