Sunday Film Series....continues

We have had to cancel the Sunday films in June as we wait for Phase 3 of the province's reopening plan. Keep looking for updates as we decide what we will be able to offer in July.

STREAM YOUR SUPPORT

Buy a share to support the Whittle.

Click on the GET INVOLVED tab and “Become a shareholder”

JUSTCHURCH.CA

In person Church services have been cancelled for the remainder of May and at least until June 6, 2021. Please contact admin@justchurch.ca for more information.

PRIVATE RENTALS STILL AVAILABLE after June 30!

Reopening guidelines in Nova Scotia indicate that we are unable to have audiences in the theatre until Phase 3. Unfortunately we cannot have private rentals during lock-down. If you are interested in booking a private party at the theatre after June 30, please contact manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

PRIVATE RENTALS DURING COVID 19

We are still booking private rentals after June 30, 2021

Bring your family and friends for your own private screenings of any classic film. Have the theatre to yourself and escape from all your worries! Note masks are mandatory indoors unless you are eating or drinking.

Share Sale Campaign Now On

The Acadia Cinema Cooperative is currently selling shares. For more information click the Get Involved link and “BECOME A SHAREHOLDER”

Become a shareholder today and help support the future of the Al Whittle Theatre!

As a thank you gift, every person purchasing one or more shares during this campaign will receive 2 free tickets to our Sunday movie series, which runs until June 20. If you would like to take advantage of your free tickets, your name will be held on a list at the box office on Sundays, 30 minutes before each screening. Just claim your prize by identifying yourself at the box office. Remember, capacity is limited due to social distancing requirements, so come early to make sure you get in. Check out the films on the Upcoming Events page.

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Al Whittle

The Board of Directors of the Al Whittle Theatre / Acadia Cinema Co-op regrets to announce that our Honorary Director Al Whittle passed away on January 23 at age 91. We extend our condolences to his family and all those close to him. Al was the face of our theatre for decades and played a crucial role in enabling its transfer to our member-owned cooperative. There is a link to his obituary below.
We urge you to watch this short film from 2013, in which Al recalls his career as the theatre operator. https://alwhittletheatre.ca/who-s-al-whittle/.

Albert Ellsworth “Al” Whittle Obituary

Covid Restrictions

As of April 27, 2021, the theatre is NOT available to rent for audience-based events due to the province-wide lock down. As of June 2, 2021, the theatre is available for virtual events or private rehearsals.

After June 30, 2021, if the province reaches Phase 3 of the reopening guide, we hope that Covid 19 restrictions will allow the theatre to be open for socially distanced audiences for up to half our capacity. With social distancing in place, the current capacity is between 35-50 depending on the size of the bubbled groups attending an event. Masks are required in the theatre unless you are eating or drinking. Feel free to bring bottled water and snacks to the event you are attending, or stop at the Just Us counter and pick up your favorite coffee drink or cookie.

Please address any questions about theatre policies surrounding Covid 19 to manager@alwhittletheatre.ca . Hope that we see you at the theatre soon.