Mary Irwin Theatre

Perfect for performances, concerts, lectures, and films.

The Mary Irwin Theatre is a unique and intimate venue for music and dance recitals, theatre productions, concerts, corporate presentations and meetings. The 326-seat theatre boasts exceptional acoustics and state of the art light, sound and stage equipment. The theatre comes equipped with dressing rooms and a fully furnished green room. 

When booking the Mary Irwin Theatre, keep in mind that we exclusively handle ticket sales for all ticketed events. Additionally, a $2 CIF charge per person in a seat applies to un-ticketed or free events.

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Rental Rates

8 Hour Block
  • Regular: $985
  • Non-profit Presenters: $650
  • Non-profit Producers & SD23: $540

*The above rates include 1 RCA tech

Please note: Bookings that fall on a stat holiday will incur a rate at 1.5x rental rate. Includes one tech. 

Additional Hours: Past 8 and up to 12
  • Regular: $140/hour
  • Non-profit Presenters: $102/hour
  • Non-profit Producers & SD23: $85/hour

You are required to have a Rotary Centre for the Arts paid technician on site. This charge is $50/hour and will be added to your rental fees.

Beyond 12 Hours
  • Regular: $200/hour
  • Non-profit Presenters: $135/hour
  • Non-profit Producers & SD23: $115/hour
Rehearsal Days: 8 Hours, Continuous
  • Regular: $615
  • Non-profit Presenters: $485
  • Non-profit Producers &SD23: $405

Includes one tech.

Additional Shows
  • Regular: $375
  • Non-profit Presenters: $240
  • Non-profit Producers & SD23: $200
Dark Days
  • Regular: $175 per day
  • Non-profit Presenters: $175 per day (one free per week)
  • Non-profit Producers & SD23: $175 per day (one free per week)
Additional Tech 
  • Regular:
    • $50/hour (first 8 hours)
    • $75/hour (after 8 hours)
    • $100/hour (after 12 hours)
  • Statutory Holiday
    • $75/hour (first 8 hours)
    • $100/hour (after 8 hours)
    • 12 hour day maximum

Three hour minimum per day.

Steinway Grand Piano (B or D)
  • $150 without tuning
  • $325 with one tuning

Capital Improvement Fund Surcharge (CIF): All Event Rentals are subject to CIF at $2.00 + GST per attendee.


Film Screening

 Mon, Tue or Wed 4 Hour Call
  • $325

Includes projector, technician, and one test in the theatre at an earlier day/time.

Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 4 Hour Call
  • $500

Includes projector, technician, and one test in the theatre at an earlier day/time.


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Facility Rental Inquiries

Contact at (250) 717-5304 ext 111 or [email protected].

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