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November 2020
Announcing the Capitol Theatre's 24th Anniversary of Capitol Christmas and the Festival of Lights & Trees! Thursday, November 12th to Friday, December 18th, 2020. A Port Hope Christmas tradition! Continue Reading Festival of Lights & Trees
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Announcing our first ever Festive Workshops! Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th, 2020The Kings of Christmas Tim Badgley and Dean Howlett are about to roll up their sleeves and show you how to get jolly as heck. On November 28th and 29th, the Sculthorpe Theatre will be home to Port Hope’s very own Holiday Workshop with simple ways to bring the magic of the holidays into your home. Continue Reading Festive Workshop
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Sit back and relax as Artistic Director and Holiday Enthusiast, Susan Ferley, takes you on a one-hour virtual tour of six distinctive port hope homes beautifully dressed up for the holidays. Get into the holiday spirit by taking a look at all the red, green, and glam. Continue Reading Virtual Holiday House Tour
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Join us for a series of intimate performances and program offerings that are sure to bring some of your favourite festive theatre memories to life once again. From song to story we wish to ignite new memories with the offer of family-friendly merriment and joy for all. These events are not to be missed. Continue Reading Special Festive Programming
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With SOME KIND OF HEAVEN, first-time feature director Lance Oppenheim cracks the manicured facade of The Villages, America’s largest retirement community – a massive, self-contained utopia located in Central Florida. Behind the gates of this palm tree-lined fantasyland, SOME KIND OF HEAVEN invests in the dreams and desires of a small group of Villages [...]
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Northumberland is full of supernatural experiences and haunted folklore. Our very own theatre is home to more than a few spooky stories. On March 5 & 6th Phantoms of Yore will execute a paranormal investigation of The Capitol Theatre, as well as other spirited sites throughout our beautiful County. We invite you to join us [...]
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The future is here and it’s female! The ladies of Second City return with a brand new version of She The People – a sketch show entirely created, designed, and performed by the fearlessly funny women of The Second City! This mimosa-and-madness-fueled foray roasts the patriarchy, taking on everything from having it all…to having [...]
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The film is set in Lancashire, England in 1934 where we follow the story of L.S. Lowry as he navigates his lower-middle class neighbourhood, settling his father’s debts and taking care of his unwell and unsupportive mother all while finding his artistic voice. Ticket Price: $12 Dates: March 15th - April 30th Available for [...]
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EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 15th New York, 1926: Passionate and ambitious, young Antonia Brico dreams of becoming a conductor. Despite her talent and relentless determination, she faces many barriers as she tries to succeed in a very exclusive and male-dominated profession. The ultimate test for Antonia comes when the love of her life puts her [...]
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Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See [...]
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Written as the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, Breathe follows five couples grappling with the virus’s impact on their lives, families, relationships, society, and health. Conceived and written by New York Times best-selling novelist Jodi Picoult and playwright Timothy Allen McDonald, and directed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun, Breathe consists of five interlocking suites, with music [...]
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The Rules of Playing Risk is about absent fathers and the effect that has on those left behind. The result is that the play is hilarious, even though it deals with serious issues. Ticket Price: $30 June 18th – July 18th, 2021 Your virtual ticket is available for purchase now! You will receive a link [...]
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Explore Creativity! Play Theatrically! August 16 – 20, 2021 Build self-confidence, learn new skills and gain appreciation for the theatre arts! Offering an opportunity for youth aged 12-18 to explore music theatre, singing, dancing, acting, creative drama, storytelling, theatre games and improvisation in a supportive and respectful environment led by professional theatre artists and educators. Safety protocols [...]
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The Importance of Being Earnest A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Oscar Wilde. Wilde’s endearing and enduring comedy promises to delight with mistaken identities, romance, social commentary and a touch of fantasy! This special 90-minute, one-act adaptation is given a fantastical and playful contemporary setting brought to life by a company of talented [...]
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AUCTION FOR THE ESTATE OF PETER GALLEN & RON MCARTHUR Sunday, October 24th, 2021 Known as two of the brightest lights of Port Hope, Ron McArthur (02/15/1946 – 07/25/2021) and Peter Gallen (08/12/1944 – 07/14/2021) sadly passed this summer. Ron and Peter contributed to all aspects of Northumberland County life – freely giving their time, [...]
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