The National Arts Centre showcases professional Canadian and international performances and is the home of the world renowned National Arts Centre Orchestra. Excellent seating and acoustics allow appreciation of fine musical, dance and theatrical performances. The center also has a fine restaurant where you can have a meal before or after performances. The atmosphere is upscale and people generally dress accordingly.
This non-professional community theater has been producing plays since 1913; they are known for their high quality performances generated by a dedicated group of volunteers. Ottawa Little Theatre runs eight productions from September through May, and one popular musical production in the summer season. Tickets are reasonable and the atmosphere is relaxed yet highly professional for a community theater. Recent seasons have included everything from Noel Coward's Waiting in the Wings to John Bishop's The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.
For a blockbuster fix while on holiday, book a seat at Ottawa Family Cinema. With an exciting schedule of new releases, great sound and tech systems, this is the place to go for fun time in the city. The cozy inclining seat arrangement promises great views of the screen from each seat and assures you have a great time when here. In case you feel hungry, Ottawa Family Cinema offers a scrumptious menu that is a pure treat to your taste buds while you enjoy your movie here.
Often times local talents do not receive the kind of recognition they deserve simply because they lack a platform for expression. LIVE on Elgin is a versatile event venue that exclusively features local artists, giving them a chance to showcase their talents without having to break the bank. The venue hosts theater productions, live musical performances by soloists and bands, comedy shows, open mic nights, karaoke, film screenings and other events that draw from the local talent pool. What makes this place truly special is that it offers all of this at a price that is easily affordable for most audiences and artists. The nightly program changes, and with it change the discoveries to be made and the talents that unfold on stage. During the day, the space can also be hired for meetings and rehearsals.
Mayfair Theatre has entertained Ottawa audiences with alternative and mainstream films since long. The high ceilings, chandeliers and decorative balconies take you back in time, but digital sound and a big screen meet modern standards. The seats are a little uncomfortable and parking is challenging, but the theater is magnificent and most evenings it shows double features. Certainly, an economical and pleasant way to spend an evening at the movies.