Piggery Theatre, Performing arts venue in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley, Canada.
Piggery Theatre is a performance venue with 246 seats housed in a rustic structure near Lake Massawippi in Quebec's Eastern Townships region. The space features an art gallery for local artists alongside its theater operations and sits within a forested setting.
The venue originated in 1964 as Townships Playhouse Guild and emerged from the conversion of an actual pig barn designed by architect Patrick Stoker. This transformation from agricultural building to cultural space marked the start of a lasting theater tradition in the region.
The venue presents performances in English and French, showcasing Canadian plays, concerts, and comedy acts that reflect the region's artistic life. The stage draws together artists and visitors interested in local creative production and seasonal performances.
The theater is located at 215 Chemin Simard and operates from mid-June through August during the summer season. Visitors should know that the season is time-limited and the location sits within a rural forest area.
The building was converted from an actual pig farm while retaining its original barn structure, becoming Quebec's oldest professional English-language theater. This unusual origin continues to shape the rustic character and distinctiveness of the place.
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