Facility Rental

The Bicentennial Theatre is a not-for-profit community facility. All rental fees go back to the organization to maintain the facility or to assist with the cost of providing entertainment for the community’s enjoyment. The Main Floor is a versatile space that can be used for meetings, receptions, open houses, celebrations, and more. The upstairs Theatre Floor is also available for private rental.

Main Floor Features

  • 1,470 square foot rental space
  • Banquet up to 100 guests (rental includes tables and chairs)
  • Receptions for up to 200 (stand-up)
  • Wheelchair accessible (includes wheelchair accessible washroom)
  • Bar services with Security
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Local catering available
  • On-site parking (extra parking two minutes away)
  • Small Stage with sound and lighting equipment
  • Sound and lighting technicians Available
  • Wi-fi available

Theatre Floor Features

  • Curtained proscenium stage
  • Graduated floor seating
  • Capacity for up to 208 patrons
  • Soft seats
  • Up-to-date sound and lighting systems
  • Dressing room
  • Elevator accessible
  • Bar services available on main floor
  • sound and lighting technicians

Rental Packages

Main Floor

Hourly Rental Rate – $35 

 

Basic Rent A – $60

  • Two hours of rental time
  • Tables and chairs
  • Projector/screen available for use
  • WiFi available
  • Coffee station

 

Basic Rent B – $150

  • Four hours of rental time
  • Tables and chairs
  • Use of second stage
  • License fee for events using recorded and/or live music
  • Use of kitchen
  • Cash bar available if requested – extra fee $50
  • Use of kitchen to prepare and/or plate a dinner – extra fee $100

 

Dance Package – $390

  • Six hours of rental time
  • Use of second stage
  • Tables and chairs
  • Cash Bar
  • Access to kitchen with use of tea/coffee urns
  • License fee for events using recorded and/or live music
  • Package does not include Theatre speakers or technician services – Technician services plus equipment extra and must be arranged in advance
  • Premises must be vacated by 1am
  • Bar Monitor (included at discretion of Bar Manager)

 

Technical Services:

  • Up to two wired microphones $25
  • Technical staff and additional equipment up to eight inputs and two monitors $100
  • Further requirements can be negotiated

FIND US

Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre and Cultural Centre

12390 Hwy. 224,
Middle Musquodoboit,
Nova Scotia B0N 1X0

Tel: 902.384.2819
[email protected]

What's Happening at the Theatre

Theatre Floor

Basic Rental – $350

  • Three hours rental time
  • Does not include sound equipment or access to Sound Booth
  • Basic Sound and Lights –  $100 extra
  • Note:  additional time – extra $100 per hour

 

Performance Package – $700

  • Two hours of performance time plus intermission
  • Includes sound and/or theatrical lights
  • Technician time
  • Sound check (starting three hours before performance)
  • Use of dressing room
  • Ushers
  • Promotion on Theatre website and Facebook page (must supply materials)
  • Additional set-up – extra $50 per hour

Special Events

The Bicentennial Theatre can provide a “One-Stop Location” for your celebration or special event. Contact us to discuss your needs by calling 902-384-2819 or e-mail [email protected]



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