Unique Indie cinema experience in the Kitchener Waterloo area!…read more It's a rare event when you find out that the town you live in has an Indie Theatre. We found out about this location from our REC 280 course at the University of Waterloo. Although it was part of an assignment to visit this location, the experience was thoroughly enjoyed and as a group we vowed to return at a later date. As students from University of Waterloo we were excited to be supporting local businesses. Additionally, we were offered a discounted price if we purchased out ticket from the turnkey desk at the Student Life Center About Princess Cinemas: From researching online prior to the trip, we found out that this is a true Canadian independent cinema that is privately owned and owner-programmed. They have been open for over 30 years and currently have two locations in Waterloo, Ontario. Planning the trip: We started off by visiting the Princess Cinema website online. Their website was very organized and easy to navigate. The homepage of the website featured the movies that were currently playing at the cinema. This being an Indie theatre there were lots of critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated movies playing. The website was very detailed and provided a summary of the movie and the timings it was playing. Once we decided on a movie and the time as a group, we went to the turn key desk at our student center and purchased the tickets. There is also an option to purchase the tickets online via Paypal for general admission. Experience at the attraction: We decided to drive to the theater. From the University of Waterloo the drive was around 10 minutes. Since the theatre is at a prime location there were lots of parking spots available. Once we arrived at the theater we felt an indie/old-school vibe. There was a ticket booth at the entrance. Making our way inside we decided to purchase some popcorn, as we had read raving reviews of it online. The movie hall itself was very clean and retro looking with red seats. Here, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Post trip: After the movie showing we decided to get some coffee at Princess Café with is conveniently located near the theatre. The coffee was of great quality and the staff were very friendly. The wait time was a bit high due to the place being under staffed but overall the experience was good! Demographic witnessed: movie watchers of all ages, ranging from students to retirees. Price: $9 for students and $12 for general audience (Including Taxes) Quality: Quality of the food and beverages was good as compared to large chain cinemas. Accessibility: Location is in the heart of uptown Waterloo and is easily accessible through driving and busses. Parking is abundant and there were no problems locating a parking close to the theatre. Uniqueness as an attraction: This theatre is a unique experience in the Kitchener Waterloo area since indie cinemas like this one are quite rare in Canada! This place is a must-visit for any tourists in this region.

Amazingly lucky to have a independent theater running regularly just downtown. Not only that but…read moreit's charm is cozy and classy all wrapped under cinema lights and the glowing movie posters outside. When inside you'll see a small cafe perfect for a pre movie snack or after movie cuppa. The theater itself is small, but perfectly suitable for the movies it plays. Part of its goodness are the numerous movies it plays. From nostalgic Wes Anderson's to spicy comedy's it will always be playing something meant for everyone.

A great theatre. The seats are comfy (with heating and reclining. The snacks are nice, big the…read moremenus flip a little too quickly. I might have been better off ordering it on the kiosk. If I wanted to ask for one thing, it would be to upgrade the hand dryers to Xelerators.

Absolutely love this Landmark! Their seats are way better than Cineplex and their popcorn is always…read moregreat...again, wayyy better than Cineplex! The staff are always great and helpful. You guys are the best

First time in Stratford first time watching the Macbeth Play. Definitely a unique and comedic…read moreexperience! Beautiful theater.

Lovely professional theatre, great venue, good acoustics, the actors are superb! It all adds up to…read morea wonderful and memorable experience.

Beautiful theatre that seems to have been somewhat recently renovated? They have a huge lobby with…read morea nice courtyard, several concession stands, as well as a more formal cafe for grabbing a bite before or after a show. Also it has a beautiful view overlooking the waterfront. We saw A Midsummer Night's Dream and this year's production was excellent. The staging is somewhat sparse but they did a lot with light projections which was beautiful. Seats were comfy and it looked like there wasn't be a bad seat in the house!

