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The Cameco Capitol Arts Centre is a professional regional theatre located 1-hour east of Downtown Toronto where you will experience top quality productions and concerts in the historic and picturesque small town of Port Hope.
The Capitol has become a "must-see" Ontario destination that has partnerships with local restaurants, cafes, merchants, accommodations and more to offer a complete "experience" to our guests.
One of Canada's only remaining "Atmospheric Theatres", the Capitol opened as a 380-seat talking-picture house in 1930. It has since evolved into one of Ontario's leading Regional Theatres presenting Live Professional Theatre, Live Concerts, Films from the Toronto International Film Festival, HD Opera Live from the MET and much more. You will experience entertainment while sitting comfortably in a Nordic Castle Courtyard complete with twinkling stars in a blue evening sky.
History
Established in 1930.
The Capitol Theatre, designated as a National Historic Site in 2016, debuted in 1930 as a premium Canadian entertainment venue.
Built at the beginning of the Great Depression in a rural community, the theatre is known as a "rare architectural gem" inspired by Hollywood that marks the "beginning of an era" in Canada's entertainment history.
The Capitol is exceptionally well preserved with much of its original exterior and interior detail remaining after eighty years of almost continuous operation. As one of the last remaining North American examples of an "atmospheric" theatre space, the Capitol is an outstanding illustration of the era of its origins.
Meet the Manager: Antonio S.
Artistic Director & General Manager Antonio Sarmiento
In 2013, Antonio was named Artistic Director and General Manager of the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre. He is thrilled to be at the helm of Northumberland's premiere entertainment venue and professional theatre with a dedicated Board of Directors, Staff and over 180 volunteers. Antonio's goal is leading the Capitol into a new era of entertainment while embracing its historical status and utilizing cutting-edge technologies to elevate its status among North American Theatres.
Past Productions include:
"The Wizard of Oz", "On Golden Pond", "Crazy For You", "Mamma Mia", and "Snow White: The Panto"
Upcoming Productions include:
"My Fair Lady", "Steel Magnolias", "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" and "Robin Hood: The Panto"