Orillia Opera House, Heritage opera house in Orillia, Canada.
The Orillia Opera House is an opera house in Canada with distinctive Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and an auditorium seating around 700 people. The building features modern performance facilities for concerts, theater productions, and various cultural events.
The building was constructed in 1895 and reconstructed in 1917 following a fire, after serving as a multifunctional building for the city. Originally it contained council chambers, a library, market stalls, and a jail area.
The venue has hosted notable artists like Glenn Gould and Oscar Peterson, playing an important role in the city's cultural life. Today it serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors come together to experience theater, music, and comedy performances.
The building is accessible for a range of performances including concerts, theater productions, and comedy shows throughout the year. Visitors should plan ahead since the event offerings change regularly.
The building served as a movie theater from the 1920s to 1950s and housed city council until 1997. Its conversion to a dedicated performance venue marked a turning point in its role as a cultural institution.
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