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Thousand Islands Playhouse

185 South St, Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Gananoque
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Theatres
Owner description: The most scenic theatre in Canada, the Thousand Islands Playhouse has two theatres on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, halfway between Toronto and...... more » Owner description: The most scenic theatre in Canada, the Thousand Islands Playhouse has two theatres on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, halfway between Toronto and Montreal, Canada. Featuring the longest decks in the region, The Springer Theatre is an intimate air conditioned vintage "canoe club" - and seats 360 with proscenium style seating. The Firehall Theatre is a heritage building with flexible seating open to innovative staging. « less
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Enjoyed the play. Liked being on the water front. Very glad they had a chauffered golf cart for my friend to get her up to the parking lot! More

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Leeds Cty ON
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Have always enjoyed the entertaining experience of the playhouse. Great view of the river too! More

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Pembroke Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

We happened to be in Gananoque when Billy Bishop was on at the Playhouse. What a treat! More

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Picton, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

It's a nice little theatre so you feel close to the actors. We saw "Forever Plaid" a few years ago & really enjoyed it. More

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Kingston, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Waterfront performance in a good setting, as good as any performance in the big city. More

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Kingston, Ontario
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

We took in a play last September here with some friends. The play was called HEROS and it was a 3 man comedy show. The actors were all very professional and did great performances. The playhouse is very unique, small and just a fine place to house these plays. All seats are good and because of the size, you feel... More

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Brockville
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Always a good show on during the summer. On the waterfront. More

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Beautiful Kingston Ontario
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

beautiful setting. top notch shows al summer The jewel of Gananoque More

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Kingston, Canada
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

My wife and I take in 2 or 3 productions a year. It is quaint, right on the waterfront, beautiful setting, and great productions every summer More

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Brockville, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

An old boat building structure turned into a profesional theatre with a balcony overlooking the St. Lawrence River. They present a good variety of challenging material and do it well. We try to see a few shows each summer/fall. More

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