Ten years ago, when I last reviewed, Tom Patterson Theatre was a badminton court half the year and…read morea theatre the other half a year. This simple space was what I anticipated and then stood stunned well before the doors. The sign alone was an indicator of a massive change and then we came to learn that a few years back they built a whole new dedicated theatre. And it is pretty! A stunning architectural marvel, bright and airy, vaulted ceilings, stone walls makes this theatre both modern and poetic. A large concession stand selling all sorts of treats and drinks with cheerful and happy people working there was a nice addition. Plenty of trashcans and well placed restrooms made the trivial easy to manage. We had great seats with a commanding view of the stage but I suspect there isn't a bad seat! The setup is the same as before with a center stage and people seated 3/4 around it. There were no challenges hearing the actors or seeing them. It truly is a beautiful theatre!

A friend was in a play here so I bought tickets for my family. Coming from Toronto, I couldn't…read morebelieve how affordable box seats were, so I splurged. It's a small but spacious theatre. You'd be able to see well in any seat. I was really impressed with the production value. The sets were beautiful, the actors were all fantastic and incredible singers. I look forward to coming here for another show! They have a nice lobby for socializing and decent sized bathrooms - the line moved quick at intermission! They have your typical theatre refreshments and friendly staff. The best part is that there is free parking with a handful of different restaurants in walking distance if you wanted to do dinner and a show.

I love this little theatre. I am in a wheelchair and from the parking lot to preferred seating to…read moreoutstanding booking and performance personnel, this place cannot be beat. I've seen shows in Toronto and New York and Drayton Entertainment can hold its own against anything these cities have to offer! The recent performance of Priscilla is a fine example of how St. Jacob's Country Playhouse continues to excel! Kudos to the management and actors at this theatre.

If you're wanting to travel to Stratford from Toronto, the Festival has a direct bus from downtown…read moreToronto to Stratford. The cost is very reasonable and relaxing. There are return trips available following the plays. Check the Stratford Festival's website for accurate departure/arrival times and cost per drive.

THEIR PLAYS MUST BE HORRIBLE BECAUSE THEY MUST NEED TO GET EVERY PENNY THEY CAN. Actually other…read morereviews on Trip Advisor say they are bad. Someone fraudulent used my Credit Card to purchase from them. I contacted them right away to let them know with my information to say whatever was bought with this credit card number is fraudulent because it wasn't me so they could figure out what was bought and maybe they could do something about it. Spoke to someone who said management will call you-NEVER DID, I called again a few days later and spoke to Anna, again gave all the details AND again was told management will call me, again NEVER DID. They must need money badly to have not do anything about fraud. Guess they figure that my credit card company would eat the charges, and they get their sale and I would not be responsible. DISGRACE OF AN ORGANIZATION TO NOT EVEN HAVE THE DECENCY TO CALL ME. So most likely someone bought a couple of tickets went for free and this piece of crap organization didn't want to do a thing about getting the individual. At least that's how it seems to me because they never called me as I was promised twice!

Had an amazing company event here with 16 people. We played multiple first-person-shooter games of…read more8 players each, either free-for-all or on teams of 4. The employees were very helpful and the equipment (HTC Vive) was sufficient. The experience could've been much better for a company event if it displayed our actual names instead of randomized names, and if some people had a bit more time to get used to VR. There were the standard difficulties with glasses, people not understanding controls, and people having trouble seeing clearly...all of which might have been cleared up with a bit extra time at the start. Still, it was a great experience.

A layman's review of a Virtual Reality spot!…read more Take off your shoes. Get in your booth. Put on the headset that drowns out your current reality. Put some controls in your hands (making sure you strap on the wrist loops) and off you go. Where you go is only limited by your imagination oh and maybe how long you have booked the booth for and what games there are and... It actually is pretty cool. We had a lot of fun. Couldn't figure out the group play thing to shoot zombies together until the end but it is pretty awesome even in single player mode. You do feel like you are somewhere else. And it does make the time go very fast. Real time that is. Is it perfect yet? Nope. Would I go back? Sure. Maybe won't touch but would not mind trying. I do think there are some improvements to be made. So in reality 3.5 stars. But the staff (adults) are cool. So the extra half star is awarded for their service in the line of duty. Bring your dad, mom, kids, and do try this out, that is if there is anyone out there like me that hadn't had the pleasure.

lots of fun games and not expensive. very arcade games though so you may not find everything you…read morelike.

every time I go here, I feel like I'm going back in time. They have a lot of old arcade games from…read morethe 80s and 90s and the bar is well stocked with higher end alcohols