Our Mainstage Theatre seats 1102 on two levels. It is a wide theatre with no centre aisle. The aisles on the main level are located at the end of the rows. There is a safety bar on the first row balcony which may obstruct some patrons view. Also, the last row of our balcony has limited room. Please see Accessibility below for access information.
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Studio Theatre
Our studio theatre is a general admission theatre (first come, first seated). Theatre setup and seating varies based on the performance. Please ask our Box Office representative for seating details for your performance. The Studio Theatre is located in our main complex on the main level, next to the Art Gallery.
The Mack
The Mack is located on the corner of Grafton Street and University Avenue. The Theatre seats 200 and is cabaret style (tables and chairs). Seating in the theatre is reserved. Please note that most evening performances at the Mack are licensed to 19 years of age and over as alcohol is served.
Special Needs
Any patrons with special needs should discuss their needs with a Box Office Representative when booking their tickets.
Accessibility
Patrons who are in wheelchairs or have difficulty climbing stairs may use the elevator located beside the main Box Office Entrance on the corner of Queen and Grafton streets. This elevator will bring you to the lower foyer for access to the Box Office, the entrance to the theatre, The Showcase gift shop and Mavor’s Bistro and Bar. This elevator can also bring you to the Grafton Street Plaza to gain access to the upper theatre foyer, CCOA Art Gallery or Confederation Centre Library.
The building is also accessible through the Richmond Street entrance, where a lift brings you to the foyer level for access to the Administration Offices, Box Office, the entrance to the theatre, The Showcase and Mavor’s.
Access to the theatre for guests unable to climb stairs is gained by an elevator on Aisle 2 and does not access the balcony.
Hearing Devices
The theatre is equipped with an infra-red listening system. Receivers may be obtained from the Front of House staff on a first-come-first-served basis. A driver's license or credit card will be required as security.
Booster Seats
Booster seats are available from Front of House Staff before the performance. These are provided on a first-come-first-served basis.
Refreshments
Refreshments are available in the Lower Foyer during intermission. Water is the only beverage permitted in the theatre. Please note that many of our concession products may contain peanuts or peanut oil.